Georgia · Camping

Pocket Recreational Area

1
sites
from $15
fee
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Pocket Recreational Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Pocket Recreational Area, 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.

  • 1 site for group and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 900 ft
  • Conasauga Ranger DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Pocket Recreational Area is a campground in Georgia with 135 sites. It is managed by State Department of Natural Resources.

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 Pocket Recreational Area

    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° / 31°

    2. Feb

      55° / 34°

    3. Mar

      65° / 41°

    4. Apr

      73° / 48°

    5. May

      80° / 57°

    6. Jun

      86° / 65°

    7. Jul

      89° / 69°

    8. Aug

      89° / 68°

    9. Sep

      84° / 62°

    10. Oct

      75° / 49°

    11. Nov

      63° / 40°

    12. Dec

      54° / 34°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dalton, GA, 16.9 mi away at 799 ft. 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

Pocket Recreational Area

1 site for group and RV camping

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