Jacks River Fields Campground
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Epworth, GA, GA
Price: From $5 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jacks-river-fields-campground to be notified when sites open up.
A well-maintained primitive campground in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 7 sites at only $5/night, featuring a clean river running through and nearby Shadow Falls. Highly rated by campers (4.8/5 stars) for its beautiful setting and family-friendly atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided. Also watch for Eastern Copperhead snakes, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and Eastern Bluebirds.
Insider tips for Jacks River Fields Campground: First-come, first-served only — no advance reservations; arrive early to secure a site Payment by QR code scan on-site via Recreation.gov once you claim your spot Campground accommodates horses and mules with two small corrals available Shadow Falls day trip accessible from campground; worth the hike per camper reviews
Skip Jacks River Fields Campground if: Expecting full hookups — no hookups at most sites. Need advanced reservations — first-come, first-served basis only. Prefer modern bathroom facilities — vault toilets are primitive/port-o-let style. Visiting November through April — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Jacks River Fields Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Lake Conasauga Campground (Chatsworth, GA), Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground (Chatsworth, GA), Cottonwood Patch Campground (Crandall, GA), Thunder Rock Campground (Benton, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jacks River Fields Campground
Cell signal at Jacks River Fields Campground (Epworth, 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served only
no advance reservations; arrive early to secure a site
Payment by QR code scan on-site via Recreation.gov once you claim your spot
Campground accommodates horses and mules with two small corrals available
Shadow Falls day trip accessible from campground; worth the hike per camper reviews
Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified data.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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#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.
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