Amicalola Falls State Park Campground
- Yes
- fee
- Mar–Nov
- best months
Is Amicalola Falls State Park Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Amicalola Falls State Park Campground, 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 2,614 ft
- Blue Ridge Ranger DistrictAmicalola Falls State Park · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Amicalola Falls State Park Campground offers tent and RV sites nestled in the scenic Georgia foothills, operated by Georgia State Parks and available for advance reservation. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the park's natural attractions, including its iconic waterfall and surrounding forest landscapes. This setting is ideal for visitors seeking a mix of relaxation and outdoor recreation in a well-maintained state park environment.
Local outfitters
- North Georgia Ultimate Canopy Tours34 mi away
- Hiwassee Outfitters45 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Hike Inn LodgeHikingPhoto: Bas van Oorschot, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)0.2 mi
Creek TrailHikingPhoto: Bas van Oorschot, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)0.5 mi
Amicalola FallsWaterfallPhoto: Jsfouche, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)0.6 mi
Amicalola Falls State ParkState parkPhoto: Thomsonmg2000, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)0.7 mi- Cochran FallsRock climbing1.8 mi
- Cochrans FallsWaterfall1.9 mi
- Amicalola CreekCanoeing4.3 mi
Springer MountainSummitPhoto: Mark Larson, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Under the HemlockCamping · ~3 min drivePhoto: anonymouse1, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Sharptop Cove Young Life CampCamping · ~14 min drivePhoto: Thomson M, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Camp Hidden LakeCamping · ~18 min drivePhoto: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
A.T. Gooch Mountain ShelterCamping · ~21 min drivePhoto: Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Glamp Blue RidgeCamping · ~26 min drivePhoto: Thomson20192, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Toto Creek CampgroundCamping · ~33 min drive
Amicalola MountainCamping · ~3 min drivePhoto: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Nimblewill Dispersed AreaCamping · ~6 min drive
- A.T. Black Mountain Gap ShelterCamping · ~7 min drive
- A.T. Springer Mountain ShelterCamping · ~9 min drive
Also worth it near here
- Creek TrailHiking · Next doorPhoto: Bas van Oorschot, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Amicalola FallsWaterfall · Next doorPhoto: Jsfouche, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Cochran FallsRock climbing · ~3 min drive
- Springer MountainSummit · ~8 min drivePhoto: Mark Larson, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Best time to visit Amicalola Falls State Park Campground
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
48° / 31°
10 wet · 1 snow
Feb
52° / 34°
9 wet
Mar
60° / 40°
10 wet
Apr
68° / 47°
9 wet
May
75° / 55°
9 wet
Jun
82° / 63°
10 wet
Jul
85° / 67°
11 wet
Aug
84° / 66°
9 wet
Sep
79° / 61°
8 wet
Oct
69° / 50°
8 wet
Nov
59° / 40°
8 wet
Dec
51° / 35°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jasper 1 Nnw, GA, 13.2 mi away at 1,465 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. 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
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