Lake Conasauga Campground
Lake Conasauga Campground is a national forest campground in Georgia. Hookups: water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.86081, -84.64979
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Backpacking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-motorized Boating
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (706) 695-6736
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
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 ro
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Love's · 31 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Freeman Gas Propane · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 62 designated routes (162 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Conasauga Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lake Conasauga Overflow | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Lake Conasauga Campground Area | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Ball Field Camping Area | National forest camping area | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.