Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Clayton, Georgia.
Summary
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA) is a USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 61 miles (straight line) from Asheville. The campground lists 19 overnight sites; it charges a nightly fee of $10, and it is listed as open year-round. RVs and trailers up to 30 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. The listing reports vault toilets.
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Open year-round”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻Toilets (vault or pit)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 ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑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 Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)
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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 19 sites it is the #71 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($10) is $5 below the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 36 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 77% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (30 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 19 of 19 sites; campfires allowed on 18 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~61 mi, Knoxville ~80 mi, Atlanta ~104 mi.
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsTrash collectionVault toiletsPets allowedTents
Nightly fee: $10, from the USDA Forest Service recreation page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Fee notes from Recreation.gov: All camping is by reservation only at Sarah's Creek Campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forks | 2.0 mi | 6.3 | USFS |
| Willis Knob Horse Trail | 2.1 mi | 13.3 | USFS |
| Rabun Bald | 2.6 mi | 2.6 | USFS |
| Willis Knob Camp | 3.0 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Bartram | 3.1 mi | 23.1 | USFS |
| Holcomb Creek Trail | 3.4 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Chattooga River Canoe Trail | 3.7 mi | 9.5 | USFS |
| 3 Forks Spur B | 3.8 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Darnell Creek Horse Trail | 3.8 mi | 2.9 | USFS |
| 3 Forks Spur A | 3.8 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Earls Ford Portage | 3.9 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Rocky Gap Horse Trail | 3.9 mi | 10.9 | USFS |
+ 9 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
23.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 23.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forks | 2.0 mi | 4.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Willis Knob Horse Trail | 2.1 mi | 13.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Willis Knob Camp | 3.0 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Holcomb Creek Trail | 3.4 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Willis Knob River Access Trail | 3.9 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Darnell Creek Horse Trail | 4.1 mi | 1.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Big Island Ford Trail | 4.4 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Chattooga River Trail | 4.8 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Bartram Nrt - Nantahala Rd | 4.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS |
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
BikingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingMountain BikingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Knob Horse Camp Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
3.1 | GA | $20–$30 | 8 | E 50A W | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 18 (73.2 mi) |
| Campground Private campground |
3.7 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (36.3 mi) |
| West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
3.7 | GA | $10 | 5 | — | 20 ft | yes | Reserve | 17 (62.9 mi) |
| Campground Private campground |
4.0 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 12 (36.6 mi) |
| Wilson Gap OpenStreetMap listing |
4.1 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 9 (36.6 mi) |
| Whetstone Horse Camp ↗ Open year-round Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
4.9 | SC | — | 18 | — | — | yes | Reserve | n/a |
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.