Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Clayton, Georgia.
Summary
Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA) in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is about 72 miles (straight line) from Asheville; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. It has 18 overnight sites and a nightly fee of $15, and it is open seasonally (about Mar to Oct). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 55 ft. The listing reports drinking water, food storage lockers and vault toilets.
When it's open
Seasonal (approx Mar–Oct) Mar 15 – Oct 31
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Page table still shows 2025 dates (03/15/2025 – 10/31/2025) but states the regular season is Mar 15 – Oct 31 each year” Opening and closing dates can shift with weather and staffing.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻Toilets (vault or pit)Listed
- 🚰Drinking waterListed
- ⚡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 lockersListed
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 Tate Branch 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 18 sites it is the #72 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 43 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 6 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 46% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (55 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 18 of 18 sites; campfires allowed on 18 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~72 mi, Knoxville ~72 mi, Atlanta ~96 mi.
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsFood storage lockersLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsTrash collectionVault toiletsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Nightly fee: $15, from the USDA Forest Service recreation page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Fee notes from Recreation.gov: All camping is by reservation only at recreation.gov
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman River | 1.3 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Appalachian Trail | 2.0 mi | 8.7 | USFS |
| Beech Creek | 2.9 mi | 6.0 | USFS |
| Anst - Tusquitee Rd | 3.7 mi | 3.1 | USFS |
| Bly Gap | 3.8 mi | 1.5 | USFS |
| Anst - Nantahala Rd | 3.9 mi | 5.6 | USFS |
| Deep Gap Branch | 4.0 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Beech Gap | 4.1 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Big Scaley | 4.4 mi | 0.7 | USFS |
| Timber Ridge | 4.5 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Big Indian Loop | 4.6 mi | 1.4 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
23.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 23.8 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman River | 1.3 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Appalachian Trail | 2.0 mi | 8.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Anst - Tusquitee Rd | 3.7 mi | 3.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Bly Gap | 3.8 mi | 1.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Anst - Nantahala Rd | 3.9 mi | 5.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Beech Gap | 4.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Big Scaley | 4.4 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Timber Ridge | 4.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Big Indian Loop | 4.6 mi | 1.4 | 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.
Dump stations near Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 14.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 17.1 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWater AccessWildernessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Bottoms Campground Private campground |
0.6 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 13 (35.5 mi) |
| Tallulah River Campground Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
2.0 | GA | $15 | 16 | — | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 3 (9.9 mi) |
| Low Gap Campground Mar–Dec Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
2.0 | GA | $12 | 13 | — | 26 ft | yes | Reserve | 3 (9.8 mi) |
| Nichols Campground Private campground |
2.5 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 2 (8.2 mi) |
| Sassafras Gap OpenStreetMap listing |
4.1 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 21 (60.5 mi) |
| Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground Private campground |
7.3 | NC | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 29 (84.7 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.