Lake Chatuge Campground
Open year-round for day use only. No camping facilities available at this site.
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 10:02PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Relative Humidities of 30 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday afternoon into the evening. Winds will be W at 3 to 8 mph. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 7:18PM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union, Towns, and White Counties. Concerns are primarily in the mountains and valleys of these counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
About
Lake Chatuge Recreation Area is a day-use only Forest Service site situated on the scenic shores of Lake Chatuge in Towns County, Georgia, near downtown Hiawassee. This free recreation area serves primarily as a lake access point, featuring a public boat ramp for motorized boats and a one-mile walking trail that winds through pine and hardwood forest along the lakeshore, offering picturesque views of the water and surrounding Appalachian Mountains. The site is managed by the Blue Ridge Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. It operates as a primitive day-use area with no amenities: there are no restrooms, no potable water, and no camping facilities. Visitors should plan accordingly and bring all necessary supplies. The area is ideal for day trips focused on boating, hiking, picnicking, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Chatuge. Group activities are not permitted at this location. Lake Chatuge itself is a man-made reservoir on the Hiawassee River, shared between Georgia and North Carolina, offering opportunities for various water-based recreation. For overnight camping, visitors should look to other nearby Forest Service campgrounds or private facilities in the Hiawassee area.
Directions
Lake Chatuge Campground is located near Hiawassee, Georgia, nestled among the North Georgia mountains. From Hiawassee, head towards the lake, and follow signs for the Lake Chatuge Recreation Area. The campground is a short drive and easily accessible by local roads.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Lake Chatuge Recreation Area |
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