Dockery Lake Campground
United States Forest Service campground (listed in OpenStreetMap), Georgia.
Summary
Dockery Lake Campground is about 68 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the United States Forest Service. It has 11 overnight sites, and it is open seasonally (about Mar to Dec). For riders, 4.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Appalachian Trail (1.3 mi away). Reported facilities include drinking water.
When it's open
Seasonal (approx Mar–Dec) Mar 17 – Dec 21
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Source: OpenStreetMap opening_hours tag. It says: “opening_hours=Mar 17-Dec 21 open” Opening and closing dates can shift with weather and staffing.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterListed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNo (per OpenStreetMap)
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when OpenStreetMap report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Dockery Lake Campground
Loads MapLibre with OpenFreeMap tiles only when you tap.
How it compares
- With 11 sites it is the #78 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 37 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Pets allowed on 1 of 11 sites.
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~68 mi, Chattanooga ~80 mi, Knoxville ~89 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTents
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dockery Lake | 0.1 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Lakeshore | 0.1 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Appalachian Trail | 1.3 mi | 14.4 | USFS |
| Jarrard Gap | 3.6 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Desoto Falls | 4.0 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Slaughter Creek | 4.2 mi | 2.4 | USFS |
| Lake Winfield Scott | 4.4 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Freeman | 4.4 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Woods Hole Shelter Spur | 4.5 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
4.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 4.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 1.3 mi | 1.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Burnett Creek Connector | 3.1 mi | 2.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cemetery Ridge | 4.5 mi | 0.6 | 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.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Creek Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
2.4 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 16 (40.7 mi) |
| Two Wheels of Suches Mar–Nov OpenStreetMap listing |
2.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (21.6 mi) |
| Jarrard Gap Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
3.6 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 17 (48.6 mi) |
| Desoto Falls Recreation Area Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
4.0 | GA | $20–$40 | 23 | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 18 (42.7 mi) |
| Lake Winfield Scott Campground Open year-round United States Forest Service |
4.1 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 18 (50.7 mi) |
| Turners Corner Campground Private Private RV park |
4.1 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 6 (10.0 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.