Established Camping
Willis Knob Horse Camp
Willis Knob Horse Camp is located near Lakemont, Georgia, within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with trails suitable for horseback riding. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Tallulah Gorge State Park and Lake Rabun.
Description
Overview
Located in the northern Georgia mountains, far from civilization, Willis Knob Horse Campground is one of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests most beloved horse-lover hideaways. The campground features equestrian camping, riding and hiking trails and fishing in the nearby Chattooga River.
Recreation
The 15-mile Willis Knob Trail in Georgia and 12.5 mile Rocky Gap Trail in South Carolina provide some of the most scenic horseback riding and hiking in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Winding across deeply dissected ridges, the trails descend into the vast Chattooga River. The 10.7-mile Chattooga River Trail and the 37-mile Bartram Trail are also accessible nearby and are for hiking only. Fishing is available in the Chattooga River.
Facilities
The campground provides single, double and group campsites for tent and RV camping. There are water and electric hookups at each of the horse campsites, along with tables, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. Sorry there is no dump station. The closest one is at Black Rock State Park in Mountain City, GA. Hitching highlines and a horse watering station are available. Campers are required to clean up after their horses using trailers provided on-site for manure only.
Natural Features
The horse camp is located in a heavily wooded area of the forest, amid deep canyons and near to the Georgia-South Carolina border.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (706) 754-6221.
Nearby Attractions
Chattooga River Wild and Scenic area is nearby
Location
Willis Knob Horse Camp is located in Georgia
Directions
From Clayton, Georgia, take Warwoman Road east for about 12 miles. Turn right on Willis Knob Road (Forest Service Road 157) and continue for 2 miles to the campground on the left. The physical address for the horse campground is 1922 Willis Knob Road, Clayton, GA 30525
Address
9975 HWY 441 SO
Lakemont, GA 30552
Coordinates
34.8994444 N
83.2225 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Blue Valley Camp
16 min away
Chattooga River Lodge and Campground
28 min away
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
