A.T. Deep Gap Shelter
- Mar–Nov
- best months
Is A.T. Deep Gap Shelter open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name A.T. Deep Gap Shelter, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).
Bear Creek Road, FS 241, Temporarily Closed
Agency closure covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Prescribed fire on Oconee Ranger District at Jasper County
Agency closure covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Muskrat Road, FS 218, Temporarily Closed
Agency closure covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Flash Flood Awareness
Agency closure covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Lake Winfield Scott closed except fishing pier
Agency alert covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 3,459 ft
- Chattooga River Ranger DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
A.T. Deep Gap Shelter is a rustic shelter camping area managed by the U.S. Forest Service, offering 12 sites nestled in Georgia's backcountry. This primitive shelter setting is ideal for Appalachian Trail hikers and backpackers seeking a simple overnight stop, with sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. The location provides an authentic backcountry experience for those exploring Georgia's mountain terrain.
Local outfitters
- North Georgia Ultimate Canopy Tours35 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Deep Gap TrailHiking1.1 mi
- parks gap trailHiking1.3 mi
- Graffiti BoulderRock climbing4 mi
- Moccasin Creek State ParkState park4.2 mi
- Wilson FallsWaterfall5.3 mi
- A.t. Plum Orchard ShelterCamping5.5 mi
- Tate Branch CampgroundCamping7.3 mi
Glassy MountainSummitPhoto: Thomson200, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Jackrabbit Mountain CampgroundCamping · ~20 min drivePhoto: Miles Buddy, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
A.T. Carter Gap ShelterCamping · ~20 min drivePhoto: Pete Seabolt, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Lake Rabun Beach Recreation AreaCamping · ~22 min drive
- A.T. Standing Indian ShelterCamping · ~25 min drivePhoto: Pete Seabolt, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Bear Ridge Group CampCamping · ~26 min drivePhoto: Dsdugan, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
A.t. Muskrat Creek ShelterCamping · ~18 min drivePhoto: Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Sundowner RV VillageCamping · ~22 min drivePhoto: Miles Buddy, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
A.T. Long Branch ShelterCamping · ~26 min drivePhoto: Pete Seabolt, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- River Bend CampgroundCamping · ~7 min drive
- Wildcat Creek Camp GroundCamping · ~7 min drive
Also worth it near here
Best time to visit A.T. Deep Gap Shelter
Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
45° / 26°
Feb
49° / 29°
Mar
55° / 34°
Apr
64° / 42°
May
69° / 50°
Jun
74° / 59°
Jul
77° / 61°
Aug
76° / 60°
Sep
72° / 55°
Oct
65° / 45°
Nov
57° / 36°
Dec
49° / 30°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mtn City 2 Sw, GA, 13.3 mi away at 3,464 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Closures we've recorded since August 2026
Spring 2026 Forest-wide Fire Restrictions
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated April 23, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Oct 13, 2026 · Forest Service
