Georgia / Fannin County / Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area / Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Frank Gross Campground

Open — Closed for the season. Open April 1 through October 31 annually. Reservations available up to six months in advance through Recreation.gov.

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Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 4:03AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

4:03 AM — 8:00 PM

Default overview section * Affected Area...North Georgia including the following: Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union and Towns. * Timing...Noon to 8 PM Sunday * Winds...10 to 15 mph; with gusts to 20 to 25 mph. * Relative Humidity...Less than 25% * Temperatures...80 to 85 degrees * Impacts...With elevated winds, low relative humidities, and dry fuels, critical fire weather conditions are possible. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

About

Frank Gross Campground is a small U.S. Forest Service campground located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The campground features eight campsites arranged for privacy along Rock Creek within the Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area. Sites 2 and 5 are positioned directly beside the creek, offering prime access for anglers pursuing stocked and wild trout. The 5-mile drive to the campground along Rock Creek Road is scenic, following the creek and passing the Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery. The hatchery, located approximately a quarter-mile downstream, offers an informational visitor kiosk, outdoor raceway viewing, picnicking, and an Environmental Education Center. North Georgia's mild climate provides four distinct seasons, with particularly stunning fall foliage in October when summer greens transform into vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. The area is excellent for wildlife viewing, with abundant deer, turkey, bear, and small furbearers. Nearby hiking opportunities include the Benton MacKaye Trail approximately 4 miles north, which features a 260-foot suspension bridge over the Toccoa River, and the Appalachian Trail about 4 miles south. Other nearby Forest Service campgrounds include Cooper Creek, Mulky, and Deep Hole Recreation Area, all within 15 minutes.

Directions

From Blue Ridge, GA: Take US 515 north for 4 miles to GA Hwy 60, turn right and go 2 miles to Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on GA 60 south for 14.5 miles. Turn right on Rock Creek Rd (Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery Road) for 5.2 miles to campground. From Dahlonega, GA: Take GA Hwy 60 north for 26 miles, turn left on Forest Service Road 69 for 5.2 miles to campground.