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.
Location
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34.75000, -83.35000 · ~1,600 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 Tallulah Falls, GA.
Today
71°F
Sunny
wind 2 mph
Tonight
44°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Sunny
wind 3 mph
Tuesday Night
46°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 mph
Wednesday
70°F
Partly Sunny
wind 6 mph
Wednesday Night
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 3 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 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
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 Locust Stake OHV Trail System
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸Marked two-way loops
- ▸Moderate difficulty
- ▸North Fork Broad River area
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 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
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