Willis Knob Horse Camp
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Clayton, Georgia.
Summary
Willis Knob Horse Camp in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is about 61 miles (straight line) from Asheville; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. Expect 8 overnight sites (including 7 electric sites, 3 group sites and 8 equestrian sites), with nightly fees from $20 to $30, and it is listed as open year-round. Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 60 ft, with 50-amp electric hookups available. On-site you'll find drinking water, 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; reservations required”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterListed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧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 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 Willis Knob Horse Camp
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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 8 sites it is the #86 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($20) is $5 above the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 34 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 5 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 44% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (60 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (7 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 7 of 8 sites; campfires allowed on 7 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~61 mi, Knoxville ~83 mi, Atlanta ~104 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Drinking waterElectric hookupsFire ringsPicnic tablesTent padsWater hookupsPets allowed5 accessible sites
Nightly fee: $20–$30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Knob Camp | 0.0 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Willis Knob Horse Trail | 0.2 mi | 13.3 | USFS |
| Bartram | 0.6 mi | 12.6 | USFS |
| Chattooga River Canoe Trail | 0.9 mi | 14.2 | USFS |
| Willis Knob River Acces | 0.9 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Big Island Ford | 1.3 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Rocky Gap Horse Trail | 1.4 mi | 17.6 | USFS |
| Earls Ford Portage | 1.4 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Moss Mill Creek | 1.5 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Dicks Creek Falls | 2.5 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Bartram Chattooga Connector | 2.8 mi | 0.7 | USFS |
| Sandy Ford Portage | 2.9 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
+ 6 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
21.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 21.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Knob Camp | 0.0 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Willis Knob Horse Trail | 0.2 mi | 13.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Willis Knob River Access Trail | 0.9 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Big Island Ford Trail | 1.3 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Chattooga River Trail | 3.2 mi | 3.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| 3 Forks | 4.3 mi | 2.3 | 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 Willis Knob Horse Camp
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 14.6 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 17.1 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
BikingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Horse Camp ↗ Open year-round Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
2.4 | SC | — | 18 | — | — | yes | Reserve | n/a |
| Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA) Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
3.1 | GA | $10 | 19 | — | 30 ft | yes | Reserve | 21 (76.4 mi) |
| West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
3.5 | GA | $10 | 5 | — | 20 ft | yes | Reserve | 17 (62.9 mi) |
| Licklog Falls Campground ↗ Private campground |
5.6 | SC | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | n/a |
| Sandy Beach Campsite ↗ OpenStreetMap listing |
6.5 | SC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | n/a |
| Campground Private campground |
6.7 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 11 (36.3 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.