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Price
$12/night
Booking
Reservable
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13 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Trout anglers and fall hikers get the most out of this place. Creek fishing is right at your site, peak foliage hits hard in October at this elevation, and Dukes Creek Falls, Ravens Cliff, and two AT entry points are all close. Small camp means it stays quiet.
No showers and a single vault toilet across the bridge is the full sanitation setup. The hand pump is seasonal, so confirm water availability outside spring and fall. No hookups, no dump station, no cell or wifi, and Helen is the only supply run.
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Low Gap Campground is located within the Chattahoochee National Forest and veiled by the Mark Trail Wilderness. It is a 13-site developed campground in the Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area. Named for Low Gap Creek that flows through the campground, this creek is stocked with trout weekly from April to July by the Georgia DNR. Each site has a picnic table, a fire ring, and a lantern post. There are 3 areas in the campground with bear resistant trash bins. One chemical vault toilet is located across the bridge at the back of the campground. Drinking water from a fresh well is located at the back of the campground with a seasonal hand pump. The campground is a few miles from Helen, Georgia. Nearby recreation includes the National Scenic Appalachian Trail and Brasstown Bald, the highest mountain peak in Georgia at 4784 feet above sea level. Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm and check-out time is 12:01 pm. The maximum stay is 14 days within any 30-day period, after which campers must leave Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest land before returning.
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Located within the Chattahoochee National Forest and veiled by the Mark Trail Wilderness. This 13-site developed campground is as close as it gets to a dispersed camping experience with amenities. This clandestine campground is best known for its plethora of opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and simply basking in the light of the natural world. Low Gap Campground is located only a few miles from Georgia's much-loved vacation destination, the alpine village of Helen. A trip to this campground is sure to make memories, be sure to pack a camera and take some home with you.
The area is host to some of the most scenic views. Or you can take a drive along FS 44 Road (Upper Chattahoochee River Road) and see some waterfalls that are along the roadway and or others a short walk in nearby areas. If hiking is in your plans the National Scenic Appalachian Trail has two main entry points near the area. Other favorite nearby hiking areas are Ravens Cliff Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, and Anna Ruby Falls. All are only a short drive from this campground. If you like wetting fishing lines there is fishing is available in the campground, and along the nearby Chattahoochee River, whose headwaters are in the Mark Trail Wilderness. Be sure you are following the state fishing licensing regulations. Drive into "Alpine" Helen try tubing and swimming on the river, or explore the unique shops and restaurants of Georgia's own Bavarian village.
Each site has a picnic table, a fire ring, and a lantern post. There are 3 areas in the campground with bear resistant trash bins. There is one chemical vault toilet located across the bridge at the back of the campground. Drinking water from our fresh well is located at the back of the campground and has a seasonal hand pump to draw out the water.
Low Gap Campground is located in the Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Named for Low Gap Creek that flows through the campground, this creek is stocked with trout weekly from April to July by the Georgia DNR. 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.
The alpine village of Helen, Georgia is located a few miles south of the campground where there are a host of water and non-water activities for all to enjoy. Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, and Ravens Cliff are all a short distance away for those who love to hike. Other nearby recreation activities include the National Scenic Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and over the gap is Brasstown Bald the highest mountain peak in Georgia rising to 4784 feet above sea level.
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<p>From Helen, Georgia go North on Hwy 75 North, turn left on 75 Alt cross the bridge, and make the immediate right turn onto Poplar Stump/Upper Chattahoochee River Road. Continue on this road for approximately 4.5 miles and the campground is straight ahead. </p>
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the most striking reward — prime leaf color at Low Gap’s 2,000-ft elevation, cool, stable weather, and excellent trail and stream conditions for hiking and trout fishing. Expect daytime highs roughly 50–65°F and crisp nights around 30–45°F, which makes mornings perfect for fishing the stocked creek and afternoons ideal for long ridge hikes. Crowds rise on peak leaf weekends (especially in October), but overall the small 13-site campground still feels intimate and woodsy compared with Peak months: October, September, May, June
Prime leaf color at ~2,000 ft; reviewers note mid-October as peak and excellent conditions.
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13-site developed campground with individual sites that include a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. Drinking water is available from a fresh well with a seasonal hand pump located at the back of the campground; there are three areas with bear-resistant trash bins.
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