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Andrew Pickens Ranger District
The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is home to the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, a popular angling and whitewater destination. The Ellicott Rock Wilderness offers opportunities for solitude and primitive camping. The district also has numerous waterfalls and hiking trails to satisfy every challenge level.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Ranger Station: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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| Information Center: | Dispersed camping is permitted on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District. Campsites must be at least 50 feet from rivers, streams or trails, and must be at least .25 miles from the road. No permit is required for dispersed camping. |
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:- Burrells Ford
- Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- Cherry Hill Recreation Area
- Grapevine
- Long Bottom Ford
- Whetstone Horse Camp
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Dispersed Camping
Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping:Dispersed camping is permitted on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District. Campsites must be at least 50 feet from rivers, streams or trails, and at least .25 miles from the road. No permit is required for dispersed camping.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:- Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- Chattooga Picnic Area and Fishing Pier
- Chattooga Wild and Scenic River
- Chauga Scenic River
- Ellicott Rock Wilderness
- Hell Hole
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Chattooga Picnic Area and Fishing Pier
- Chattooga Trail
- Earls Ford Hiking Trail
- East Fork Trail
- Ellicott Rock Wilderness
- Foothills National Recreation Trail
- Fork Mountain Trail
- King Creek Falls
- Oconee Connector
- Opossum Creek Falls
- Riley Moore Falls
- Rocky Gap/Willis Knob Horse Trails
- Spoonauger Falls
- Station Cove Falls
- Station Creek Falls
- Winding Stairs Trail
- Yellow Branch Falls
- Yellow Branch Picnic Area and Nature Trail
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- Chattooga Trail
- Earls Ford Hiking Trail
- East Fork Trail
- Ellicott Rock Wilderness
- Foothills National Recreation Trail
- Fork Mountain Trail
- Opossum Creek Falls
- Riley Moore Falls
- Spoonauger Falls
Horse Camping
Recreation areas with activity Horse Camping:Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:Big Game Hunting
Recreation areas with activity Big Game Hunting:Game Bird/Waterfowl
Recreation areas with activity Game Bird/Waterfowl:Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:Viewing Plants
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants:Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:- Brasstown Falls
- Chattooga Wild and Scenic River
- King Creek Falls
- Opossum Creek Falls
- Oscar Wigington Overlook
- Riley Moore Falls
- Spoonauger Falls
- Station Cove Falls
- Yellow Branch Falls
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Tubing
Recreation areas with activity Tubing:
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