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Jacks River Fields Campground

Epworth, Georgia · USDA Forest Service

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About

The Jacks River Fields Campground is a seven site campground located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia on the Conasauga Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. This campground accomodates horses and mules. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app or by following instructions for depositing cash or checks in the fee deposit box. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Located along the South Fork of the Jacks River, the Jacks River Fields Campground sits at an elevation of 2700' and surrounded by mixed hardwoods, hemlock, and rhododendron. Wildlife such as bear, deer, and wild turkey can be found in the surrounding forest. Wildflowers are abundant throughout the mountains during spring, summer, and fall. From the late 1800s into the early 1900s this area was a thriving community known as the Upper Jacks River Community, complete with home-sites, a church, and possibly a grist mill. One of those houses was later turned into a Federal game warden station. The game warden was tasked with patrolling the newly established national forest. The community long gone, including the game warden station, visitors can now enjoy a quiet camping experience deep in the mountains. The multi-use South Fork Trail is located adjacent to the campground, allowing for horses, bikes, and hikers. This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (706) 695-6736.Tent pads, parking spurs, picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts are provided at each campsite. Bear-Proof trash cans are centrally located in the campground. There is no running water, no electricity, and no dumping station located at this campground. A vault toilet is provided for visitors. A horse trailer day use parking area is located at the back of the recreation area, along with horse corrals and hitching posts. Surrounded by forested mountains, the Jacks River Fields Campground is situated in a small hollow in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The South Fork of the Jacks River flows alongside the campground, joining other tributaries, forming the Jacks River. Jacks River meanders through the 45,000 acre Cohutta Wilderness f

Location

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Details

State
Georgia
City / area
Epworth
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Campsites
7
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$5 / night
Rating
4.00 / 5 (2 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
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