Georgia · Camping

Sassafras Hill Campsite

Sep–May
best months
  • At 1,197 ft
  • F. D. Roosevelt State Park

Sassafras Hill Campsite is a rustic camping destination nestled in Georgia's natural landscape, offering a back-to-basics outdoor experience for those seeking solitude and connection with nature. The campground provides access to the surrounding Georgia wilderness, making it an ideal base for exploring local hiking, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation. Whether operating as a first-come, first-served or reservable facility, this campground appeals to campers looking for an authentic, unpretentious Georgia camping experience.

  • Best time to go · Sep–May

    Best time to visit Sassafras Hill Campsite

    Best months: September–May. 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

      56° / 32°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      60° / 35°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 41°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      74° / 48°

      7 wet

    5. May

      81° / 56°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 65°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 68°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 67°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 62°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 50°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      65° / 40°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 34°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Talbotton, GA, 16.9 mi away at 620 ft. The station sits about 600 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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