West Fork Campground
Open — Open year-round by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period. No water or restrooms available on-site, campers must bring all water and supplies.
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Relative humidity values are on track to fall below 30 percent again this afternoon as winds pick up from the south. Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once started. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution as fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
About
West Fork Campground offers an intimate and isolated camping experience along the west fork of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. This small 5-site campground provides walk-in only sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post, creating a primitive yet comfortable base for exploring the surrounding wilderness. The campground's elevated position offers scenic views of the Chattooga River, one of the Southeast's premier wild rivers. Anglers can fish directly from camp or explore the river by kayak or canoe. Popular activities include day hiking on nearby trails such as the Bartram Trail, Chattooga River Trail, 3-Forks Trail, and Holcomb Creek Trail. The area features numerous waterfalls and the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area is just a few miles west. This is a true backcountry-style campground with minimal amenities. Visitors must pack in all gear from the parking area, bring their own drinking water, and be prepared for primitive conditions. The setting provides exceptional solitude and a connection to the wilderness that larger developed campgrounds cannot match. Rabun Bald, Georgia's second-highest peak at 4,696 feet, lies to the northwest for those seeking additional adventure.
Directions
From Clayton, Georgia, drive east on Warwoman Road for approximately 13.2 miles, turn left on Overflow Creek Road (Forest Service Road 86) and continue 1 mile to the campground on the left.
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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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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