Hickey Gap Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fees required. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 3:45PM EDT until July 1 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SVRFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central Gilmer County in north central Georgia... Murray County in northwestern Georgia... Eastern Whitfield County in northwestern Georgia... * Until 430 PM EDT. * At 345 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fort Mountain State Park, or 7 miles southeast of Chatsworth, moving west at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Dalton, Chatsworth, Eton, Crandall, Carters, Tails Creek, Sumac, Ramhurst, Tilton, Beaverdale, Dawnville, Fort Mountain State Park, and North Georgia Speedway.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 2:00PM EDT until July 1 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 430 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 44 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL GEORGIA BUTTS IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA BARROW CHEROKEE CLAYTON COBB DAWSON DEKALB DOUGLAS FANNIN FAYETTE FORSYTH FULTON GILMER GWINNETT HALL HENRY LUMPKIN NEWTON PICKENS ROCKDALE UNION WALTON IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA BANKS JACKSON TOWNS WHITE IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA BARTOW CARROLL CATOOSA CHATTOOGA DADE FLOYD GORDON HARALSON MURRAY PAULDING POLK WALKER WHITFIELD IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA COWETA HEARD MERIWETHER SPALDING TROUP THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTA, BLAIRSVILLE, BLUE RIDGE, BREMEN, CALHOUN, CARROLLTON, CARTERSVILLE, CEDARTOWN, CHATSWORTH, CLEVELAND, COHUTTA WILDERNESS, COLWELL, COMMERCE, CONYERS, COVINGTON, CUMMING, DAHLONEGA, DALLAS, DALTON, DAWSONVILLE, DECATUR, DIAL, DOUGLASVILLE, ELLIJAY, EPWORTH, FORT OGLETHORPE, FRANKLIN, GAINESVILLE, GRIFFIN, HEMP, HIAWASSEE, HIGDON, HOMER, JACKSON, JASPER, LAFAYETTE, LAWRENCEVILLE, MANCHESTER, MARIETTA, MONROE, NEWNAN, PEACHTREE CITY, RIVERDALE, ROME, STOCKBRIDGE, SUMMERVILLE, TRENTON, WEST POINT, WINDER, AND WOODSTOCK.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 1 at 12:55PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Bartow, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, and Whitfield Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Hickey Gap Campground is a rustic camping area nestled along the banks of Mill Creek, a clear mountain trout stream in northwest Georgia's Cohutta Wildlife Management Area. The campground takes its name from the Hickey family who once lived in this remote corner of Murray County, just east of the community of Crandall. This primitive Forest Service campground provides a genuine backcountry experience with minimal development. Campers should come prepared to be self-sufficient as there is no potable water available on site. Each site features a tent pad where tents must be placed, and standard campground amenities typical of developed USFS campgrounds in this forest. The location makes an excellent basecamp for exploring the surrounding Cohutta Wilderness and WMA. Mill Creek offers stream fishing opportunities, while nearby trails provide access to hiking and mountain biking. The campground enforces quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and prohibits alcohol. Sites are limited to two vehicles each, and the narrow forest road makes it unsuitable for large RVs or trailers over 24 feet.
Directions
From Chatsworth, GA: Travel north on Highway 411 for 6 miles, turn right on Grassy Street, continue to T intersection, turn right 100 feet, then turn left onto Mill Creek Road (Forest Service Road 630). Continue approximately 6.5 miles and turn right at the campground portal sign.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (706) 695-6736 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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