Deep Hole Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Blairsville, Georgia.
Summary
Deep Hole Recreation Area is a USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 70 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. Expect 9 overnight sites, with a nightly fee of $15. RVs and trailers up to 30 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reported facilities include vault toilets.
When it's open
Season not listed
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻Toilets (vault or pit)Listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (1)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖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 Deep Hole Recreation Area
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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 9 sites it is the #81 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 35 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 5 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 77% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (30 ft).
- Pets allowed on 9 of 9 sites; campfires allowed on 9 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~70 mi, Chattanooga ~70 mi, Knoxville ~85 mi.
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsVault toiletsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Nightly fee: $15, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toccoa Canoe Trail | 0.1 mi | 9.9 | USFS |
| Duncan Ridge | 1.5 mi | 15.0 | USFS |
| Benton Mackaye | 1.5 mi | 14.9 | USFS |
| Cooper Creek | 4.0 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Yellow Mountain | 4.4 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Mill Shoals Trail | 4.4 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
0.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.4 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 0.3 miIntermediate: 0.2 miUnrated: 0.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton MacKaye & Duncan Ridge Trail | 1.6 mi | 0.2 | Blue | OSM | |
| dirt bike trail | 4.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| ford | 4.9 mi | 0.0 | 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 Deep Hole Recreation Area
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 13.2 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
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingKayakingOff Highway VehiclePaddlingPhotographyPicnickingRaftingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingTubingVisitor CenterWater AccessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Mountain (Base) Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
1.1 | GA | — | 10 | — | — | — | ? | 3 (41.3 mi) |
| Frank Gross Campground Apr–Oct Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
2.7 | GA | $8 | 8 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 4 (44.5 mi) |
| Cooper Creek Campground Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
4.0 | GA | $15–$30 | 25 | — | 10 ft | yes | Reserve | 7 (31.9 mi) |
| Wildcat Lodge & Campground Private campground |
4.4 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 7 (22.1 mi) |
| Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) Mar–Oct Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
6.5 | GA | $15 | 12 | — | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 12 (49.0 mi) |
| Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
6.5 | GA | $8 | 6 | — | 20 ft | yes | Reserve | 12 (49.0 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.