Lake Conasauga
This beautiful 19-acre spring-fed lake resting near Grassy Mountain is the highest lake in Georgia. Families will enjoy camping in this quiet, rustic setting which offers cool summertime temperatures. Whether hiking to the Songbird Management area or to Grassy Mountain tower, fishing, or swimming, you will revel in this area rich in plants, birds and wildlife. Note: cell service is limited due to remoteness.
Reservations
General Information
Mid-April (possibly later due to water leaks) - October 31
The America the Beautiful Interagency Passes are accepted here. The passes entitle the holder to a 50% discount on camping at one campsite. You must enter the pass number when making your reservations at Recreation.gov in order to receive the discount.
Campsites are for 1 family or 5 adults. Site must be occupied first night of stay. Maximum two vehicles per campsite. 14 day limit. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Boats with electric motors only. Only street-legal vehicles may be driven in the campground. Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Alcohol is prohibited in the entire Lake Conasauga Recreation Area. RV maximum length 24 feet. Site 28 is ADA compliant.
$15 a night per site.
Address: 3941 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone: 706-695-6736
Hours: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4:30. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Chatsworth, GA, take U.S. Highway 411 north 3 miles to Eton, GA. Turn right onto Old CCC Camp Road. After about 5 miles the pavement ends and travel continues on a dirt and gravel road (Forest Service Road 18). Continue for about 4 miles to a fork in the road; take the left fork, FSR 68. Continue on FSR 68 for about 6 miles to a T-intersection at Potato Patch Mountain. Turn left to continue on FSR 68 for another 4-5 miles to the entrance of the Lake Conasauga Recreation Area.
From Ellijay: from the town circle, take GA Highway 52 west for 5 miles to a right turn on Gates Chapel Road. Travel on Gates Chapel, which becomes dirt and gravel after about 7 miles (FSR 90) to a stop sign. Turn right onto FSR 68 and continue to the T-intersection at Potato Patch Mountain. Turn left to remain on FSR 68 for 4-5 miles to the entrance of the Lake Conasauga Recreation Area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Restrooms with sinks and flush toilets are available at Lake Conasauga campground.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
