Established Camping
West Fork Campground (Clayton, Ga) — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
West Fork Campground is located near Clayton, Georgia, within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby creeks and trails. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and attractions like Tallulah Gorge State Park and Black Rock Mountain State Park are accessible for visitors.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Overview
Visitors to this 5-site developed campground marvel over the picturesque bird's eye view of the world renowed Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. Situated along the west fork of the river, this area offers isolation and adventure all in one. Visitors often comment they feel as though they've been swept back in time and are looking out onto the great frontier of the past when enjoying the area's treasure scenic views. Come explore and enjoy such adventures as camping, fishing, hiking, and canoeing!
Recreation
Enjoy your day on the west fork of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. Many opportunities are to be found around this beauiful longest free flowing river in the Southern States. Fishing is one of the favorites, you can spend your day on kayak or canoe, take a hike, or if you are not sure about going on the river without additional knowledge and skills you might even want to join one of the outfitter and guides companies that are permitted with the Forest Service to operate on the river. For more information on the companies approved on the river pleae Click here__
Facilities
Enjoy your day on the west fork of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. Many opportunities are to be found around this beauiful longest free flowing river in the Southern States. Fishing is one of the favorites, you can spend your day on kayak or canoe, take a hike, or if you are not sure about going on the river without additional knowledge and skills you might even want to join one of the outfitter and guides companies that are permitted with the Forest Service to operate on the river. For more information on the companies approved on the river pleae Click here__
Natural Features
West Fork Campground is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.
Nearby Attractions
Along with the beautiful Wild and Scenic River at the back door the area has many hiking trails nearby. Bartram trail, Chattooga River trail, 3-Forks Trail, and Holcomb Creek trail are all in the area, along with a host of waterfalls, and views abound. The state managed Warwoman Wildlife Management Area is just a few miles to the west and to the northwest of this campground is Rabun Bald the second highest peak in the State of Georgia at 4696' above sea level.
Charges & Cancellations
First Come, First Serve no reservations
Fee Info
All camping is by First Come, First Serve only. <strong>Payment is on site by cash, check, or credit card using the Scan and Pay App on your mobile device. </strong>Download the recreation.gov app prior to heading to your favorite site. Once you arrive and find your site you can scan the bar code at the site that will take you to recreation.gov web page for that site. No cell service, no worries. It will still get you in the system for the site and will charge your card once you are back in a service area.__
Location
West Fork Campground (Clayton, Ga) — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest is located in Georgia
Directions
From Clayton, Georgia drive on Warwoman Road (east bound towards South Carolina) for approximately 13.2 miles, turn left on Overflow Creek Road and the campground will be 1 mile up the road on the left.
Address
919 Overflow Creek Road
Clayton, GA 30525
Coordinates
34.948186 N
83.203811 W
Access
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 22 min from Greenville
- 1 hr 46 min from Asheville