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Typical walk in campsite at West Fork Campground
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West Fork Campground

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Open year-round. All campsites are reservation-only through Recreation.gov. Maximum 14-day stay within any 30-day period. No potable water available on site.

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Flood Watch issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

October 10th, 10:47 PM — 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Northeast Georgia, the following counties: Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North Carolina, the following counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Mitchell, Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In Upstate South Carolina, the following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg, and Oconee. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As the remnants of Isaias move northward into the lower Ohio Valley, periods of rain will continue. High rainfall rates will continue in short bursts through the overnight hours. By Sunday morning, total accumulations of generally 5 to 8 inches are expected along the southeast-facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, with 2 to 5 inches elsewhere in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 12:50AM EDT until October 11 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

12:50 AM — 3:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Habersham County in northeastern Georgia... Central Rabun County in northeastern Georgia... * WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1246 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall may result in minor flooding. - Rapid rises and minor flooding is expected on Tiger Creek, Panther Creek, and Hazel Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clayton, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Baldwin, Demorest, Mount Airy, Mountain City, Tiger, Sky Valley and Tallulah Falls. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Tooni Gap Road Closure

Forest Service Road 816/Tooni Gap Rd, will be closed to all vehicle traffic Monday, September 28th for road maintenance.  This closure will not affect hiking on the Benton MacKaye Trail from GA State Route 60 to the Toccoa Swinging Bridge.

About

West Fork Campground offers an intimate camping experience along the west fork of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River in the Chattahoochee National Forest. This small 5-site developed campground features walk-in tent sites only, requiring visitors to park in the main lot and carry gear to their campsites. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post, providing a comfortable base for exploring the surrounding wilderness. The campground sits at the doorstep of exceptional recreation opportunities. The Chattooga River is renowned as the longest free-flowing river in the Southern states, drawing anglers, kayakers, and canoeists. A valid Georgia fishing license with trout stamp is required for fishing. Nearby hiking trails include the Bartram Trail, Chattooga River Trail, Three Forks Trail, and Holcomb Creek Trail, along with numerous waterfalls. Rabun Bald, Georgia's second-highest peak at 4,696 feet, lies to the northwest. Facilities are basic with a toilet and bear-resistant trash bins located in the parking area. There is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM, and generators are limited to 4 hours per day between 6 AM and 10 PM.

Directions

From the intersection of US Highway 441 and Rickman Drive in Clayton, GA, head east on Rickman Drive for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Warwoman Road and continue 13.2 miles. Turn left onto Overflow Creek Road (Forest Service Road 86) and proceed 1.0 mile to the campground on the left.

Nearby Campgrounds

Willis Knob Horse Camp 3.5mi Long Bottom Ford Campground 3.6mi Sarah's Creek Campground 3.7mi BLUE VALLEY CAMP 4.6mi Whetstone Horse Camp 5.9mi Burrell's Ford Campground 5.1mi AMMONS BRANCH CAMP 6.1mi Cherry Hill Campground 6.6mi Oconee State Park Campground 7.9mi

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
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

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USFS Chattahoochee-Oconee NF - West Fork Campground

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Photos

Typical walk in campsite at West Fork Campground
West Fork of the Chattooga River
Information Kiosk with area information and a box with floating permits for the West Fork of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River.

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