Pocket Recreational Area

Closed — Closed for the winter. Reopens April 1, 2026. The campground operates April through October 31 and requires reservations through Recreation.gov.

About

The Pocket Recreation Area is a scenic campground located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in the ridges and valleys of northwest Georgia. The campground gets its name from its unique geography, sitting in a low-lying pocket surrounded by the steep ridges of Horn and Mill Mountains. This area was once the site of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp F-16. The campground operates seasonally from April through October and requires advance reservations exclusively through Recreation.gov. Sites accommodate RVs up to 28 feet in length and are designed for one family or up to five adults, with a maximum of two vehicles per site. Each site includes standard amenities, and potable water is available in the campground. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and stays are limited to 14 consecutive days. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the area year-round for day use, with vibrant mountain laurel blooms in spring and a brilliant mix of fall colors from the surrounding mixed hardwood forest. The recreation area provides access to day hiking trails and opportunities to explore the Ridge and Valley region of northwest Georgia. Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored, providing a 50% discount on camping fees.

Directions

From Atlanta, take I-75 north to Exit 320 (GA Hwy 136). Turn left off exit ramp and go west on GA Hwy 136 for 7 miles. At stop sign, turn right to stay on GA Hwy 136 and continue 7 miles to Pocket County Road. Turn left and continue 7 miles to the campground on the left.

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