Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area
Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area is a national forest campground in Georgia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.56000, -83.45556
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area
Overview Fern Springs is home to historical hand-constructed stone pavilions, walkways, bridges, water rills, and stairways. The area is closed to all use. Recreation Lake Russell Beach and Boat Launch, located just 6.5 miles from the picnic area, offers a popular swimming beach and ample fishing opportunities. Facilities The area is closed to public use Natural Features Fern Springs is cradled by white pines, hemlocks, and old-growth oak trees and has a large grassy lawn and rich understory. The area was constructed by the Civilian ConservationCorpsp in the 1930s and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Charges & Cancellations No reservations site is closed to all public use
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blossman Gas · 26 mi
- Low clearances
- 6 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 41 designated routes (60 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Russell Recreation Area | National forest campground | 5.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Currahee RV and Campground | Private campground | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Terrora Campground | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Backcountry Campsite #1 | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Backcountry Campsite #2 | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Camp Host | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.