Pocket Campground
Pocket Campground is a national forest campground in Georgia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.58357, -85.08544
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hunting, Observation Site, Picnicking, Scenic Drive
- 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 Pocket Campground
Overview The Pocket Recreation Area is located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in the ridges and valleys of northwest Georgia. The campground sits in a low lying geographical area between Horn and Mill mountains. This low lying area was formed by limestone dissolving, leaving the ridges above and valleys below. These ridges are rich in iron ore "pockets" giving this area its name. Deer and turkeys thrive in the surrounding forest. Spring wildflowers and autumn colors abound, showcasing the beauty of the region. Nearby trails and overlooks allow visitors to enjoy the National Forest from different perspectives. The Pocket area is rich in cultural and historical history. In the mid-1800s until the Great Depression in the 1930s, this area consisted of two communities, Pocket and Zone. These communities consisted of farms, churches, home places, a grist mill, a saw mill, and a general store. Between 1938 and 1942, the Pocket Recreation Area was the site of a thriving Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work camp for Company 3435. The men of the CCC, under the guidance of the U.S. Forest Service, had a tremendous impact on the area. They were involved in building roads, bridges, erosion control, tree planting, fighting wildfires, and the construction of recreation sites. The CCC played an instrumental part in helping local farmers with erosion control and road maintenance. Remnants of the camp can be found throughout the Pocket Recreation Area. These remnants incl
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Hamilton County Park · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 45 designated routes (82 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket Picnic Area | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Pocket Picnic Shelter | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| The Pocket Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Camp Sidney Dew | Private campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #424 | Overnight parking | 12 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #5 | Overnight parking | 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.