NOONTOOTLA DISPERSED AREA

Open — Open year-round for dispersed camping on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or fees required.

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 1:08AM EDT until March 16 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

1:08 AM — 6:00 AM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 59 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA FANNIN GILMER PICKENS IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA BARTOW CHATTOOGA FLOYD GORDON MURRAY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLUE RIDGE, CALHOUN, CARTERSVILLE, CHATSWORTH, COHUTTA WILDERNESS, COLWELL, DIAL, ELLIJAY, EPWORTH, HEMP, HIGDON, JASPER, ROME, AND SUMMERVILLE.

Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 2:46PM EDT until March 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

March 15th, 2:46 PM — 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 11 PM Monday to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

About

Noontootla Dispersed Area encompasses multiple primitive camping sites along Forest Service Road 58, which follows Noontootla Creek through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Fannin County. Located about 20 miles south of Blue Ridge, this gravel forest road climbs through dense forest alongside a clear-running trout stream known for its cascades and small waterfalls. The dispersed camping sites are scattered along the road, with some of the most desirable spots positioned right on the creek. Several sites feature tent platforms, making setup easier on the sloped mountain terrain. This area is within the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area and attracts hikers, mountain bikers, and anglers. The road continues upward to Three Forks, where Stover, Chester, and Long Creeks converge to form Noontootla Creek. Yellow signs mark areas where camping is prohibited. As a dispersed camping area, visitors should expect no amenities and must practice Leave No Trace principles, including packing out all trash and using existing fire rings where available.

Directions

From Blue Ridge, take Aska Road east. Turn right on Newport Road, then left on Doublehead Gap Road. Continue about 0.8 miles to the intersection with FS Road 58 on the right. Turn onto the gravel FS Road 58 and continue into the forest. Campsites are scattered along the road following Noontootla Creek.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets No
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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