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The group campground is reservable through Recreation.gov. This is a single group site that accommodates larger parties. Reservations often fill months in advance for peak weekends.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:06AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

2:06 AM — 10:15 AM

* 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, Greater Oconee, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday 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 Isaias weakens and moves northward through the Mid-South early this morning, rain will become increasingly likely across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Periods of rain may begin over the watch area before daybreak, though rainfall rates will initially be light. Rainfall rates will increase during the day, and heavy rain is most likely this afternoon through early Sunday morning, particularly along the south and east facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, that is, near the southern border of North Carolina west of I-26, and in the sharp terrain from near Saluda to Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. A slow-moving band of heavy rain may move across northeast Georgia and the Upstate of South Carolina late this afternoon and this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:38AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

2:38 AM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including portable tents. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Tooni Gap Road Closure

Forest Service Road 816/Tooni Gap Rd, will be closed to all vehicle traffic Monday, September 28th for road maintenance.  This closure will not affect hiking on the Benton MacKaye Trail from GA State Route 60 to the Toccoa Swinging Bridge.

About

Nancytown Group Campground sits in the southeastern portion of the Chattahoochee National Forest in Habersham County, Georgia, adjacent to scenic Nancytown Lake. This dedicated group site is designed for larger gatherings such as family reunions, scout troops, or church groups, offering a covered stone shelter with a large picnic table, grill, and fireplace for communal meals and activities. The campground provides accessible vault toilets and a group cooking area. Vehicles up to 30 feet can be accommodated. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov, and the site is popular enough that campers often book months in advance for prime weekends. Recreation opportunities abound in the surrounding area. Nancytown Lake offers trout fishing and a short scenic trail circling the lake. Nearby, the 6.2-mile Ladyslipper Trail accommodates hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders, while the 2.7-mile Sourwood Trail leads to several waterfalls. Lake Russell Recreation Area is just half a mile down the road.

Directions

From Interstate 85 in Georgia, merge onto Interstate 985 via exit 113. I-985 becomes State Highways 441/365. Continue north for about 5 miles to Cornelia, then take the Clarkesville/Highway 197 exit and turn right. Turn right again at Dick's Hill Parkway. Continue approximately one mile and turn left onto Lake Russell Road. The group campground is located at 3034 Lake Russell Road, Mt. Airy, GA.

Amenities

Water —
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (706) 754-6221

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Entrance Sign
Nancytown Day Use
Shelter on the trail

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