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GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR CAMPGROUND, Hiawassee,
GA.
This campground is within walking distance to the famous Georgia Mountain Fair held each August and is just
yards down the road to the 2,900 seat Music Hall where top named artists appear. The Hall also hosts the Rhododendron Festival
each May and the Fall Music Festival each October.
Boating, water skiing, fishing and other lake activities
are extremely popular with Georgia Mountain Campground campers as the majority of the sites are on the shore line with water
almost at your picnic table. Boat launches are available. http://georgia-mountain-fair.com
BALD MOUNTAIN PARK CAMPGROUND, Hiawassee,
GA.
HIAWASSEE,
GA 30546 (706) 896-2274
HICKORY NUT COVE CAMPGROUNDS, Hiawassee, GA.
http://hickorynutcove.com
Nantahala National Forest offers us some of the most
beautiful Campgrounds.
Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area
This picturesque area is located on a pine-wooded peninsula surrounded by Chatuge Lake. It provides
three camping loops with 100 camping sites, a swimming beach with shower facilities, hiking trails, two picnic areas, and
a launching ramp for boating and fishing. The area is located between Hayesville and Shooting Creek off U.S. Highway 64. All
reservations are done through Reserve America. http://reserveamerica.com
Fires Creek
This area offers excellent trout fishing, picnicking,
hiking and camping opportunities. The 25-mile long Rim Trail follows the ridge around Fires Creek and provides scenic vistas
as it winds through several high elevation bards. Huskins Branch Hunter Camp and Bristol Fields offer primitive camping
opportunities (first come first serve) and Leatherwood Falls Picnic Area offers picnic sites near Leatherwood Falls and a
handicapped trail along Fires Creek. The area is located northwest of Hayesville off Forest Road 442.
Standing Indian Campground
The Nantahala River, which flows through the Standing Indian Basin (and through the Standing Indian
Campground), provides excellent trout-fishing opportunities. Along the river's upper route, varieties of salamanders, frogs,
turtles, and rare plants thrive in the area's bogs, swamps, and marshes. The hardwood forests create habitats for a range
of wildlife including bear, wild boar, white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, owls, and hawks. This campground was rated
as one of the best in the area.
In the 1920s, the Ritter Lumber Company began operating one of its main logging camps out of the basin
and removed most of the virgin timber by the early 1930s. Today, 11,944 acres are protected in North Carolina as the Southern
Nantahala Wilderness Area (additional acreage lies in Georgia). The beautifully landscaped Standing Indian Campground is on
the site of the former logging camp.
Nearby, the second-largest poplar in the United States survives. The John Waslik Memorial Poplar,
named after a former Wayah District ranger, was too large for the company's oxen to haul out, so it was left standing. The
giant tree is 25 feet in circumference and, until a storm blew its top off, was 125 feet tall.
Directions: To reach the Standing Indian Campground, take US 64 west
out of Franklin for approximately 9 miles. Take a left on Wallace Gap Road (sign will say "Old US 64") and follow it 1.5 miles
to FR 67. Turn right and go 1.5 miles to the entrance. Activities: Hiking, fishing. Facilities:
Standing Indian Campground: 84 campsites, picnic area, hiking trails. Hurricane Creek primitive camping for horses. Dates:
Wilderness area open year-round. Campground open Apr. 1–Nov. Fees: A fee is charged for campsites.
Closest town: Franklin, approximately 10 miles.
For more information: U.S. Forest Service, 90 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Phone (704)
524-4410
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There are quite a few Georgia State
Parks in this area that offer great camping adventures. Not only do you get a reasonable camping fee, you are also surrounded
by natures beauty.
Unicoi State Park
Nestled in the north Georgia mountains just two miles
from the Alpine village of Helen, Unicoi is one of Georgia's most beloved state parks. Throughout the year, the park offers
outstanding programs which focus on natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources. Groups can make advanced reservations
for specialized programs. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking and biking on scenic mountain trails, especially those leading
to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. Craft lovers should not miss the lodge gift shop specializing in hand-made quilts and local
pottery. Numerous picnic tables are located throughout the park. This park is only 30 minutes from Hiawassee, GA.
http://gastateparks.org/info/unicoi
Moccasin Creek State Park
Surrounded on three sides by Lake Burton, this park offers a diverse array of outdoors activities. The Lake Burton Fish
Hatchery is nearby and tours are available. Fishing in the lake is excellent, but the true attraction is for canoeing and
hiking. Camping is available year-round, however local conditions can make the road to the campground impassible. This one
is also just 30 minutes from Hiawassee, GA. http://gastateparks.org/info/moccasin
Vogel State Park
One of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks, Vogel is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee
National Forest. Driving from the south, visitors pass through Neel Gap, a beautiful mountain pass near Brasstown Bald, the
highest point in Georgia. Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling
blanket of red, yellow and gold leaves. Cottages, campsites and primitive backpacking sites provide a range of overnight accomodations.
This park is located outside of Blairsville, GA, a 30 minute drive from the Hiawassee area.http://gastateparks.org/info/vogel
Lake Seed-GA Power
Lake Seed, with its 13 miles of shoreline, has many recreational
opportunities to offer. This 240-acre lake features swimming, boating, fishing, and primitive camping at Seed Campground.
1,724.5 feet above sea level. This campground is about 45 minutes from Hiwassee, GA. This campground is one of the most beautiful
campgrounds in this area. Small quaint lake with boat houses and mountains. Campground has a toilet, but no showers. Call
the number below for information.
Crow Creek Rd off Burton Dam Rd
Lakemont,, Georgia 30552
Phone: (706) 782-4014
Toll-Free:
(888) GPCLAKE
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