Frank Gross Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Blairsville, Georgia.
Summary
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, Frank Gross Campground sits in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 67 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. It has 8 overnight sites and a nightly fee of $8, and it is open seasonally (about Apr to Oct). Mountain bikers get 9.4 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Appalachian Trail (2.5 mi away). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov.
When it's open
Seasonal (approx Apr–Oct) Apr 1 – Oct 31
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Open Apr 1 – Oct 31; closed Nov 1 – Mar 31” Opening and closing dates can shift with weather and staffing.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not 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 ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑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 Frank Gross 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 8 sites it is the #84 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($8) is $7 below the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 37 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 1 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 8 of 8 sites; campfires allowed on 8 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~67 mi, Chattanooga ~70 mi, Knoxville ~88 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: $8.00 per night(year round)
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Ridge | 1.9 mi | 10.2 | USFS |
| Benton Mackaye | 1.9 mi | 15.3 | USFS |
| Appalachian Trail | 2.5 mi | 10.2 | USFS |
| Toccoa Canoe Trail | 2.6 mi | 8.8 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
9.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.7 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Intermediate: 0.2 miUnrated: 9.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 2.5 mi | 8.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Benton MacKaye & Duncan Ridge Trail | 2.7 mi | 0.2 | Blue | OSM | |
| dirt bike trail | 3.0 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| ford | 3.1 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 Frank Gross Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 10.6 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
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFish HatcheryFish Viewing SiteFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingNon-motorized BoatingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWater AccessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Hole Recreation Area Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
2.7 | GA | $15 | 9 | — | 30 ft | yes | Reserve | 6 (43.0 mi) |
| Hawk Mountain (Base) Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
2.7 | GA | — | 10 | — | — | — | ? | 3 (41.3 mi) |
| Wildcat Lodge & Campground Private campground |
4.8 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 7 (22.1 mi) |
| Cooper Creek Campground Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
5.9 | GA | $15–$30 | 25 | — | 10 ft | yes | Reserve | 7 (31.9 mi) |
| Two Wheels of Suches Mar–Nov OpenStreetMap listing |
7.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (21.6 mi) |
| Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) Mar–Oct Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
7.8 | GA | $15 | 12 | — | 50 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.