Hickey Gap Campground (primitive)
USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF
Small primitive / dispersed-style sites along Mills Creek. Often quieter alternative near the Ball Field / Lake Conasauga corridor.
Location
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34.82000, -84.55000 · ~2,800 ft
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 10:58 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Ellijay, GA.
Today
67°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
53°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
71°F
Sunny
wind 0 mph
Tuesday Night
54°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
69°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
52°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (approx. from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~2h 25m
- Access
- High clearance recommended · gravel road
- Hike-in
- Drive-up / no significant hike
- Pass required
- None
- Parking
- Free
- Camping fee
- Free / low fee if marked
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Reservation
- Not required — first-come, first-served
- Elevation
- 2,800 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 Hickey Gap Campground (primitive)
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸Mills Creek
- ▸Quiet north Georgia mountains
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 25m + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Explore: Mills Creek
- Explore: Quiet north Georgia mountains
- 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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