Lake Conasauga Campground

About Lake Conasauga Campground

Overview The Lake Conasauga Recreation Area is a remote recreation area located within the Chattahoochee National Forest in northwest Georgia. Getting to Lake Conasauga involves a beautiful forested drive along 15 or more miles of graveled mountain roads through the Cohutta Mountains. Visitors may occasionally see bear, deer, and turkeys on their drive. Wildflowers can be found blooming from February through November in various parts of the mountains. Completed in 1940, Lake Conasauga was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) under the guidance of the U.S. Forest Service. Tucked between Grassy Mountain and Little Bald Mountain, the 17 acre lake sits at an elevation of 3,150 feet, making it the highest elevation lake in the State of Georgia. At this elevation, air temperatures at Lake Conasauga are usually 10-15 degrees cooler than the surrounding valleys, allowing for a comfortable camping experience even in the middle of summer. Outdoor activities at the Lake Conasauga Recreation Area include camping, hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, and swimming. Recreation A swimming and picnic area with a picnic shelter is located across the lake opposite the campground. A swimming dock is provided for visitors to take a swim in the cold natural spring waters of Lake Conasauga. There is no lifeguard on duty, so please swim at your own risk. Hiking trails include the Lake Loop Trail (1 mile loop), the Songbird Trail (2.8 mile loop), and the Tower Trail (4 miles round trip). A small boat launch provides boating access for canoes, kayaks, and small boats (electric motors only). Fishermen may catch bass, bream, and even an occasional catfish. A fishing dock is provided. The Lake Loop Trail provides various locations along the shoreline for fishermen to cast. A Georgia fishing license is required for those 16 and older. Facilities The Lake Conasauga Campground is a 30 site campground with two camping loops. The Lower Loop is located within view of the lake. The Upper Lo

How to Get There

From Atlanta: take I-75 N to I-575. I-575 turns into Hwy 515 and continue to Ellijay. From Ellijay, take GA Hwy 52 west for 5 miles to Gates Chapel Road on the right. Turn right and travel about 7 miles to end of pavement. Continue on dirt/gravel road (Forest Service Road #90) about 2 miles to stop sign. Turn right onto Forest Service Road #68. Continue 3-4 miles to T-intersection. Turn left to continue on Forest Service Road #68. Continue about 4-5 miles to entrance to Lake Conasauga Campground. From Chattanooga: take I-75 S to Exit #336 (Dalton/Rocky Face). Go right off exit ramp onto N. Dalton Bypass. Continue on N. Dalton Bypass about 5.5 miles to intersection with GA Hwy 76. Turn left on GA Hwy 76. Continue about 7 miles to Chatsworth and intersection with US Hwy 411. Turn left on US Hwy 411. See From Chatsworth directions for continuation. From Chatsworth: take US Hwy 411 N. 3 miles to Eton. Turn right on Old CCC Camp Road. After about 5 miles the pavement ends and you will be on a dirt/gravel road (Forest Service Road #18). Continue on for about 3-4 miles to fork. Take left fork, Forest Service Road #68. Continue on Forest Service Road #68 for about 5-6 miles to T-intersection. Turn left to continue on Forest Service Road #68. Continue about 4-5 miles to entrance to Lake Conasauga Campground.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to Lake Conasauga Campground

Heading to Lake Conasauga Campground? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)