Pocket Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia.
Summary
Pocket Campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is about 34 miles (straight line) from Chattanooga; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. The campground lists 26 overnight sites; it charges a nightly fee of $15. Within 5 miles there are 44.5 miles of trail open to bikes, the closest being Wheat (1.7 mi away). RVs and trailers up to 28 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov.
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 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 Pocket 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 26 sites it is the #66 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($15) is equal to the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 4 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 79% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (28 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 26 of 26 sites; campfires allowed on 26 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Chattanooga ~34 mi, Atlanta ~70 mi, Knoxville ~116 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Nightly fee: $15, from the USDA Forest Service recreation page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2.5 | USFS | |
| Pocket Trail Connector | 0.3 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Johns Mountain | 1.6 mi | 2.9 | USFS |
| Wheat Trail | 1.7 mi | 4.6 | USFS |
| Keown Falls | 1.9 mi | 1.3 | USFS |
| Pinhoti | 2.0 mi | 16.1 | USFS |
| East Armuchee Trail | 2.1 mi | 6.1 | USFS |
| Turkey Trail | 2.2 mi | 2.3 | USFS |
| Saddlehorn Trail | 2.4 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Loblolly Trail | 2.4 mi | 4.0 | USFS |
| Loblolly Spur Trail | 2.6 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Pinhoti Horse Alternative | 2.7 mi | 3.7 | USFS |
+ 4 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
44.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.5 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 44.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 1.7 mi | 4.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Pinhoti Trail | 2.0 mi | 15.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Pinhoti | 2.0 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| East Armuchee | 2.1 mi | 5.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Turkey | 2.2 mi | 2.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| FS 226C | 2.2 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Loblolly | 2.4 mi | 4.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Saddlehorn Trail | 2.4 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Pinhoti Horse Alternative | 2.7 mi | 2.8 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Old Spring Box Trail | 2.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Dry Creek | 2.8 mi | 3.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mount Joy | 3.0 mi | 3.0 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 3 more.
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 Pocket Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 18.9 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingObservation SiteOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park Campground Cabins James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park |
17.4 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 28 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 1 (10.7 mi) |
| WinShape Cabins OpenStreetMap listing |
19.4 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Fort Mountain State Park Campground Cabins Fort Mountain State Park |
24.3 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 84 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 4 (22.7 mi) |
| Battlefield Campground & RV Park Private campground |
24.4 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (6.9 mi) |
| Woodring Campground Carters Lake |
25.3 | GA | $18–$28 | 42 | E 50A W | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Woodring Branch Primitive Campground Open year-round Carters Lake |
25.6 | GA | $10 | 11 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
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.