West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA)
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Clayton, Georgia.
Summary
West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) is a USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 58 miles (straight line) from Asheville. It has 5 overnight sites (including 5 tent-only sites) and a nightly fee of $10, and it is listed as open year-round. RVs and trailers up to 20 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. On-site you'll find vault toilets, according to the source data.
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Open year-round; reservation only since Jan 1, 2025”
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 West Fork 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 5 sites it is the #91 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.
- 95% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (20 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 5 of 5 sites; campfires allowed on 5 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~58 mi, Knoxville ~81 mi, Atlanta ~107 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsTrash collectionPets allowedTents
Nightly fee: $10, from the USDA Forest Service recreation page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Fee notes from Recreation.gov: Effective May 1st, 2025 West Fork Campground will be available by reservation only. Reservations and payment must be made online at recreation.gov or the Rec.Gov App. Download the recreation.gov app prior to heading to your favorite site.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forks | 1.1 mi | 6.3 | USFS |
| 3 Forks Spur B | 1.3 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| 3 Forks Spur A | 1.3 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Willis Knob Horse Trail | 1.4 mi | 13.3 | USFS |
| Chattooga River Canoe Trail | 2.8 mi | 7.3 | USFS |
| Bartram | 2.8 mi | 7.3 | USFS |
| Chattooga Hiking Trail | 3.0 mi | 8.9 | USFS |
| Willis Knob Camp | 3.4 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Rocky Gap Horse Trail | 3.5 mi | 6.9 | USFS |
| Big Island Ford | 3.5 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Rabun Bald | 3.8 mi | 2.1 | USFS |
| Holcomb Creek Trail | 4.1 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
+ 5 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
21.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 21.8 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forks | 1.1 mi | 4.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Willis Knob Horse Trail | 1.5 mi | 13.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Willis Knob Camp | 3.4 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Big Island Ford Trail | 3.5 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Holcomb Creek Trail | 4.1 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Willis Knob River Access Trail | 4.3 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Secret Falls | 4.6 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Glade Trail | 4.9 mi | 0.1 | 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 RidingHuntingKayakingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesRiver TripsScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWater AccessWildlife 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 |
3.5 | GA | $20–$30 | 8 | E 50A W | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 18 (73.2 mi) |
| Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA) Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
3.7 | GA | $10 | 19 | — | 30 ft | yes | Reserve | 21 (76.4 mi) |
| Licklog Falls Campground ↗ Private campground |
4.4 | SC | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | n/a |
| Sandy Beach Campsite ↗ OpenStreetMap listing |
4.7 | SC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | n/a |
| Burrells Ford Campground ↗ Private campground |
5.0 | SC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | n/a |
| Space for a single tent ↗ OpenStreetMap listing |
5.7 | SC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 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.