About West Fork Campground
Visitors to this 5-site developed campground marvel over the picturesque bird’s eye view of the world renowned Chattooga River. Situated along the west fork of the river, this area offers isolation and adventure all in one. Visitors often comment they feel as though they’ve been swept back in time and are looking out onto the great frontier of the past when enjoying the area’s treasured scenic views. Come explore and enjoy such adventures as camping, fishing, hiking and canoeing!
- Fees: Camping: $10/night/site, Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Pass would be $5/night/site, must write the pass number on the fee…
- Season: Open year-round
- Managed by: USFS - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Where: 7 mi south of Highlands, NC · 34.94819, -83.20382
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forks | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 6.5 mi |
| 3 Forks Spur B | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| 3 Forks Spur A | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Willis Knob Horse Trail | Horse | 1.4 mi | 14.2 mi |
| Bartram | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 35.9 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.Dump station: 17.9 mi
Water fill-up: 17.9 mi
Propane: 11.9 mi