ROCK CREEK DISPERSED AREA
Open year-round for dispersed camping unless a fire or road closure is in effect. No reservations needed. 14-day stay limit applies.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 2:00PM EDT until July 1 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 430 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 44 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL GEORGIA BUTTS IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA BARROW CHEROKEE CLAYTON COBB DAWSON DEKALB DOUGLAS FANNIN FAYETTE FORSYTH FULTON GILMER GWINNETT HALL HENRY LUMPKIN NEWTON PICKENS ROCKDALE UNION WALTON IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA BANKS JACKSON TOWNS WHITE IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA BARTOW CARROLL CATOOSA CHATTOOGA DADE FLOYD GORDON HARALSON MURRAY PAULDING POLK WALKER WHITFIELD IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA COWETA HEARD MERIWETHER SPALDING TROUP THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTA, BLAIRSVILLE, BLUE RIDGE, BREMEN, CALHOUN, CARROLLTON, CARTERSVILLE, CEDARTOWN, CHATSWORTH, CLEVELAND, COHUTTA WILDERNESS, COLWELL, COMMERCE, CONYERS, COVINGTON, CUMMING, DAHLONEGA, DALLAS, DALTON, DAWSONVILLE, DECATUR, DIAL, DOUGLASVILLE, ELLIJAY, EPWORTH, FORT OGLETHORPE, FRANKLIN, GAINESVILLE, GRIFFIN, HEMP, HIAWASSEE, HIGDON, HOMER, JACKSON, JASPER, LAFAYETTE, LAWRENCEVILLE, MANCHESTER, MARIETTA, MONROE, NEWNAN, PEACHTREE CITY, RIVERDALE, ROME, STOCKBRIDGE, SUMMERVILLE, TRENTON, WEST POINT, WINDER, AND WOODSTOCK.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 12:55PM EDT until July 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 12:55PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Rock Creek Dispersed Area provides backcountry camping opportunities along Rock Creek Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Located in Fannin County approximately two hours north of Atlanta, this primitive camping zone offers solitude in the Blue Ridge mountains with no developed amenities. Dispersed camping means finding your own campsite along forest roads; there are no designated sites, toilets, water, or trash facilities. The area follows Rock Creek, a quality trout stream with both wild and stocked populations. The nearby Frank Gross Campground sits on Rock Creek's banks for those seeking a developed option with reservations. Dispersed campers should bring all water and supplies, properly store food due to black bears, and completely extinguish all campfires before leaving. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days, after which campers must relocate at least one mile away for 30 days before returning to the same area. Leave No Trace principles are required.
Directions
From Blairsville, take Skeenah Gap Road south 7.8 miles. Turn left onto Highway 60 south for 3.4 miles, then turn right onto Rock Creek Road. Dispersed camping opportunities are found along the forest road.
Nearby Campgrounds
Location
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 |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (706) 745-6928 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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