Lk Conasauga Overflow Campground
Open for the season. Operates mid-March through December 31. First-come, first-served only. Forest Roads 68 and 17 close seasonally from early January through early March due to winter conditions.
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.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 12:55PM EDT until July 1 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.
Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 8:06PM EDT until June 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground is a small, primitive campground located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in northwest Georgia. Situated approximately one mile beyond the main Lake Conasauga Campground, it offers six non-reservable sites for tent camping and small trailers. The area sits at an elevation of 3,150 feet near Lake Conasauga, the highest elevation lake in Georgia. Each campsite is equipped with a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and parking spur. Amenities are minimal: a vault toilet and bear-proof trash cans serve the entire campground. Campers must bring their own water as none is available on-site. The campground provides direct access to the Songbird Trail. The drive to the campground requires navigating over 15 miles of steep, narrow, winding gravel roads (Forest Service Roads 18 and 68). Travel trailers over 25 feet are not recommended. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the Lake Conasauga Recreation Area. Payment of $8 per night can be made via the Recreation.gov app QR code scan, or cash/check at the self-service fee tube.
Directions
From Chatsworth, GA: Take US Highway 411 north to Eton, GA and turn right onto Old CCC Camp Road. After about 5 miles the pavement ends and becomes Forest Service Road 18. Continue for about 4 miles to a fork in the road and take the left fork onto FSR 68. Continue on FSR 68 for about 6 miles to a T-intersection at Potato Patch Mountain. Turn left to remain on FSR 68 and follow for 4-5 miles to the Lake Conasauga Recreation Area entrance. The overflow campground is approximately 1 mile past the main campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| 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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