Wildcat Campground #1
- from $10
- fee
- Mar–Nov
- best months
Is Wildcat Campground #1 open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Wildcat Campground #1, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).
Bear Creek Road, FS 241, Temporarily Closed
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 2,505 ft
- Chattooga River Ranger DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Wildcat Campground #1 is a U.S. Forest Service facility offering 80 campsites nestled in Georgia's national forest landscape, providing an accessible base for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground's size and forest setting make it well-suited for families and groups seeking hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the surrounding area. As a Forest Service operation, sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, making it an ideal choice for spontaneous camping trips.
Local outfitters
- North Georgia Ultimate Canopy Tours32 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Wilson FallsWaterfall1.5 mi
- Hemlock FallsHiking1.9 mi
- Moccasin Creek State ParkState park2.2 mi
- steeltrap gap trailHiking2.3 mi
- Graffiti BoulderRock climbing4.6 mi
- Oakey MountainSummit6.8 mi
Anna Ruby FallsWaterfallPhoto: Jsfouche, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)6.9 mi
- A.t. Plum Orchard ShelterCamping8.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Lake Rabun Beach Recreation AreaCamping · ~16 min drive
Bear Ridge Group CampCamping · ~21 min drivePhoto: Dsdugan, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
A.t. Muskrat Creek ShelterCamping · ~23 min drivePhoto: Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
A.T. Carter Gap ShelterCamping · ~24 min drivePhoto: Pete Seabolt, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Jackrabbit Mountain CampgroundCamping · ~26 min drivePhoto: Miles Buddy, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Wildcat Creek Campground #2 UpperCamping · Next door
- Wildcat Campground #2Camping · Next door
- Wildcat Creek Camp GroundCamping · ~2 min drive
- A.T. Deep Gap ShelterCamping · ~7 min drive
- River Bend CampgroundCamping · ~13 min drive
Best time to visit Wildcat Campground #1
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.
Jan
46° / 26°
Feb
50° / 28°
Mar
57° / 35°
Apr
66° / 43°
May
72° / 51°
Jun
77° / 59°
Jul
80° / 62°
Aug
79° / 61°
Sep
74° / 55°
Oct
66° / 44°
Nov
57° / 35°
Dec
49° / 30°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Germany Valley, GA, 10.7 mi away at 2,832 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