← Back to searchNote: No amenities. Pack in / pack out. Great for groups that want space and solitude.
Dispersed / FreeOpen
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.
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High clearance recommended when wet. True dispersed feel; pack out everything.
Crowd: moderateRoad: Approach road rough after rainVerified: 2026-07
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (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
Availability
Live calendars are available for reservable Recreation.gov campgrounds. This site is first-come or not linked to a numeric facility ID yet.
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸Emery Creek Trail
- ▸Tearbritches Trail into Cohutta Wilderness
- ▸Lake Conasauga (1 mile)
- ▸Stargazing
Amenities
Fire rings (established)Open fieldTrailheads on site
Sample 2-night immersion plan
Adjust dates once you lock the reservation. This is a starting template.
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