Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area
USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF (Conasauga RD)
Large open grassy field at the base of Bald Mountain. True dispersed feel with established fire rings. Excellent access to Cohutta Wilderness trails. High clearance recommended on the approach road in wet conditions.
Location
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34.86090, -84.63620 · ~3,200 ft
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 10:59 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Eton, GA.
Today
62°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
52°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Tuesday
65°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
53°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 10 mph
Wednesday
64°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
51°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 10 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Community pulse (curated note)
High clearance recommended when wet. True dispersed feel; pack out everything.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (approx. from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~2h 30m
- Access
- High clearance recommended · rough road
- Hike-in
- Drive-up / no significant hike
- Pass required
- None
- Parking
- Free (Lake Conasauga day-use ~$5 if using those facilities)
- Camping fee
- Free
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Reservation
- Not required — first-come, first-served
- Elevation
- 3,200 ft
Schedule this trip
This place isn't linked to a Recreation.gov campground calendar. You can still save planned dates and follow official rules (first-come / dispersed / private).
Planning Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸Emery Creek Trail
- ▸Tearbritches Trail into Cohutta Wilderness
- ▸Lake Conasauga (1 mile)
- ▸Stargazing
Amenities
Sample 2-night immersion plan
A starting template — not a booked itinerary. Adjust once you lock dates on the official site or with a host.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~2h 30m + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Explore: Emery Creek Trail
- Explore: Tearbritches Trail into Cohutta Wilderness
- 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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