Pocket Campground
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26 campsites
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Year-round
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Pets
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Get DirectionsQuick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
26 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Not Allowed
RV Friendly
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Campsite Fees
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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"Reviewers describe Pocket Campground as a great spot with natural features like a cold creek, on-site hiking, and scenic overlooks nearby. The lack of cell service is seen as a positive, offering a chance to fully disconnect and relax."
Best Time to Camp at Pocket Campground
Each season paints Pocket Campground in different hues. Spring carpets the forest floor with wildflowers that peek through the leaf litter, while summer brings families to wade and splash in the refreshing waters of Spring Branch. Come fall, the surrounding mountains ignite with crimson and gold, creating a photographer's paradise beneath the crisp Appalachian sky.
Spring (Mar-May)
Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.
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Summer (Jun-Aug)
Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.
Fall (Sep-Nov)
Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.
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About Pocket Campground
Tucked into a peaceful valley between Horn and Mill Mountains, Pocket Campground offers 26 forested sites where history whispers through the pines. This hidden gem in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest invites you to explore interpretive trails, wade in cool mountain streams, and cast a line in nearby Johns Creek—all within a landscape shaped by both nature and the hands of Depression-era workers.
Developed single-loop campground with 26 sites suitable for tent camping and for trailers up to 28 feet; sites include paved parking spurs and gravel tent pads.
Historical SignificanceWalk through Pocket Campground and you're treading on layers of Georgia mountain history. From the mid-1800s through the 1930s, the communities of Pocket and Zone thrived in this valley, their residents carving out lives among these ridges. Between 1938 and 1942, the sounds of axes and shovels rang out again as Civilian Conservation Corps Company 3435 established a work camp here, leaving behind stone foundations, carefully engineered drainage systems, retaining walls, and a spring box that still stands as testament to their craftsmanship. These remnants scattered throughout the area offer tangible connections to the young men who shaped this landscape during America's Great Depression.
Weather and SeasonsEach season paints Pocket Campground in different hues. Spring carpets the forest floor with wildflowers that peek through the leaf litter, while summer brings families to wade and splash in the refreshing waters of Spring Branch. Come fall, the surrounding mountains ignite with crimson and gold, creating a photographer's paradise beneath the crisp Appalachian sky.
ElevationPocket Campground nestles in a distinctive low-lying karst valley, a geological pocket carved by the slow dissolution of ancient limestone. Cradled between the protective arms of Horn and Mill Mountains within Georgia's Ridge and Valley Province, this natural basin creates a sheltered retreat where cooler air settles and unique ecosystems flourish.
Natural Features and SceneryThe landscape here tells the story of the Southern Appalachians in miniature. Horn and Mill Mountains curve around the campground in dramatic horseshoe ridges, their slopes cloaked in mixed pine and oak forests that rustle with wildlife. Spring Branch, a clear mountain creek, meanders through the heart of the recreation area, its gentle music a constant companion to campers. Beyond your tent, discover a small wildlife pond where deer come to drink at dawn, food plots that attract turkey and other game, and meadows that explode with wildflowers each spring. The autumn transformation is nothing short of spectacular, as the surrounding ridges become a tapestry of reds, oranges, and golds that seem to glow in the slanting afternoon light.
Geological RegionSituated in the Ridge and Valley Province of Northwest Georgia, Pocket Campground occupies a unique position within the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The distinctive horseshoe-shaped ridges of Horn and Mill Mountains exemplify the parallel ridge-and-valley topography that defines this ancient geological province, where folded and faulted rock layers have created one of the most visually striking landscapes in the eastern United States.
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Campsite details
Sites SizeCampsites vary in size and accommodate a range of camping types, from tents up to 28-foot travel trailers; sites have paved parking spurs and gravel tent pads.
Sites PrivacySites are located in a forested setting in a quiet campground.
Total Campsites26 campsites
Recommended CampsitesCampsites vary in size and accommodate tents up to 28-foot travel trailers. Each site includes a paved parking spur, a gravel tent pad, picnic table, lantern post, and a fire ring with grill.
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Site layoutOne main loop containing 26 campsites in a forested setting; roads to and within the campground are paved and described as easy to travel. Restroom with flush toilets is centrally located; no showers.
Reservation PlatformsPicnic shelter at the adjacent picnic area is described as reservable; no reservation platform for the campground is specified.
Amenities available
Potable water
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Cell phone service
Flush toilets
Vault toilets
Activities you can enjoy
Primary recreation includes camping and picnicking on-site, hiking on nearby interpretive and loop trails, and trout fishing in nearby Johns Creek. Additional opportunities include interpretive/historical features (CCC remnants) and wading at a spring box in the picnic area.
Hiking
Pocket Interpretive Trail (1.5 miles) with interpretive signs and the Pocket Loop Trail (2.5 miles) share some tread; trailheads are in the Pocket Picnic Area.Fishing
Trout fishing in Johns Creek (less than a mile from the campground); Georgia DNR fishing regulations apply.Wildlife viewing
Area supports deer, turkeys, numerous songbirds, amphibians and beavers; trails pass a small wildlife pond and wildlife food plots.Advertisement
Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
- Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring with a grill for campfires (no specific fire restrictions provided in the text).
Hazards
General hazardsCell phone service is very limited within the campground.
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Humidity: 56%
Wind: 10.8 mph
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Proximity to water featuresSpring Branch (a tributary to Johns Creek) meanders through the recreation area; Johns Creek is less than a mile away and provides trout fishing access.
HostA host site (host residence, not a store or office) is located at the entrance to the campground.
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Pocket Campground
Driving directionsFrom I-75, take exit 320 (LaFayette/Resaca) west on Georgia Highway 136 for approximately 14 miles. Turn left onto Pocket Road for approximately 7 miles. The recreation area will be on the left.
Accessible from I-75 via exit 320 (LaFayette/Resaca) and Georgia Highway 136; the roads leading to the Pocket Campground are paved and described as easy to travel.Reviews from booking and map sources
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23 reviews
Pocket Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers describe Pocket Campground as a great spot with natural features like a cold creek, on-site hiking, and scenic overlooks nearby. The lack of cell service is seen as a positive, offering a chance to fully disconnect and relax.
Review Summaries
Based on 23 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers highlight the day-use area with a cold creek as a standout feature, along with convenient on-site hiking opportunities and nearby scenic overlooks. The peaceful, unplugged atmosphere created...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
Be prepared for no cell service at the campsites and plan communications or navigation in advance. Take advantage of the creek for cooling off during the day and explore the on-site hiking trails and...
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Camper Quotes
"Great campground with a day use area with a cold creek, on-site hiking, and overlooks nearby."
"No cell service at all on the camp site which enabled a nice break."
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