Reservations are available for Fern Cove, a hookup-equipped campground inside Black Rock Mountain State Park near Clayton, Georgia, running from mid-March through mid-December at $38 per night. The road up the mountain is steep, narrow, and hard on transmissions, and reviewers note that larger rigs have made the climb but smaller vehicles handle it more comfortably. Sites include electric, water, and sewer hookups alongside showers, toilets, and a dump station, though sites sit close enough together that normal conversations carry between neighbors. Cell service has been reported here despite the mountain elevation. Hikers have access to trails at multiple difficulty levels, and bears are present in the area. For other options in the region, see places to camp around Black Rock Mountain State Park. Check into the visitor center before heading out, as backcountry permits are required for sites along the trail system.
Description
The state park with the highest elevation in Georgia showcases some of the most outstanding scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Overlooks provide spectacular 80 mile vistas. Guests seeking an overnight experience can choose from a variety of overnight options including comfortable cottages or several different types of camping and backpacking options.
Black Rock Mountain has a steep grade.
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 706-746-2141 or 706-746-2818 (EMERGENCY LINE)
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFern Cove is located in Georgia near Rabun Gap
Directions
From Atlanta: Take I-85N to I-985N. Remain on 4 lane through Tallaulah Falls and on US 441N through Clayton. 3 miles N Of Clayton, in Mountain City, turn left onto Black Rock Mountain Parkway. Steep mountain road to the park. Highway conditions may be hazardous in winter months.
Address
3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway
Clayton, GA 30562
Coordinates
34.90812005 N
83.41027117 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/15/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
