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Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA (Blue Hole area)
Georgia DNR
Wildlife Management Area on the northwest side of Georgia with primitive camping opportunities. Different feel from national forest — more open and rugged in places.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~2h 10m
- Access
- Any vehicle · gravel road
- Hike-in
- Drive-up / no significant hike
- Pass required
- Georgia WMA / land access rules — check current DNR chart
- Parking
- Check current regulations
- Camping fee
- Usually free with proper credentials
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Reservation
- Not required — first-come, first-served
- Elevation
- 1,400 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
- ▸Pigeon Mountain
- ▸Rock formations
- ▸Hiking & caving nearby
Amenities
Primitive / designated spotsTrail access
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 10m + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Explore: Pigeon Mountain
- Explore: Rock formations
- 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