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Chattahoochee NF - Springer Mountain Area
National Forest

Chattahoochee NF - Springer Mountain Area

Chattahoochee National Forest · Dahlonega, GA

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3,500 ft

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  • Address:Dahlonega, GA
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Dispersed camping near Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Forest roads provide access to multiple primitive camping spots in rolling Southern Appalachian terrain. Popular staging area for AT section hikers.

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Pet Policy

Pets allowed · Max 2 per site

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Chattahoochee National Forest

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Len Foote Inn to Springer Mountain via Appalachian Approach Trail

Len Foote Inn to Springer Mountain via Appalachian Approach Trail

8.2 mi2,139 ftdifficult
Blackrock Mountain Waterfall Trail

Blackrock Mountain Waterfall Trail

2.2 mi374 fteasy
Chestnut Lead Trail

Chestnut Lead Trail

3.1 mi1,060 ftmoderate
Cohutta Wilderness Loop Trail

Cohutta Wilderness Loop Trail

23.7 mi6,614 ftexpert
East Cowpen to Jack's River and Rough Ridge Loop

East Cowpen to Jack's River and Rough Ridge Loop

15.3 mi4,098 ftexpert
Arrowhead Wildlife Interpretive Trail

Arrowhead Wildlife Interpretive Trail

2 mi217 fteasy

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Chattahoochee NF - Springer Mountain Area

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Benton Mckay Springer Mountain Loop

Benton Mckay Springer Mountain Loop

Georgia

4.1 mi909 ftgain
TrailModerate
Springer Mountain Triple Loop Trail

Springer Mountain Triple Loop Trail

Georgia

11.7 mi2,822 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Springer Mountain

Springer Mountain

Georgia

1.9 mi420 ftgain
TrailModerate
Benton MacKaye Trail

Benton MacKaye Trail

Georgia

279.6 mi14,377 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Springer Mountain via Appalachian Trail

Springer Mountain via Appalachian Trail

Georgia

10.0 mi2,270 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Three Forks and Springer Mountain

Three Forks and Springer Mountain

Georgia

9.4 mi1,526 ftgain
TrailDifficult

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