Forest information the oconee oconeee national forest, of the chattahoocheeoconee national forests, is located in central georgia, southeast of atlanta, is comprised of 114,641 acres. Interactive travel map united states forest service. Both the appalachian trail and the bartram trail are located in the district. Way down yonder in the chattahoocheeoconee national forest lies stunning woodlands, sparkling streams, and the sweetest in southern outdoor adventure. Chattahoochee wildlife management area is located in white county. The current sopa report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. Chattahoocheeoconee national forests lodging nearby in chattahoocheeoconee natl forests. Media in category chattahoochee oconee national forest the following 200 files are in this category, out of 616 total. Forest service chattahoocheeoconee national forests, gainesville. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The oconee national forest, composed of 115,000 acres, is the only national forest within the georgia piedmont and has something for everyone to enjoy. The combined total area of the chattahoocheeoconee national forest is 866,468 acres 3,506 km 2, of which the chattahoochee national forest comprises 750,145 acres 3,036 km 2.
We started on chestnut lead, turned left on conasauga river, and then returned to our. Chattahoochee national forest map georgia mapcarta. About chattahoocheeoconee national forest the 750,194 acres of the chattahoochee national forest are in northern georgia, and the 115,476 acres of the oconee national forest are in central georgia. Map showing the location of chattahoocheeoconee national forest.
This map dated 10012012 shows the national forest system roads, national forest system trails, and the areas on national forest system lands in the chattahoocheeoconee national forest that are designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 cfr 212. The trail is still closed and to follow any updates go the forest website at. Almost 100 percent of cold water stream fishing on public lands occurs within the chattahoochee national forest. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clearrunning streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and. Forest service chattahoocheeoconee national forests. Usda forest service sopa chattahoocheeoconee national. Media in category chattahoocheeoconee national forest the following 200 files are in this category, out of 616 total. The chattahoocheeoconee national forests provide the finest outdoor recreation. The chattahoochee national forest located in north georgia, and the oconee national forest located in central georgia, are popular with individuals and family groups wanting a scenic and often challenging ride within the national forest.
Chattahoochee national forest topo map in fannin county. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clearrunning streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are. States department of agriculture chattahoocheeoconee. This map dated 10012014 shows the national forest system roads, national forest system. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clearrunning streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of. The largest portion of the district is located in rabun county, georgia, which contains nearly 149,000 acres 600 km 2. Oconee national forest is displayed on the eatonton usgs quad topo map.
Rockhounding and gold panning in the chattahoochee oconee national forest georgia. Chattahoocheeoconee national forests national forest foundation. Chattahoocheeoconee national forest 1 99 yonah mountain rd cleveland ga 30528. Chattahoochee wma department of natural resources division. There are 20 developed campgrounds, 18 of which meet the selection criteria the gentle profile of the southern appalachian mountains and the highest mountain in georgia, brasstown bald, dominate the horizon of the chattahoochee national forest.
The western forest contains johns mountain, little sand mountain, and taylor ridge. Find out information about chattahoocheeoconee national forests. Parks georgia chattahoocheeoconee natl forests lodging nearby. Forest service chattahoocheeoconee national forests may 1 at 4. This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest. Lodging nearby in chattahoocheeoconee natl forests. Way down yonder in the chattahoochee oconee national forest lies stunning woodlands, sparkling streams, and the sweetest in southern outdoor adventure. All chattahoochee national forest land east of i75 is closed to antlerless deer hunting, antlered bucks only.
Motor vehicle use map for the chattahoocheeoconee national. Chattahoochee national forest topo map, fannin county ga. This page is a combined effort of the national forest foundation and the usda forest service the chattahoocheeoconee national forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in georgia. Chattahoochee oconee forest tennessee river valley.
This map dated 10012015 shows the national forest system roa ds, national forest system trails, and the areas on national forest system lands in the chattahoochee oconee national forest that are designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 cfr 212. The chattahoochee oconee national forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in georgia. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clearrunning streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in. Off road vehicle access in chattahoocheeoconee natl. Aaa travel guides chattahoochee and oconee national. The chattahoocheeoconee national forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in georgia. Best waterfall trails in chattahoocheeoconee national forest. Anyone who is interested in visiting chattahoochee national forest can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Oconee national forest is in the forests category for putnam county in the state of georgia. A full utm grid is printed on the map to aid with gps navigation. With over 430 miles of trails on the chattahoochee, its hard to find an area without some type of footpath. Trails of the chattahoocheeoconee national forests is a 40page. Visit lake sinclair, 15,300 acres, popular for swimming, fishing, boating, and camping.
The chattahoochee national forest is administered as the chattahoochee oconee national forests. The chattahoochee oconee national forests have 37 developed recreation areas, 500 developed campsites, 200 picnic sites, 6 swim beaches and 530 miles of trails. Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home. Thanks to mapbox and esri for providing amazing maps. Oconee national forest oconee national forest is a preserve which includes the large manmade lake oconee, located between atlanta and augusta in georgia. The chattahoochee national forest visitor map revised 2007 and the oconee national forest. These two forests contain more than 500 miles of trails for hikers, offroad vehicles orvs, mountain bicycles, and horseback riding. If a road or trail does not appear on the map it means that it is not open to. These maps are being made available for the use and enjoyment of visitors to the chattahoocheeoconee national forests, but are not intended for official use. Parks georgia chattahoocheeoconee natl forests points of interest off road vehicles. Maps chattahoochee river national recreation area u. If a wealth of trails is the hallmark of the chattahoochee. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window.
Best backpacking trails in chattahoocheeoconee national forest. Chattahoocheeoconee national forests article about. Parks directory of the united states national forests address. Chattahoochee national forest is a forest in georgia and has an elevation of 2579 feet. Chattahoocheeoconee national forest home forest service. Best camping in and near chattahoocheeoconee national forest.
This map dated 10012012 shows the national forest system roads, national forest system trails, and the areas on national forest system lands in the chattahoochee oconee national forest that are designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 cfr 212. During firearms deer season, archers must follow firearms eithersex dates on the national forest. Oconee national forest is a national forest in georgia. Oconee national forest has an elevation of 407 feet. Also indicates location of parking areas, picnic areas and shelters, restrooms and drinking water, boat launches and ramps, shoals, ruins, and side streams and ponds throughout the unit. Over 19 miles of hiking trails are open to the public. The chattahoochee national forest is composed of an eastern and western forest. Chattahoocheeoconee national forests national forest. The chattahoocheeoconee national forests feature nearly 867,000 acres across. Off road vehicles are defined as any motorized vehicle which travels offroad for recreational purposes. Within the forests are campsites, picnic areas, wilderness areas, trails and the chattooga national wild and scenic river. This is a small image of a hybrid roads with satelite recreation map.
Trails of the chattahoocheeoconee national forests this guide will help you enjoy the trails within the chattahoochee and oconee national forests. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is blairsville exp which is approximately 12 miles away and has an elevation of 1,917 feet 662 feet lower than chattahoochee national forest. Chattahoocheeoconee national forests great american places. Anyone who is interested in visiting oconee national forest can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Chattahoocheeoconee national forests off road vehicle access in chattahoocheeoconee natl forests. From short day hikes to more arduous trips, for novices or experts, there is a trail for every level, every purpose, the four longdistance trails on the chattahoochee are great for backpacking. Motor vehicle use map for 2010, chattahoocheeoconee.
This page is a combined effort of the national forest foundation and. About chattahoochee oconee national forest the 750,194 acres of the chattahoochee national forest are in northern georgia, and the 115,476 acres of the oconee national forest are in central georgia. Forest information oconee national forest campgrounds. Whats happening on your sfwda message board usda forest. Many people are surprised to learn that georgia has 4,000 miles of trout stream, 95 percent of them on public lands, and most in the chattahoochee. A portion of the tallulah ranger district is also found in towns county. The chattahoocheeoconee national forests have 37 developed recreation areas, 500 developed campsites, 200 picnic sites, 6 swim beaches and 530 miles of trails. There are more than 500 wildlife and fish species in the forest. Georgias chattahoocheeoconee national forests are said to be a hikers paradise. Near lake oconee, an easy 1mile trail leads to one of georgias ghost towns, scull shoals. Unlike the tall peaks of the chattahoochee, the oconee national forest is relatively flat with small hills. Forest information the oconee oconeee national forest, of the chattahoochee oconee national forests, is located in central georgia, southeast of atlanta, is comprised of 114,641 acres. Also easy to miss river crossings and get lost, even with a map we had both the nat geo and usfs map.
Forest servicesouthern region, oconee and chattahoochee national forests, u. Chattahoochee river trout fishing map pdf cochran shoals fitness trail pdf. Oconee national forest chattahoochee national forest atlanta rromeome gainesville athens conasauga district chatsworth chattooga river district lakemont oconee district eatonton blue ridge district 27 blairsville 129 85 85 20 20 75 75 985 supervisors office map area georgia welcome to the chattahoocheeoconee national forests in. Managed under a multiple use principal, it provides opportunities for recreation, wildlife viewing, heritage resources. Cochran shoals powers island pdf, 528 kb, updated june 2016 palisades east of river indian trail and whitewater creek pdf, 796 kb, updated june 2016 palisades west of river akers drive and paces mill pdf, 893 kb, updated june 2016 miscellaneous maps. Chattahoochee national forest map pack bundle national. Map 777 springer and cohutta mountains chattahoochee national forest map 778 brasstown bald, chattooga river chattahoochee and sumter national forests every trails illustrated map is printed on backcountry tough waterproof, tearresistant paper.
Autumn is prime season, as the colors pop on brasstown bald mountain, the high point in georgia where on a clear day you can see all the way to tennessee. Chattahoocheeoconee national forest maps usda forest service. Georgia comprises two united states national forests, the oconee national forest in. This is a clickable map so you can view and download map files of manageable size. Oconee national forest chattahoochee national forest chattahoochee national forest ocmulgee national monument chickamauga and chattanooga national military park martin luther king, jr. Chattahoocheeoconee national forest georgia district management have a more explicit policy statement on their web site found by going to. Best backpacking trails in chattahoocheeoconee national. The national forest system land subject to sale or exchange under this act are 30 tracts of land totaling approximately 3,841 acres, which are generally depicted on 2 maps entitled priority land adjustments, state of georgia, u. This page is a combined effort of the national forest foundation and the usda forest service the chattahoochee oconee national forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in georgia. Chattahoocheeoconee national forest maps forest service.
The latitude and longitude coordinates of chattahoochee national forest are 34. The tallulah ranger district is one of the five ranger districts of the chattahoochee national forest. Chattahoochee oconee national forest 1 99 yonah mountain rd cleveland ga 30528. The national park services appalachian trail printable map in adobe pdf format is an.