Lake Conasauga Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia.
Summary
Lake Conasauga Campground is a USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 39 miles (straight line) from Chattanooga. Expect 29 overnight sites, with a nightly fee of $15. RVs and trailers up to 25 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. The agency puts the elevation at about 3,150 ft.
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
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧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 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 Lake Conasauga 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 29 sites it is the #62 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($15) is equal to the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 25 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 5 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 87% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (25 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 29 of 29 sites; campfires allowed on 29 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Chattanooga ~39 mi, Atlanta ~78 mi, Knoxville ~86 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Fee notes from the agency: Each campsite costs $15 per night.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Conasauga | 0.0 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Grassy Mtn Tower | 0.1 mi | 1.8 | USFS |
| Songbird | 0.4 mi | 1.3 | USFS |
| Tibbs Atv Trail | 0.5 mi | 4.1 | USFS |
| Windy Gap Bike | 0.7 mi | 4.0 | USFS |
| Emery Creek | 0.8 mi | 5.9 | USFS |
| Tear Britches | 0.8 mi | 3.1 | USFS |
| Milma Creek Atv | 1.3 mi | 3.3 | USFS |
| Chestnut Lead | 2.1 mi | 1.5 | USFS |
| Rocky Flats Atv Trail | 2.4 mi | 3.1 | USFS |
| Conasauga River | 2.5 mi | 9.8 | USFS |
| Hickory Creek | 2.6 mi | 5.4 | USFS |
+ 8 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
29.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 29.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tibbs | 0.4 mi | 4.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Windy Gap | 0.7 mi | 3.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Milma Creek Atv | 1.3 mi | 3.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Rocky Flats Atv Trail | 2.4 mi | 3.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Sumac Creek | 4.0 mi | 6.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Sumac Creek Spur | 4.2 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Bear Creek Spur | 4.3 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Bear Creek | 4.4 mi | 2.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Pinhoti Trail | 4.7 mi | 2.5 | 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 Lake Conasauga Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 23.6 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Woodring Campground (16.8 mi), Doll Mountain Campground (17.2 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BackpackingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingKayakingMountain BikingNon-motorized BoatingOff Highway VehiclePaddlingPicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveStar GazingSwimmingSwimming Site
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
0.6 | GA | $8 | 6 | — | 25 ft | yes | First-come | 18 (54.5 mi) |
| Ball Field Group Camping Area OpenStreetMap listing |
0.8 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 21 (76.1 mi) |
| Hickey Gap Forest Service Camping Area OpenStreetMap listing |
2.6 | GA | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 16 (55.8 mi) |
| Mulberry Gap mountain bike getaway OpenStreetMap listing |
4.8 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 15 (54.3 mi) |
| Bear Creek Campground Open year-round United States Forest Service |
6.1 | GA | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 10 (48.9 mi) |
| Jacks River Fields Campground Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
7.4 | GA | $5 | 7 | — | — | yes | First-come | 13 (56.8 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.