Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia.
Summary
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground sits in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 39 miles (straight line) from Chattanooga. The campground lists 6 overnight sites; it charges a nightly fee of $8. RVs and trailers up to 25 ft can fit, and sites are first-come, first-served only. 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 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 Lake Conasauga Overflow 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 6 sites it is the #88 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 25 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 1 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 6 of 6 sites; campfires allowed on 6 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Chattanooga ~39 mi, Atlanta ~78 mi, Knoxville ~87 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Nightly fee: $8, 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 and tap the Scan function within …
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songbird | 0.0 mi | 1.3 | USFS |
| Windy Gap Bike | 0.3 mi | 4.0 | USFS |
| Lake Conasauga | 0.4 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Tibbs Atv Trail | 0.5 mi | 4.1 | USFS |
| Grassy Mtn Tower | 0.5 mi | 1.8 | USFS |
| Milma Creek Atv | 0.9 mi | 3.3 | USFS |
| Emery Creek | 1.3 mi | 5.9 | USFS |
| Tear Britches | 1.3 mi | 3.1 | USFS |
| Rocky Flats Atv Trail | 2.1 mi | 3.1 | USFS |
| Chestnut Lead | 2.5 mi | 1.5 | USFS |
| Conasauga River | 3.0 mi | 8.6 | USFS |
| Hickory Creek | 3.1 mi | 4.9 | USFS |
+ 6 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
26.0 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 26.0 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Gap | 0.3 mi | 3.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Tibbs | 0.5 mi | 4.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Milma Creek Atv | 0.9 mi | 3.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Rocky Flats Atv Trail | 2.1 mi | 3.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Sumac Creek | 4.2 mi | 6.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Sumac Creek Spur | 4.3 mi | 1.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Bear Creek Spur | 4.5 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Bear Creek | 4.7 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Pinhoti Trail | 4.8 mi | 0.9 | 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 Overflow Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 23.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Woodring Campground (16.5 mi), Doll Mountain Campground (16.9 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
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingOff Highway VehiclePhotographyPicnickingRecreational VehiclesStar GazingSwimmingVisitor CenterWildernessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Conasauga Campground Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
0.6 | GA | $15 | 29 | W | 25 ft | yes | Reserve | 20 (63.0 mi) |
| Ball Field Group Camping Area OpenStreetMap listing |
1.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 21 (76.1 mi) |
| Hickey Gap Forest Service Camping Area OpenStreetMap listing |
2.8 | GA | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 16 (55.8 mi) |
| Mulberry Gap mountain bike getaway OpenStreetMap listing |
4.7 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 15 (54.3 mi) |
| Bear Creek Campground Open year-round United States Forest Service |
6.3 | GA | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 10 (48.9 mi) |
| Fort Mountain State Park Campground Cabins Fort Mountain State Park |
7.7 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 84 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 4 (22.7 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.