Georgia · Camping

Backcountry Campsite 4

Backcountry Campsite 4Photo: Thomson M, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Backcountry Campsite 4 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Backcountry Campsite 4, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 2,297 ft
  • Conasauga Ranger DistrictFort Mountain State Park · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

Backcountry Campsite 4 is a primitive backcountry camping location in Georgia, offering an authentic wilderness experience for those seeking solitude and self-sufficiency. This site is ideal for backpackers and wilderness enthusiasts looking to explore Georgia's remote backcountry, and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The primitive nature of this campsite makes it perfect for adventurers comfortable with minimal facilities and a true backcountry setting.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

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

    Best time to visit Backcountry Campsite 4

    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° / 30°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 33°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 40°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 47°

      10 wet

    5. May

      79° / 56°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 68°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 67°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 60°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 48°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 38°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 33°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chatsworth 2, GA, 3.4 mi away at 710 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. 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

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