Jacks River Fields Campground

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49 reviews
Jacks River Fields Campground

Quick Facts

2,700 ft

Price

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Booking

First-Come

Sites

7 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Jacks River Fields Campground
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Campsite Fees
This campground is first-come, first-served only. Visitors must physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site; payment on-site via...
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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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What Campers Say

4.62

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"Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Jacks River Fields, describing it as a peaceful, beautiful, primitive campground tucked deep in the mountains. They highlight the creeks/rivers, open fields, horse facilities, and well‑maintained basic amenities, with several calling it a “hidden paradise” and even their favorite campground."

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Best Time to Camp at Jacks River Fields Campground

Each season paints the campground in different hues: spring through fall brings waves of wildflowers carpeting the forest floor in brilliant color, while autumn transforms the surrounding hardwoods into a tapestry of gold and crimson. Fall also marks hunting season in the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area, continuing a tradition that stretches back generations in these mountains.

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Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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 Jacks River Fields Campground

    Tucked into a quiet hollow where the South Fork of the Jacks River whispers through ancient hemlocks and rhododendron, Jacks River Fields offers seven intimate, equestrian-friendly campsites at 2,700 feet in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. This first-come, first-served gem on the Conasauga Ranger District welcomes adventurers who claim their spot upon arrival through Recreation.gov's QR code or the traditional fee box—a perfect basecamp for those seeking solitude in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
    The campground accommodates horses and mules and provides equestrian facilities (horse trailer day-use parking, corrals, and hitching posts). Tent camping is explicitly provided via tent pads at each site.
    Historical SignificanceThese quiet woods once echoed with the voices of the Upper Jacks River Community, a thriving mountain settlement from the late 1800s through the early 1900s. Families gathered at the church, ground their corn at what may have been a grist mill, and built lives in this remote valley. One homestead later became a federal game warden station, serving as an outpost for protecting the newly established national forest. Though the buildings have long since returned to the earth, their stories linger in the landscape.
    Weather and SeasonsEach season paints the campground in different hues: spring through fall brings waves of wildflowers carpeting the forest floor in brilliant color, while autumn transforms the surrounding hardwoods into a tapestry of gold and crimson. Fall also marks hunting season in the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area, continuing a tradition that stretches back generations in these mountains.
    ElevationPerched at 2,700 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the campground enjoys the cool mountain air and moderate temperatures that come with elevation.
    Natural Features and SceneryThe South Fork of the Jacks River carves through this intimate hollow, its waters providing a constant soundtrack to your stay. Towering hemlocks stand sentinel alongside mixed hardwoods and dense rhododendron thickets that create natural privacy between sites. Wildflowers emerge in spectacular succession from spring's first blooms through autumn's last asters. Black bears amble through on ancient pathways, white-tailed deer browse at dawn and dusk, and wild turkeys announce the morning with their distinctive calls—a reminder that you're camping in their home.
    Geological RegionNestled within the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia on the Conasauga Ranger District, part of the vast Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest system that protects some of the Southeast's most rugged wilderness.
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    Campsite details

    Sites SizeSeven sites; tent pads and parking spurs at each campsite.
    Sites PrivacyQuiet camping experience deep in the mountains, surrounded by mixed hardwoods, hemlock, and rhododendron.
    Total Campsites7 campsites
    Recommended CampsitesEach campsite includes a tent pad, parking spur, picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. There is no running water, no electricity, and no dumping station; a vault toilet is provided. Horse trailer day-use parking, corrals, and hitching posts are located at the back of the recreation area. Bear-proof trash cans are centrally located in the campground.

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    Reservable
    Reservations are not allowed

    Site layoutIndividual sites with tent pads and parking spurs; picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts at each site; central bear-proof trash cans; vault toilet; horse trailer day-use parking, corrals, and hitching posts at the back of the recreation area.
    Reservation PlatformsRecreation.gov mobile app (used for on-site payment via QR code); fee deposit box (cash/check)
    Walk-in AvailabilityYes — first-come, first-served; visitors must purchase and claim sites on arrival

    Amenities available

    Fire rings
    Picnic tables
    Vault toilets

    Activities you can enjoy

    Multi-use recreation adjacent to the South Fork Trail including hiking, biking, and horseback riding; access to arduous backpacking in the nearby Cohutta Wilderness. The area offers wildlife viewing, birding (notably neotropical migrants in spring), wildflower viewing, and hunting within the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area.
    Hiking
    Campground is adjacent to the South Fork Trail (approx. 1/8 mile away), a multi-use trail; Cohutta Wilderness nearby provides arduous overnight backpacking routes along the Jacks and Conasauga Rivers.
    Biking
    South Fork Trail is multi-use and open to bicycles; the trail meanders through fields and hardwood forests along the South Fork of the Jacks River and includes one river ford near the north end.
    Wildlife viewing
    Wildlife includes bear, deer, and wild turkey; spring and summer songbirds and neotropical migrant birds are common. The area also offers abundant wildflower viewing and diverse forest fauna.
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    Campground rules

    • Pets are not allowed
    • Fire rings are provided at each campsite. No additional fire restriction details provided in source material.

    Hazards

    General hazardsPresence of wildlife including black bear; hunting activity occurs in the surrounding Wildlife Management Area (seasonal). The South Fork Trail includes a river ford near the north end. Some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

    Weather at Jacks River Fields Campground

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    Humidity: 85%
    Wind: 16 mph
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    Good to know

    Trash and recyclingBear-proof trash cans centrally located in the campground.
    Proximity to water featuresLocated along the South Fork of the Jacks River; river flows alongside the campground.
    HostUnstaffed; for general information call main office

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    4.6
    49 reviews
    Top-Rated
    Top-Rated
    Jacks River Fields Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Jacks River Fields, describing it as a peaceful, beautiful, primitive campground tucked deep in the mountains. They highlight the creeks/rivers, open fields, horse facilities, and well‑maintained basic amenities, with several calling it a “hidden paradise” and even their favorite campground.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 49 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Campers love the scenic mountain setting with clean streams and rivers running through camp, open fields, and thick peaceful woods. The sites are described as excellent and well laid out, typically...
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    Based on 49 reviews

    Common Concerns

    The main downside mentioned is access: multiple reviewers describe a long, rough, or rutted gravel forest road with potholes, switchbacks, and mostly one‑lane sections that require slow, careful...
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    Based on 49 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Bring all your own water or a filtration system because there is no running water. Plan for a slow drive in on rough gravel roads; a regular 2WD car can make it if you go carefully, but low‑clearance...
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    Camper Quotes

    “WOW don't miss this hidden paradise tucked away in the Blue Ridge mountains!” “Out of 7 sites we were 1 of 3 that were occupied, so we had plenty of space. Our spot was right next to the stream...
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    Site-Specific Reviews

    Several reviewers mention there are about 6–8 main developed sites, each typically having a parking area, gravel pad, fire ring, picnic table, and hanging/trash pole, plus some grassy or field sites...
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    Based on 49 reviews

    Accessibility Features

    Access to the campground is consistently described as a long, rough gravel drive: roughly 8+ miles / 40–45 minutes on rutted, mostly one‑lane forest service roads with potholes and switchbacks,...
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    Based on 49 reviews

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