Georgia · Camping · Near Red Bank

Backcountry 3

Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months
  • At 1,677 ft
  • Cloudland Canyon State Park

Backcountry 3 is a primitive backcountry camping area in Georgia, offering an authentic wilderness experience for those seeking solitude and self-sufficiency. This first-come, first-served site is ideal for backpackers and dispersed camping enthusiasts looking to explore Georgia's remote backcountry landscape away from developed facilities.

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  • Sleep close

    Backcountry 3

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Canyon Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
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    Ochs Memorial Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 15 mi

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  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Backcountry 3

    Best months: February–May and September–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.

    1. Jan

      51° / 33°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      55° / 36°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      64° / 42°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 49°

      10 wet

    5. May

      80° / 58°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 66°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 70°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 69°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 63°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 51°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 41°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 36°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chickamauga 2 Sw, GA, 9.2 mi away at 799 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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