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Wildcat 1

Wildcat 1 is located near Clarkesville, Georgia, and features a terrain of forests and creeks. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Chattahoochee National Forest and Tallulah Gorge State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring nature.

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National Forest

Following extensive work to repair road damage, the Chattooga River Ranger District reopened Wildcat Road, FS Road 26-1. The road has been cleared of the landslides. Both Wildcat campgrounds 1 & 2 have all amenities available. Camping fees are $10.00 per night, per site. Although the winding road leading to the campground is not RV friendly, the payoff of landing a night in this environment is pure delight. These developed campgrounds are buried deep in the North Georgia Mountains west of Lake Burton and along the headwaters of Wildcat Creek. The creek, seasonally stocked with rainbow trout, runs directly adjacent to the campsites and provides for an astounding setting, so be prepared to capture nature at its best, and bring your camera. On clear nights the stars appear to be just an arm’s reach away! Photo 1 Photo 2

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Location

Wildcat 1 is located in Georgia

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Directions

From Clayton, GA, take U.S. Rt. 76 west for 9.7 miles to State Rt. 197. Turn left onto Rt. 197 and go 5.1 miles to Wildcat Rd. (Forest Rt. 26). Turn right onto Wildcat Rd. and go 2.8 miles to campground.

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34.82800058 N
83.61900036 W

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Reviewed May. 6, 2024

Fantastic Drive-In/Hike-In!

I’ve stayed at this location plenty of times. Located on Dawnsonville’s WMA, there are plenty of sites to drive in to or walk in to, making it the perfect location for a quick, easy, yet remote getaway however you like to do it best!

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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020

Small Site Near Tray Mountain

When we visited the site in winter it was a solid basecamp with little frills or features. Not bad by any means, but also not terribly exciting or memorable. Our conditions weren’t ideal, but the site also didn’t entice exploration or adventure. If your looking to wheel or off-road it’s close to several rods and mountain paths. It’s also not far from Helen for hose looking to make day trips into town.

  • Review photo of Wildcat 1 by Ferd B., August 29, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018

primitive

this place was a great place for fishing, exploring and hiking, great place to back pack into and tent camp.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Wildcat 1 by Joshua G., October 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Wildcat 1 by Joshua G., October 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Wildcat 1 by Joshua G., October 2, 2018
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