Jacks River Fields Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia.
Summary
Jacks River Fields Campground is a USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 46 miles (straight line) from Chattanooga. Expect 7 overnight sites, with a nightly fee of $5, and it is listed as open year-round. Sites are first-come, first-served only. The agency puts the elevation at about 2,700 ft.
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Year-round; Jan–Mar reachable only from Blue Ridge, GA (FS 64 closed west of the campground)”
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 Jacks River Fields 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 7 sites it is the #87 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($5) is $10 below the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 30 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- Pets allowed on 7 of 7 sites; campfires allowed on 7 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Chattanooga ~46 mi, Atlanta ~77 mi, Knoxville ~83 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowed
Nightly fee: $5, from the USDA Forest Service recreation page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Fee notes from Recreation.gov: This campground currently accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. Use the following steps to pay with a credit card: Download the Recreation.gov app and create an account prior to arrival. Once you have the Recreation.gov app and an account on your mobile device, no internet service is needed. Upon arrival, pick your campsite, then open your Recreation.gov app. Tap the Scan function within …
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork | 0.1 mi | 2.7 | USFS |
| Benton Mackaye | 0.4 mi | 15.0 | USFS |
| Pinhoti | 1.0 mi | 12.2 | USFS |
| Mountaintown Creek | 1.0 mi | 5.5 | USFS |
| East Cowpen | 2.8 mi | 2.8 | USFS |
| Rough Ridge | 3.2 mi | 3.1 | USFS |
| Bear Creek | 3.3 mi | 6.2 | USFS |
| Conasauga River | 3.5 mi | 2.4 | USFS |
| Jacks River | 3.9 mi | 3.5 | USFS |
| Panther Creek | 4.3 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Bear Creek Spur | 4.4 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Chestnut Lead | 4.5 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
+ 1 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
39.0 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 39.0 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Trail | 0.1 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Benton Mackaye | 0.4 mi | 15.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| South Fork | 0.5 mi | 2.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mountaintown Creek | 1.0 mi | 5.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Pinhoti Trail | 1.3 mi | 8.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Bear Creek | 3.3 mi | 5.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Bear Creek Spur | 3.8 mi | 1.7 | 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.
Activities listed
BackpackingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingMountain BikingOff Highway VehiclePhotographyPicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWildernessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Campground Open year-round United States Forest Service |
4.2 | GA | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 10 (48.9 mi) |
| Ball Field Group Camping Area OpenStreetMap listing |
6.6 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 21 (76.1 mi) |
| Mulberry Gap mountain bike getaway OpenStreetMap listing |
6.8 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 15 (54.3 mi) |
| Lake Conasauga Campground Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
7.4 | GA | $15 | 29 | W | 25 ft | yes | Reserve | 20 (63.0 mi) |
| Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
7.8 | GA | $8 | 6 | — | 25 ft | yes | First-come | 18 (54.5 mi) |
| Hickey Gap Forest Service Camping Area OpenStreetMap listing |
8.9 | GA | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 16 (55.8 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.