Reservations are available at $12 per night for these backcountry sites at Fort Mountain State Park, where access involves rough terrain that campers should factor into trip planning. Backcountry site #4 sits about one mile from the stone wall parking lot via a downhill trail, making it more accessible than typical backcountry routes. The site is large, with multiple hammock trees and flat tent spots. A creek runs through it, though it does not flow year-round. Sites closer to the main park road can get vehicle and foot traffic noise, and T-Mobile users should expect no cell reception. Campers wanting a nearby base with full hookups can check out Fort Mountain State Park Campground as an alternative. These backcountry sites work best for hikers and hammock campers comfortable with variable water access and limited connectivity.
Description
A scenic drive on Hwy. 52 near the Cohutta Wilderness leads visitors to this mountain getaway. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia, winding through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, crossing streams and circling a pretty lake. Hikers can also explore a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and an ancient rock wall which stand on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious 855-foot-long wall is thought to have been built by early Indians as fortification against more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies.
During summer, visitors can cool off on a lakeside beach, while stables offer guided horseback rides and stall rental throughout the year. Park guests may stay overnight in fully equipped cottages, a campground or backpacking campsites.
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 706-422-1932 or 706-422-1934 (Alternate).
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.
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There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
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RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFort Mountain State Park Backcountry Campsites is located in Georgia near Chatsworth
Directions
From Atlanta: Take I-75 to exit 293 to Hwy 411 North to Chatsworth. Park is located 8 miles East of Chatsworth on Hwy 52.
Address
181 FORT MOUNTAIN PARK ROAD
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Coordinates
34.76024 N
84.7105 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/31/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/31/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/31/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
