Near Helen / Chattahoochee headwaters
Live federal data (RIDB) + curated · GA
Showing places within ~30 miles of Helen / Chattahoochee headwaters, nearest first.
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Oakey Mountain OHV Trails
OHV / 4x4USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF (Chattooga River RD)· 13 mi from Helen / Chattahoochee headwaters
~2h 10m
Drive-up
OHV pass required (day or annu…
Trailhead parking
Trailhead / campground area nearby — confirm current status
No — first come
OHV area near Lake Burton and Lake Rabun with two-way trails for vehicles under ~48" axle width. Terrain ranges from intermediate to rocky and steep. Closes in wet conditions to protect resources.
Beasley Knob OHV Trail System
OHV / 4x4USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF (Blue Ridge RD)· 17 mi from Helen / Chattahoochee headwaters
~2h 0m
Drive-up
OHV day or annual pass require…
At trailheads
OHV camping opportunities nearby — check current FS guidance
No — first come
Challenging trail system two miles east of Blairsville. Open to four-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs, and motorcycles on designated routes. Recommended for experienced riders; many segments rated difficult to most difficult.
Whissenhunt OHV Trails
OHV / 4x4USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF· 20 mi from Helen / Chattahoochee headwaters
~1h 35m
Drive-up
1-day OHV pass ~$5/operator or…
At designated parking on FS 662
Not at trailhead; use nearby dispersed or developed sites
No — first come
About 11 miles of one-way OHV trails suitable for motorcycles and ATVs under 50" wide. Located roughly 6 miles north of Dahlonega. Daylight use; stay on signed trails only.
Locust Stake OHV Trail System
OHV / 4x4USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF (Chattooga RD)· 22 mi from Helen / Chattahoochee headwaters
~2h 5m
Drive-up
OHV trail permit required
Limited staging parking
Overnight parking not permitted at staging
No — first come
Roughly 10 miles of two-way trail loops open to machines 48" or less in width. Moderate difficulty; can be dusty when dry. Daylight riding only; overnight parking at the staging area is not allowed.
Data source: RIDB + Georgia enrichment (dispersed / WMA / OHV / private examples).