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Deep Hole Recreation Area — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

Deep Hole Recreation Area in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest features forested terrain with access to the Toccoa River. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Appalachian Trail and Vogel State Park, offering additional outdoor activities for campers.

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USDA Forest Service

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Overview

Deep Hole Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground and Day Use Area located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Deep Hole offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, picnicking, and a lauch area for tubing and kayaking along the Toccoa River. Trout fishing is popular here in North Georgia so having a campsite such as Deep Hole adjacent to the Toccoa River is an amazing opportunity for avid fisherman. Nine campsites are neatly arranged in one loop and walking distance to the Toccoa River. Campsites 5 & 9 are directly next to the River. The climate here is fairly mild and generally offers all four seasons, so it's a wonderful place to relax and experience each of these throughout the year. North Georgia is a playground for wildlife watchers. We have an abundance of Deer, Turkey, Bear, and small Furbearers. There is a $5.00 Day Use Fee for those that only decide to fish, kayak, picnic, or tube down the Toccoa River. If you are camping, you are excluded from this fee. The Fee Tube at the Information Board is for Day Use Only. If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, please visit Deep Hole Recreation Area.__

Recreation

This campground is located along the banks of a big turn of the Toccoa River just north of Suches, GA. The primary attraction to this area would be the trout fishing and being able to float down the Toccoa River. The Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery is only 5.5 miles away and they stock this area with trout weekly during peak camping season. Coopers Creek and Rock Creek are within ten minutes of Deep Hole Recreation Area, which offers visitors more areas to trout fish and more camping opportunities in beautiful North Georgia.____Deep Hole is the beginning of the Toccoa River and is a Nationally Designated River Trail.

Facilities

This campground is located along the banks of a big turn of the Toccoa River just north of Suches, GA. The primary attraction to this area would be the trout fishing and being able to float down the Toccoa River. The Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery is only 5.5 miles away and they stock this area with trout weekly during peak camping season. Coopers Creek and Rock Creek are within ten minutes of Deep Hole Recreation Area, which offers visitors more areas to trout fish and more camping opportunities in beautiful North Georgia.____Deep Hole is the beginning of the Toccoa River and is a Nationally Designated River Trail.

Natural Features

Deep Hole Recreation Area is located within the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia and you can't ask for a better atmosphere for camping and floating down the Toccoa River. During the months of October, North Georgia's trees put on a vibrant show. Summer's dark greens change to brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows which makes the camping atmosphere amazing. Thousands of visitors make the trip annualy and we hope you will as well.____

Nearby Attractions

Blue Ridge, Georgia is a mountain town in northern Georgia within 20 minutes of Deep Hole Recreation Area. Exhibitions and shows at the Art Center and the Blue Ridge Community Theater highlight the work of the town___s thriving artistic community. Craft breweries and restaurants dot the downtown. Antique trains head to nearby mountain villages along the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Trails run through the Chattahoochee National Forest to Long Creek and Fall Branch waterfalls.__ Mercier Orchards is an attraction that you must visit. This is a family-owned and operated apple orchard now in its 4th generation. Started back in 1943 by Bill & Adele Mercier. Mercier Orchards is now celebrating over 75 years of fruitful harvest! The combination of their U-PICK events, Bakery & Market Cafe, Market Store, and now their Farm Winery makes them a great choice for a day trip by yourself or with the family! Spend the day experiencing what makes them unique! They're constantly improving products and the store will give you the best experience that they can possibly offer.__ They currently grow strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines, and apples! Be sure to check out their upcoming events to see what___s going on at the orchard!____ COOPER CREEK STORE IS WITHIN 5MINS FROM DEEP HOLE. THEY HAVE ALL YOUR CAMPING SUPPLY NEEDS. ONCE YOU REACH HWY 60 EXITING THE CAMPGROUND, TURN RIGHT AND IT'S ABOUT A HALF A MILE ON THE RIGHT.______ Check Out These Areas As Well:__ The Tennessee Overhill including the Ducktown Basin Museum, Ocoee Whitewater Center, Ocoee Scenic Byway, and Hiwassee Rail Adventures in Etowah. North Carolina - Harrah___s Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy and John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. Fort Mountain State Park ___ near Ellijay, GA Amicalola State Park ___ near Dawsonville & Blue Ridge , GA Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site ___ Dahlonega, GA North Georgia Wildlife Park & Zoo ___ Cleveland, GA Helen Alpine Village, Helen GA Brasstown Bald-Highest Point in Georgia Vogel State Park-Blairsvile, GA Blairsville Farmer___s Market

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Deep Hole Recreation Area — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest is located in Georgia

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Directions

From Blue Ridge, GA take US 515 north for 4 miles to GA Hwy. 60; turn right and go 2 miles to Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on GA Hwy. 60 for 14.8 miles and the campground will be on the right.__ From Dahlonega, GA take GA Hwy. 60 north for 27 miles and the campground will be on the left.

Address

27088 Morganton Hwy.
Suches, GA 30572

Coordinates

34.739723 N
84.140072 W

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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2021

Good place to camp

Good place to camp. Clean camp spaces and fire pits. Two cars per campsite. Easy access to the river. Great place for kayaking and fishing. Check out the local store for coffee and good biscuits.

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Month of VisitMay
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Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021

River was up!

Previously you did not have to reserve a spot here. Now you do. We signed up for 9 a couple months ago. Our friends got 8 because we thought they would be next to each other. It is not. 9 was spacious enough for us and them. 2 ~14ft campers. Sites 1 and 4 are somewhat together and 6,7 & 8 would be a great for a group. Reminder bring your own water there is no hook ups. Facilities are a pit toilet. No running water. The facilities were clean but still had that metallic smell. Site 5 was by itself like 9 which both back up to the river. There is a silted in kayak launch, overlook area to view the river and a small picnic area that was in need of a lawn mower. The Toccoa was up because of all the rain. We saw tubers and some kayaks go past. We got rained on but had plenty of awnings to get out of it.

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Reviewed Apr. 23, 2020

Great Site with Fishing

Great campsite with around 10 camping sites. You’re allowed two cars per site. There’s great access to the river for fishing and canoe/kayak out in that ends at the Sandy Bottoms Campground.

There are toilets, but no showers. We also couldn’t find running water access. We brought our own. Each site is $20 per night to be paid on the honor system. 80% of the fee goes to camp improvements.

The locals do tend to come down quite often and drive through. There will also be quite a few fishermen since there’s a stocking position just yards away from the campsites.

Be aware, it does seem like some local kids will come down to park and party on occasion late at night which can be a problem if you’re trying to sleep or enjoy a peaceful night.

Overall a great experience and well maintained campground.

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