Sitting at the confluence of Hickory Creek and the Conasauga River within Chattahoochee National Forest, this free, hike-in backcountry site is managed by the US Forest Service and draws backpackers who want direct water access. The site runs large enough for group use, with multiple trails converging here to allow flexible routing in and out. Bugs can be heavy near the water, particularly in warmer months. Conasauga River Campground sits roughly a quarter mile away for campers who want a different setup in the same drainage.
Description
Hickory Creek and Conasauga River Trails share the same tread- way from the sharp left turn to where the fords start again at Little Rough Creek. The combined trail makes a flattened half loop away from, then back to, the river. The formerly farmed field now sup-ports an impressive stand of second-growth trees—hemlock, sweet-gum, white pine, and tall, straight yellow poplar. Christmas fern (also known as evergreen) is common beside the old wagon track. Before curling back to the river, the route passes beside an old, grassed-in beaver pond, still holding open water near the dam.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHickory Creek and Conasauga River Intersection Backcountry Campground is located in Georgia near Crandall
Public CampgroundCoordinates
34.89851051 N
84.62117067 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Phone Service
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 49 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 11 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 28 min from Rome, GA
- 2 hrs 2 min from Gainesville, GA
