About The Pocket Recreation Area
The Pocket recreation area in northwest Georgia is named for lying in a low area surrounded by the steep ridges of Horn and Mill Mountains, and is the former site of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp F-16. Families camping here can enjoy the vibrant spring colors of mountain laurel as well as the brilliant fall color mix provided by mixed hardwoods.
- Fees: **$15/site/night**
- Season: April – October 31
- Managed by: USFS - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Where: 8 mi west of Resaca, GA · 34.58476, -85.0853
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
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.
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 | 0.2 mi | 2.6 mi | |
| Pocket Trail Connector | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Pocket Trail Spur | Hiking | 0.6 mi | |
| Johns Mountain | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Wheat Trail | Horse | 1.7 mi | 5.0 mi |
| Keown Falls | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.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), 34 mi.
Dump station: 18.9 mi
Propane: 14.6 mi
Camps nearby
- The Pocket Campground 1.2 mi
- Dry Creek Equestrian Trailhead 2.6 mi
- Camp Sidney Dew 4.2 mi
- Dispersed spot · 6 mi SW of Dalton 8.5 mi
- Blue Moon Campground 15.7 mi
- James H. Floyd State Park Campground 18.1 mi