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OHV / 4x4Open
Locust Stake OHV Trail System
USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF (Chattooga RD)
Roughly 10 miles of two-way trail loops open to machines 48" or less in width. Moderate difficulty; can be dusty when dry. Daylight riding only; overnight parking at the staging area is not allowed.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~2h 5m
- Access
- OHV / designated vehicles only · gravel road
- Hike-in
- Drive-up / no significant hike
- Pass required
- OHV trail permit required
- Parking
- Limited staging parking
- Camping fee
- Overnight parking not permitted at staging
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Reservation
- Not required — first-come, first-served
- Elevation
- 1,600 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
- ▸Marked two-way loops
- ▸Moderate difficulty
- ▸North Fork Broad River area
Amenities
Staging with unloading ramp~10 miles of loops
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 5m + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Explore: Marked two-way loops
- Explore: Moderate difficulty
- 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