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West Fork Campground (Clayton, Ga)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

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14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Situated along the west fork of the river, this area offers isolation and adventure all in one. There are picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts at each site. West Fork Campground is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder.

max Stay

14 nights

max Concurrent Stay

2 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

There are picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts at each site. A toilet facility and bear resistant trash bins are available in the parking lot. These are walk-in only sites. You must park your vehicle in the main parking lot and walk to your campsite.

Natural Features

West Fork Campground is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.

Recreation

Enjoy your day on the west fork of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. Many opportunities are to be found around this beauiful longest free flowing river in the Southern States. Fishing is one of the favorites, you can spend your day on kayak or canoe, take a hike, or if you are not sure about going on the river without additional knowledge and skills you might even want to join one of the outfitter and guides companies that are permitted with the Forest Service to operate on the river. For more information on the companies approved on the river pleae Click here

Nearby Attractions

Along with the beautiful Wild and Scenic River at the back door the area has many hiking trails nearby. Bartram trail, Chattooga River trail, 3-Forks Trail, and Holcomb Creek trail are all in the area, along with a host of waterfalls, and views abound. The state managed Warwoman Wildlife Management Area is just a few miles to the west and to the northwest of this campground is Rabun Bald the second highest peak in the State of Georgia at 4696' above sea level.

Important notices

All camping is by First Come, First Serve only until May 1st, 2025. After May 1st, 2025 all camping will be reservation only. Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or via the Rec.Gov mobile app.
Camping or maintaining a campsite in develop and dispersed areas in excess of 14 days within any 30-day time period. After the camper(s) has accumulated 14 days within any 30-day time period, the camper(s) must leave that area/campground and move from Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest land before returning for another stay. 36 CFR Section 261.58(a).
No hunting within any developed campground, on or across any developed trail, or other developed recreation sites ont eh Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
No driving, unloading, or loading of any ATV, UTV, or Golf Carts allowed on or near all the campgrounds or on Overflow Road.

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Common questions

Is West Fork Campground (Clayton, Ga) available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book West Fork Campground (Clayton, Ga)?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.