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Upper Chattahoochee River Campground
USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF
19-site developed campground near the headwaters of the Chattahoochee. Short walking trail to Horse Trough Falls right from the back of the campground. Beautiful mountain approach.
Community pulse
Scenic approach; Horse Trough Falls is the highlight.
Crowd: moderateVerified: 2026-07
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~2h 0m
- Access
- Any vehicle · gravel road
- Hike-in
- Drive-up / no significant hike
- Pass required
- None for camping
- Parking
- Included
- Camping fee
- Check Recreation.gov
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Reservation
- RequiredWindow: 6 months
- Elevation
- 2,800 ft
Availability
July 2026
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸Horse Trough Falls (short trail from campground)
- ▸Headwaters of the Chattahoochee
- ▸Scenic FS road approach
Amenities
Picnic tablesFire ringsLantern postsPortable toiletsTrash bins
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 0m + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Explore: Horse Trough Falls (short trail from campground)
- Explore: Headwaters of the Chattahoochee
- 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