Frank Gross Campground

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Blue Ridge, GA, GA

Price: From $8 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (37 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Frank Gross Campground offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, picnicking and hiking. Trout fishing is popular here in North Georgia so having a campsite such as Frank Gross adjacent to the Rock Creek is an amazing opportunity for avid fisherman.

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

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

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

Frank Gross is a U.S. Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee National Forest offering year-round recreation with 8 well-maintained sites adjacent to Rock Creek, popular for trout fishing. Google reviewers (4.8/5 rating) praise clean restrooms, excellent fishing opportunities, and soothing creek sounds.

Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, Hooded Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Wood Thrush, Mallard, Common Garter Snake, Common Snapping Turtle, and Eastern Box Turtle verified in area.

Insider tips for Frank Gross Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 8 sites Site #5 is directly next to Rock Creek for premium creek access Bring a fishing rod - trout fishing is the main draw and highly rated by repeat visitors

Skip Frank Gross Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer spontaneous camping - now reservation-only per recent reviews.

Best time to visit Frank Gross Campground: Year-round — Frank Gross operates year-round with no seasonal closures listed.

Nearby campgrounds: Deep Hole Recreation Area (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 Frank Gross Campground

Cell signal at Frank Gross Campground (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 (37 reviews)From $8/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Frank Gross Campground offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, picnicking and hiking. Trout fishing is popular here in North Georgia so having a campsite such as Frank Gross adjacent to the Rock Creek is an amazing opportunity for avid fisherman.

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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.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer spontaneous camping - now reservation-only per recent reviews

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 8 sites

Site #5 is directly next to Rock Creek for premium creek access

Bring a fishing rod - trout fishing is the main draw and highly rated by repeat visitors

Best: Year-round

Frank Gross operates year-round with no seasonal closures listed

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: American Red Squirrel, Hooded Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Wood Thrush, Mallard, Common Garter Snake, Common Snapping Turtle, and Eastern Box Turtle verified in area.

Location

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Getting there →

Directions 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 60 south for 14.5 miles. Turn right on Rock Creek Rd. (Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery Road) for 5.2 miles to campground. From Dahlonega, GA - Take GA Hwy. 60 north for 26 miles; turn left on Forest Service Road 69 for 5.2 miles to campground. From Blairsville, GA - Take Skeenah Gap Rd and travel 7.8 miles South. Turn left onto HWY 60-South and

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 Frank Gross Campground cost per night?+
Frank Gross Campground costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Frank Gross Campground open?+
Frank Gross Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Frank Gross Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Frank Gross Campground?+
Frank Gross Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Frank Gross Campground?+
Frank Gross Campground 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 Frank Gross Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Frank Gross Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Frank Gross Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Frank Gross Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

U.S. Forest Service Webpage
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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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$8 /night★ 4.3 (37)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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From $15/night

Dockery Lake Recreation Area

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