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.

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Epworth, GA, GA★ 4 (2 reviews)From $5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesBear Boxes
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:✕ 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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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 Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided. Also watch for Eastern Copperhead snakes, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and Eastern Bluebirds.

Location

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706 745-6928· Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Campground entrance

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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 Jacks River Fields Campground cost per night?+
Jacks River Fields Campground costs $5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Jacks River Fields Campground open?+
Jacks River Fields Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Jacks River Fields Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Jacks River Fields Campground?+
Jacks River Fields Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Jacks River Fields Campground?+
Jacks River Fields 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 Jacks River Fields Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Jacks River Fields Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Jacks River Fields Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Jacks River Fields Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Chattahoochee-Oconee National ForestGeorgia Department of Natural ResourcesBack Country Horsemen of North Georgia
●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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$5 /night★ 4 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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