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Blue Ridge Ranger District

The Blue Ridge Ranger District is the central part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The district office is on the north side of US Highway 76, 1.5 miles west of the intersection of US 76 and US 19 in the town of Blairesville, GA.

Recreation Activity Overview

Brasstown Bald live webcam

Address: 2042 Highway 515 West Blairsville, GA 30512
Hours of Operation: Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Phone: 706-745-6928
Mailing Address: 2042 Highway 515 West Blairsville, GA 30512

Additional Office Information

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

 

Blue Ridge Ranger District Map / Interactive Visitor Map

Counties Covered: Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Towns, Union

Wildlife Management Areas: Blue Ridge WMA, Cooper’s Creek WMA, Chattahoochee WMA, Chestatee WMA, Rich Mountain WMA

 

All Recreation on District:

Aska Trail System – Fannin County

Beasley Knob OHV Trails – Union County

Benton MacKaye Trail in Georgia – Fannin, Gilmer, Union Counties

Boggs Creek Recreation Area – Lumpkin County

Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center – Towns County

Byron Herbert Reece Trail – Union County

Chestatee Overlook – Lumpkin County

Cooper Creek Recreation Area – Union County

Davenport Mountain OHV Trails – Union County

DeSoto Falls Recreation Area – Lumpkin County

Deep Hole Recreation Area – Fannin County

Dockery Lake Recreation Area – Lumpkin County

Duncan Ridge Trail – Union County

Frank Gross Recreation Area – Fannin County

Helton Creek Falls – Union County

Jake and Bull Mountain Trail System – Lumpkin County

Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area – Fannin County

Lake Chatuge Recreation Area – Towns County

Lake Winfield Scott Campground – Union County

Lakewood Landing Boat Launch – Fannin County

Morganton Point Campground – Fannin County

Mulky Campground – Union County

Sosebee Cove Scenic Area and Trail – Union County

Springer Mountain Trailhead – Fannin County

Toccoa River Canoe Trail – Fannin County

Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area – Fannin County

Track Rock Petroglyphs – Union County

Vogel State Park & B.H. Reece Homestead Trail – Union County

Waters Creek Day Use Area – Union County

Whissenhunt OHV Trails – Lumpkin County

Woody Gap Trailhead – Union County

 

View from Brasstown Bald

Recreation Sites

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Boggs Creek Recreation Area
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking
Find out more by reading these FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about Boggs Creek Recreation AreaFor great camping options, visitors are encouraged to make use of nearby areas on the national forest,…

Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center
Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, the Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level

Chestatee Overlook
Site Open
Scenic Drives
The Chestatee Overlook gives you a wide-angle view of the watershed that gives rise to the Chestatee River. In the foreground lies the Dockery Lake Campground and in the distance is the Blood…

Cooper Creek Recreation Area
Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Cooper Creek Recreation Area is located along the banks of  Cooper Creek in the North Georgia mountains. Campers can experience all types of recreation activites, including camping, hiking, trout…

Deep Hole Recreation Area
Site Open
Water Activities Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
Located along the banks of a big turn in the Toccoa River just north of Suches, GA, this small campground and recreation area offers camping, canoeing and fishing.  This is a great place for year…

DeSoto Falls Recreation Area
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Picnicking
Camping at DeSoto Falls Recreation Area is open. The DeSoto Falls Recreation Area is located off Highway 129 just inside the National Forest boundary.  The campground is a scenic spot with easy…

Dockery Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
Overlooking Dockery Lake and nestled deep within the mountains 12 miles north of Dahlonega, GA.  Dockery Lake Recreation Area offers camping, picnicking and fishing for all ages. The Dockery Lake…

Helton Creek Falls
Site Open
Hiking
The Helton Creek Falls Trail is an easy 0.2 mile hike. Please be advised there are many abrupt changes in grade along this short walk. Please stay on the trail and observation deck.

Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area
Site Open
Water Activities Hiking
Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area is located on the west side of Blue Ridge Lake in Blue Ridge, GA. The lake is a 3,290 acre Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reservoir. Blue Ridge Lake offers…

Last updated August 29, 2025

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