Black Rock Mountain State Park
Open year-round with sites currently available. The park may close temporarily during icy winter weather due to the 3,640-foot elevation. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica up to 14 months in advance. Park gates open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 6:13AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following areas, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens, western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey, and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Northern Spartanburg, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Southern Greenville and Southern Spartanburg. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As a cold front associated with the remnants of Isaias moves through the area, periods of rain will continue. High rainfall rates will continue in short bursts this morning. Additional accumulations of generally 1 to 2 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. Rainfall tapers off behind the front, but runoff from previous rainfall will keep high water levels in portions of the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Perched on the eastern Continental Divide in Rabun County, Black Rock Mountain State Park is Georgia's highest state park at 3,640 feet. The campground sprawls across a forested mountain summit where gnarled oaks and rhododendron thickets create natural privacy between sites. The 44 standard campsites accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs with water and 30-amp electric hookups, while 12 walk-in tent sites offer a more secluded experience with bear boxes provided for food storage. Backcountry camping is available at four designated sites along the 7.2-mile James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail, requiring advance reservations. The park's 17-acre lake features a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier for bass, bream, catfish, and rainbow trout. Five scenic overlooks along the park road provide spectacular 80-mile vistas of the Southern Appalachians. The summit visitor center houses a gift shop and offers panoramic views. Comfort stations with restrooms and showers serve the campground, and a dump station is available for RVs. The park warns that access roads are steep and winding, so large RVs should exercise caution. At this elevation, winter ice can cause temporary closures.
Directions
From Clayton, GA, take US-441 north for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Black Rock Mountain Parkway and follow it 3 miles to the park entrance. The road is steep and winding with sharp switchbacks.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 - $255 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (706) 746-2141 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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