Deep Hole Recreation Area

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Blue Ridge, GA, GA

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (111 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Deep Hole Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground and Day Use Area located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Deep Hole offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, picnicking, and a launch area for tubing and kayaking along the Toccoa River.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/deep-hole-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.

Deep Hole Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service campground on the Toccoa River in Chattahoochee National Forest offering year-round camping with excellent trout fishing, kayaking, tubing, and water access. Google reviews consistently praise it as a clean, quiet spot with beautiful scenery and built-in grills at campsites.

Wildlife alert: Common wildlife in the area includes Hooded Warblers, Northern Cardinals, Common Mergansers, Mallards, Common Wormsnakes, Common Snapping Turtles, and Eastern Box Turtles.

Insider tips for Deep Hole Recreation Area: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Campsites have built-in grills at fire pits Hiking trails run along the water near campsites

Skip Deep Hole Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 9 total sites available.

Best time to visit Deep Hole Recreation Area: Winter — Verified camper reported the area is 'not too packed during winter'. Year-round — Campground operates year-round with recreation opportunities available all seasons.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Deep Hole Recreation Area

Cell signal at Deep Hole Recreation Area (Blue Ridge, 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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Blue Ridge, GA, GA★ 4.3 (111 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Deep Hole Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground and Day Use Area located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Deep Hole offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, picnicking, and a launch area for tubing and kayaking along the Toccoa River.

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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.
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDump Station
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

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 — no hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 9 total sites available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Campsites have built-in grills at fire pits

Hiking trails run along the water near campsites

Best: Winter

Verified camper reported the area is 'not too packed during winter'

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with recreation opportunities available all seasons

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: Common wildlife in the area includes Hooded Warblers, Northern Cardinals, Common Mergansers, Mallards, Common Wormsnakes, Common Snapping Turtles, and Eastern Box Turtles.

Location

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706-745-6928· Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
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. In Morganton, turn right on GA Hwy. 60 for 14.8 miles and the campground will be on the right. From Dahlonega, GA take GA Hwy. 60 north for 27 miles and the campground will be on the left.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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 Deep Hole Recreation Area cost per night?+
Deep Hole Recreation Area costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Deep Hole Recreation Area open?+
Deep Hole Recreation Area is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Deep Hole Recreation Area have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Deep Hole Recreation Area?+
Deep Hole Recreation Area is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Deep Hole Recreation Area?+
Deep Hole Recreation Area 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 Deep Hole Recreation Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Deep Hole Recreation Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Deep Hole Recreation Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Deep Hole Recreation Area is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 4.3 (111)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Frank Gross Campground

Blue Ridge, GA

From $8/night

Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)

Blairsville, GA

From $7.5/night

Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga)

Lakemont, GA

From $15/night

Dockery Lake Recreation Area

Dahlonega, GA

From $4/night

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