The Best Camping in Ellijay

Rich Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Cherry Log, Georgia.

The hike to the five waterfalls on the Emery Creek trail is one of the most spectacular hikes in Georgia. This trail is moderate in climb, yet secluded in the Cohutta Wilderness and challenging enough to keep crowds away. Two things to note about this trail: it is wet (there are 20 creek crossing...

Emery Creek Trail to Bald Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crandall, Georgia.

Fort Mountain rises prominently from the plateau to the West, serving as the start of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Georgia. The Gahuti Backcountry Trail circumnavigates the mountain, with several overlooks with views in all directions.  At 8.1 miles, this hike is moderately difficult, but can...

Gahuti Inner Loop to West Overlook, Fort Mountain, and Cool Springs Overlook is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Chatsworth, Georgia.

Lake Blue Ridge Campground Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Lake Blue Ridge Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Cohutta to Big Frog Wilderness via Benton Mackaye Trailhead is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Begin your journey from Amicalola Falls State Park. Despite the steep climb, you should park at the base of the falls and climb the steps for a great view of one of the grandest falls in the South. (For more on that hike, see: "Climb the Stairs to Amicalola Falls"). From the top of the falls, fol...

Jacks River Trail Through Hike is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Epworth, Georgia.

Hickory Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crandall, Georgia.

Hickey Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crandall, Georgia.

Morganton Point Campground is one of the most well-maintained campgrounds in North Georgia. There are sites available for both RVs and tents, but the tent section is separate from the RV area so don't worry about any noisy generators!  I camped at Site F, a tent-only campsite. This campsite (and ...

Benton MacKaye and Duncan Ridge Trail: Morganton Highway to Toccoa River Bridge is a 6.9mile out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Suches, Georgia.

Beech Bottom Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Fort, Tennessee.

Wolf Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near the city of Copperhill.