Georgia · Camping

Under the Hemlock

Under the HemlockPhoto: anonymouse1, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Yes
fee
Mar–Nov
best months

Caution at last check

Weather is marginal · OpenWeather · checked 18 h ago

  • At 1,685 ft

Under the Hemlock offers a shaded camping experience nestled beneath Georgia's native hemlock forest, providing a cool retreat for those seeking a woodland setting. The campground suits visitors interested in forest immersion and nearby outdoor recreation, with sites positioned to take advantage of the natural canopy cover. Availability and reservation details should be confirmed directly with the managing agency.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Under the Hemlock

    Best months: March–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

      48° / 31°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      52° / 34°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      60° / 40°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 47°

      9 wet

    5. May

      75° / 55°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 63°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 67°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 66°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 61°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 50°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      59° / 40°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      51° / 35°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jasper 1 Nnw, GA, 11.7 mi away at 1,465 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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