Pocket Picnic Shelter
The shelter is open and available for day-use reservations through Recreation.gov. When not reserved, the shelter is available first-come, first-served. This is a day-use facility only with no overnight camping.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 6:04PM EDT until July 1 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 430 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA CHEROKEE CLAYTON COBB DOUGLAS FAYETTE FULTON PICKENS IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA BARTOW CARROLL CHATTOOGA FLOYD GORDON HARALSON PAULDING POLK IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA COWETA HEARD MERIWETHER TROUP THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTA, BREMEN, CALHOUN, CARROLLTON, CARTERSVILLE, CEDARTOWN, DALLAS, DOUGLASVILLE, FRANKLIN, JASPER, MANCHESTER, MARIETTA, NEWNAN, PEACHTREE CITY, RIVERDALE, ROME, SUMMERVILLE, WEST POINT, 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.
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.
About
Pocket Picnic Shelter is a reservable day-use facility located in the Pocket Recreation Area of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in northwest Georgia. Nestled between Horn and Mill Mountains in the Ridge and Valley Province, the shelter provides a scenic setting for family gatherings, birthday parties, and group events for up to 75 people. The shelter includes picnic tables, grills, and accessible vault toilets. Drinking water is not available at the shelter itself but can be found at the adjacent Pocket Campground. Trail access is available to the 1.5-mile Pocket Interpretive Trail and 2.5-mile Pocket Loop Trail, both departing from the picnic area. A historic Civilian Conservation Corps spring box in the creek provides a cool spot during summer months. Note: This is a day-use picnic shelter only. For overnight camping, see the adjacent Pocket Campground. Alcohol and fireworks are prohibited. Cell service is extremely limited in the area.
Directions
From I-75, take Exit 320 (LaFayette/Resaca) and head west on Georgia State Route 136 for approximately 14 miles. Turn left onto Pocket Road and continue approximately 7 miles. The recreation area is on the left. The second driveway leads to the picnic shelter.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (706) 695-6736 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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