Wildcat Creek Campground #2 Upper
Federal / Recreation.gov
CLOSURE DUE TO WINTER WEATHER--JANUARY 14, 2022 storms have damaged the West Wildcat Road to not allow safe vehicle access to the campgrounds. Wildcat 2 Campground is closed. Cannot access with vehicle to clean COVID standards. Although the winding road leading to the campground is not trailer or RV friendly, the payoff of landing a night in this environment is pure delight. These developed tent camping only campgrounds are buried deep in the North Georgia Mountains west of Lake Burton and along the headwaters of Wildcat Creek. The creek, seasonally stocked with rainbow trout, runs directly ad
Location
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34.83222, -83.62611
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 8:18 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Sautee-Nacoochee, GA.
Today
86°F
Sunny
2% rain · wind 2 mph
Tonight
66°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday
86°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49% rain · wind 1 mph
Saturday
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
93% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday Night
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
82% rain · wind 1 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
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- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check site (America the Beautiful often covers day-use; camping fees separate)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping fee
- See Recreation.gov
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- Not required — first-come, first-served
Schedule this trip
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Sample 2-night immersion plan
A starting template — not a booked itinerary. Adjust once you lock dates on Recreation.gov or with a host.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~drive + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home
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