Cooper Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Suches, Georgia.
Summary
Cooper Creek Campground is a USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 72 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. Expect 25 overnight sites, with nightly fees from $15 to $30, and it is listed as open year-round. RVs and trailers up to 10 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. The listing reports drinking water and vault toilets.
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Yearlong. Peak season (water on) Apr 1 – Oct 31; Nov 1 – Mar 31 non-peak, no water, half-price”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻Toilets (vault or pit)Listed
- 🚰Drinking waterListed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (2)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Cooper Creek Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 25 sites it is the #67 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($15) is equal to the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 37 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 4 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 100% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (10 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 25 of 25 sites; campfires allowed on 25 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~72 mi, Chattanooga ~73 mi, Knoxville ~83 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsVault toiletsWater spigotPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers25 accessible sites
Nightly fee: $15–$30, from the USDA Forest Service recreation page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Creek | 0.3 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
| Yellow Mountain | 0.4 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Mill Shoals Trail | 0.4 mi | 2.3 | USFS |
| Shope Gap | 1.7 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
| Duncan Ridge | 2.5 mi | 14.2 | USFS |
| Benton Mackaye | 3.5 mi | 5.7 | USFS |
| Toccoa Canoe Trail | 4.1 mi | 4.1 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
10.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.3 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 0.2 miExpert: 1.9 miUnrated: 8.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett Creek Trail | 3.2 mi | 1.9 | Black | OSM | |
| Benton Mackaye | 3.5 mi | 5.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Cemetery Ridge | 3.9 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Burnett Creek Connector | 4.1 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Cooper Creek Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 16.4 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Lodge & Campground Private campground |
2.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 7 (22.1 mi) |
| Deep Hole Recreation Area Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
4.0 | GA | $15 | 9 | — | 30 ft | yes | Reserve | 6 (43.0 mi) |
| Hawk Mountain (Base) Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
5.0 | GA | — | 10 | — | — | — | ? | 3 (41.3 mi) |
| Two Wheels of Suches Mar–Nov OpenStreetMap listing |
5.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (21.6 mi) |
| Frank Gross Campground Apr–Oct Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
5.9 | GA | $8 | 8 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 4 (44.5 mi) |
| Lake Winfield Scott Campground Open year-round United States Forest Service |
6.1 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 18 (50.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.