Chattahoochee National Forest's Wildcat 1 sits near Wildcat Creek in the mountains of northeast Georgia, managed by the US Forest Service and open year-round. Drive-in and walk-in sites give campers some flexibility in how they set up. Anglers and hikers tend to get the most out of the site, with creek access and trail connections nearby. Wildcat Creek Campground #2 Upper is half a mile northwest for those who want to compare options in the same drainage. The campground functions well as a base for day trips, including into the town of Helen, and suits campers who prioritize access over amenities.
Description
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWildcat 1 is located in Georgia near Sautee Nacoochee
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.
Coordinates
34.82800058 N
83.61900036 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
