Low Gap Campground
- from $12
- fee
- Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov
- best months
Is Low Gap Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Low Gap Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).
Road Maintenance: West Cowpen Road (FSR 17)
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 1,791 ft
- Chattooga River Ranger DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area
Low Gap Campground offers 65 sites nestled in a scenic Georgia forest setting managed by the U.S. Forest Service. This campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the natural attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the region, with sites suitable for tent and RV camping. Reservations are available, making it easy to plan your Georgia forest getaway.
Local outfitters
- North Georgia Ultimate Canopy Tours27 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov
Best time to visit Low Gap Campground
Best months: March–June and August–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
49° / 29°
11 wet
Feb
53° / 31°
10 wet
Mar
61° / 36°
10 wet
Apr
70° / 43°
9 wet
May
77° / 52°
10 wet
Jun
83° / 61°
12 wet
Jul
86° / 65°
12 wet
Aug
85° / 64°
11 wet
Sep
80° / 58°
8 wet
Oct
70° / 46°
8 wet
Nov
60° / 36°
8 wet
Dec
51° / 32°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Helen, GA, 4.8 mi away at 1,493 ft. 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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