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State Park
Willis Knob Horse Camp
Chattahoochee National Forest · Clayton, GA
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- Operator:706-754-6221
- Address:9975 HWY 441 SO · Clayton, GA · 30552
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About
Overview
Located in the northern Georgia mountains, far from civilization, Willis Knob Horse Campground is one of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests most beloved horse-lover hideaways.
The campground features equestrian camping, riding and hiking trails and fishing in the nearby Chattooga River.
Recreation
The 15-mile Willis Knob Trail in Georgia and 12.5 mile Rocky Gap Trail in South Carolina provide some of the most scenic horseback riding and hiking in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Winding across deeply dissected ridges, the trails descend into the vast Chattooga River.
The 10.7-mile Chattooga River Trail and the 37-mile Bartram Trail are also accessible nearby and are for hiking only. Fishing is available in the Chattooga River.
Facilities
The campground provides single, double and group campsites for tent and RV camping. There are water and electric hookups at each of the horse campsites, along with tables, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are also provided.
Hitching highlines and a horse watering station are available. Campers are required to clean up after their horses using trailers provided on-site for manure and hay.
Natural Features
The horse camp is located in a heavily wooded area of the forest, amid deep canyons and near to the Georgia-South Carolina border.
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For facility specific information, please call (706) 754-6221.
Nearby Attractions
Chattooga River Wild and Scenic area is nearby
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Electric Hookups
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (8)
In this park
Trails at Chattahoochee National Forest

Len Foote Inn to Springer Mountain via Appalachian Approach Trail
8.2 mi2,139 ftdifficult

Blackrock Mountain Waterfall Trail
2.2 mi374 fteasy

Chestnut Lead Trail
3.1 mi1,060 ftmoderate

Cohutta Wilderness Loop Trail
23.7 mi6,614 ftexpert

East Cowpen to Jack's River and Rough Ridge Loop
15.3 mi4,098 ftexpert

Arrowhead Wildlife Interpretive Trail
2 mi217 fteasy
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Willis Knob Horse Camp

Earls Ford Access Trail
South Carolina
0.6 mi128 ftgain
TrailEasy

Sarah's Creek Road
Georgia
9.0 mi1,834 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Dick's Creek Falls Trail
Georgia
1.4 mi253 ftgain
TrailEasy

Whetstone Falls Trail
South Carolina
1.1 mi335 ftgain
TrailEasy

Rabun Bald via Sarah's Creek
Georgia
9.7 mi2,864 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Burrells Ford Trail
Georgia
10.6 mi2,152 ftgain
TrailDifficult
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