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Fort Mountain State Park Campground

56 Reviews

About

State Park

Fort Mountain State Park is a place of legends. Literally! Home to an mysterious, ancient, rock wall at the peak of a mountain, Fort Mountain’s associated legends include the construction of a Welsh military fort, a honeymoon destination for native newlyweds, and a relation to “moon-eyed people” of Cherokee folklore. Whatever the truth may be, there is no denying that this park’s unique features have made it one of the major draws within the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Located just a short scenic drive off of Highway 52 near the Cohuatta Wilderness, the campground at Fort Mountain State Park hosts 70 campsites for tents and RVs. Campers can bring their paddles to take advantage of all 17 acres of Fort Mountain Lake, or take part in the local rental program for easier travels.

While there is no need to leave the park to find adventure, many campers take a short drive east to a historic site featuring the Chief Vann House. This well-preserved structure was the first Cherokee brick residence and is often referred to as the “showplace” of the Cherokee Nation. Continue your travels to the peak of Fort Mountain where you can take a tour of a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Enjoy panoramic views and marvel at the legendary beauty of Fort Mountain State Park.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Poor
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Paul B.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 29, 2023

Mountain Camping

I gave my transmission a work out climbing up the mountain to get here. Site 49 was a beautiful lakefront site with the lake trail conveniently next to my site. W/E only, dumpsite outside the campground. Hiking trails accessible from the campground. Bears were active in the area. Lots to do nearby, but the surroundings were so beautiful, we really enjoyed just being in the campground.

Site49

Month of VisitNovember

Clesia W.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2022

Great Campground for the Summer!

We live within an hour of this state park and it is one of our "honey holes" when it comes to weekend warrior camping! The park being at 2850' in elevation makes it a great place during the hot summer months. There are 2 "loops" in the campground. One of the loops is located on the lake and the other is across the road. Each site has power and water, but no sewer hookups. There are really nice bathhouses located in each loop (there are 2 bathhouses in the loop on the lakeside). There are a lot of hiking trails as well as the lake where you can rent paddle boats, swim or fish. This campground also has some sites that can accommodate larger rigs.

Kevan R.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2022

Bears

Quiet park except on weekends - lots of day use patrons (excellent beach area). Site had an incline but it was good rv backing experience :). Bears were there but didnt see any. Lots of good hiking trails: history, panoramic views and a nice lake trail.

Site47

Month of VisitJuly