A.T. Hawk Mountain Shelter
Is A.T. Hawk Mountain Shelter open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name A.T. Hawk Mountain 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 3,146 ft
- Blue Ridge Ranger DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area
A.T. Hawk Mountain Shelter is a small, rustic shelter camping area managed by the U.S. Forest Service in Georgia, offering 12 sites for backpackers and hikers seeking a primitive mountain experience. Located along the Appalachian Trail corridor, this shelter-based campground provides an accessible base for exploring the surrounding Georgia highlands and enjoying backcountry recreation. The intimate setting and first-come, first-served availability make it ideal for those seeking an authentic, no-frills mountain camping experience.
- Edmonson East TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Edmonson North TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Greasy MountainSummit0.8 mi
- Frank GrossCamping2.6 mi
- High FallsWaterfall3.2 mi
- Black FallsWaterfall3.4 mi
Toccoa RiverCanoeingPhoto: Thomson200, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4 mi
Amicalola Falls State ParkState parkPhoto: Thomsonmg2000, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Camp Hidden LakeCamping · ~8 min drivePhoto: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
A.T. Gooch Mountain ShelterCamping · ~9 min drivePhoto: Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Under the HemlockCamping · ~19 min drivePhoto: anonymouse1, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Glamp Blue RidgeCamping · ~22 min drivePhoto: Thomson20192, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
DeSoto Falls CampgroundCamping · ~22 min drivePhoto: Bas van Oorschot, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Lake Winfield Scott Recreation AreaCamping · ~25 min drive
Amicalola MountainCamping · ~12 min drivePhoto: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Montgomery CreekCamping · ~4 min drive
- Frank GrossCamping · ~4 min drive
- Jones Creek Dispersed AreaCamping · ~7 min drive
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