Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
Apr–Octbest months
About Bear Creek Campground
- Managed by: United States Forest Service
- Where: 9 mi northwest of Ellijay, GA · 34.81247, -84.5593
Amenities:
Toilets
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
48°29°Jan
52°32°Feb
60°38°Mar
69°46°Apr
76°54°May
82°61°Jun
85°65°Jul
84°64°Aug
79°58°Sep
70°48°Oct
59°38°Nov
51°32°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
See Bear Creek Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 6.8 mi |
| Mountaintown Creek | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Pinhoti | Horse | 0.6 mi | 96.2 mi |
| Bear Creek Spur | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 22.5 mi
Water fill-up: 24.4 mi
Propane: 12.3 mi