Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Blairsville, GA, GA

Price: From $7.5 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (198 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Cooper Creek Campground is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest along the banks of Cooper Creek in the North Georgia Mountains. The Campground offers many recreation activities including camping, hiking, trout fishing, and hunting. The campground is well kept and is a nice place for just a weekend getaway or an extended stay.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cooper-creek-campground-ga to be notified when sites open up.

Cooper Creek Campground offers primitive camping in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest with excellent trout fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, peaceful atmosphere, and natural beauty as an ideal getaway for disconnecting from the world.

Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnakes present in the area; also Common Snapping Turtles, Common Wormsnakes, Barred Owls, and Wood Thrushes documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Cooper Creek Campground (Ga): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 25 sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Excellent trout fishing in Cooper Creek; stream swimming available per reviews

Skip Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available). You require developed amenities beyond vault toilets and showers.

Best time to visit Cooper Creek Campground (Ga): Year-round — Campground operates year-round; note that known issues mention seasonal operations despite year-round listing..

Nearby campgrounds: Deep Hole Recreation Area (Blue Ridge, GA), Frank Gross Campground (Blue Ridge, GA), Dockery Lake Recreation Area (Dahlonega, GA), Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) (Lakemont, GA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)

Cell signal at Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) (Blairsville, GA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)

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Blairsville, GA, GA★ 4.2 (198 reviews)From $7.5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cooper Creek Campground is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest along the banks of Cooper Creek in the North Georgia Mountains. The Campground offers many recreation activities including camping, hiking, trout fishing, and hunting. The campground is well kept and is a nice place for just a weekend getaway or an extended stay.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites25 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available)✕ You require developed amenities beyond vault toilets and showers

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 25 sites

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Excellent trout fishing in Cooper Creek; stream swimming available per reviews

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round; note that known issues mention seasonal operations despite year-round listing.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Timber Rattlesnakes present in the area; also Common Snapping Turtles, Common Wormsnakes, Barred Owls, and Wood Thrushes documented within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

From Blue Ridge, GA: take US 515 north for 4 miles to GA Hwy. 60; turn right and go 2 miles to Morganton, GA. In Morganton, turn right on GA Hwy. 60 south for 15.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 4, go 6 miles. From Blairsville, GA: GA take US 515 south 2.5 miles to Kiutuestia Creek Road. Turn left, go 1.3 miles. Turn left on Old 76 for 100 feet and then turn right on Mulky Gap Road. Go 9 miles to Cooper Creek Campground From Dahlonega, GA: GA take GA Hwy. 60 north for 26 miles; turn rig

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) cost per night?+
Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) costs $7.5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) open?+
Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)?+
Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)?+
Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) open, and what are check-in times?+
Cooper Creek Campground (Ga) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$7.5 /night★ 4.2 (198)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Lakemont, GA

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