Federal campgroundtype
26sites
First comebooking
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months
About The Pocket Campground
- Fees: Fee
- Managed by: United States Forest Service
- Where: 9 mi west of Resaca, GA · 34.57036, -85.09748
Amenities:
ToiletsDrinking waterTents allowed
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
50°31°Jan
55°34°Feb
63°41°Mar
72°48°Apr
79°56°May
86°64°Jun
89°68°Jul
88°67°Aug
83°61°Sep
73°49°Oct
62°39°Nov
53°34°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.
See The Pocket 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | 1.4 mi | 2.6 mi | |
| Pocket Trail Connector | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 0.4 mi |
| East Armuchee Trail | Horse | 1.5 mi | 6.5 mi |
| Saddlehorn Trail | Horse | 1.5 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Wheat Trail | Horse | 1.6 mi | 5.0 mi |
| Pocket Trail Spur | Hiking | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 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.Stargazing nearby: Clarence T. Jones Observatory (UTC) (University observatory), 35 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 19.5 mi
Propane: 15.2 mi