U.S. Forest Service · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest · Suches, GA

Deep Hole Recreation Area

Deep Hole Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground and Day Use Area located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Deep Hole offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, picnicking, and a launch area for tubing and kayaking along the Toccoa River. Trout fishing is popular here in North Georgia so camping at Deep Hole adjacent to the Toccoa River is an amazing opportunity for avid fisherman. Nine campsites are neatly arranged in one loop and walking distance to the Toccoa River. Campsites 5 & 9 are directly next to the River.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov9 sitesNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Deep Hole Fishing PierVault ToiletPortal SignToccoa River
Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups9
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
1Back-in15Gravel5 / 2Yes
2Back-in20Gravel5 / 2Yes
3Back-in30Gravel5 / 2Yes
4Back-in20Gravel5 / 2Yes
5Back-in25GravelRiverfront5 / 2Yes
6Back-in25Gravel5 / 2Yes
7Back-in15Gravel5 / 2Yes
8Back-in15Gravel5 / 2Yes
9Pull-through30GravelRiverfront5 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Deep Hole has one double vault toilet within the campground with sites 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9 being the closest to the restroom. There is no water, hook-ups, elecricity, or dump station.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonYearlong
ForestChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
BookingReservations are required to camp in this campground. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS).
FeesCamping: $15 per site/night Day Use: $5 per vehicle/day Pay for you activity pass at Deep Hole Day Use with the Recreation.gov Mobile App. Log into your Recreation.gov account through the mobile app and scan the QR code at the area and follow the on-screen instructions.
Rules14 day stay limit. Maximum 2 vehicles per campsite. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Deep Hole Recreation Area30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 5.85 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowFebruary: 4.76 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMarch: 5.56 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowApril: 5.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.57 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 5.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 5.46 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.4°F averageFebruary: 40.5°F averageMarch: 47.1°F averageApril: 55.0°F averageMay: 63.0°F averageJune: 70.2°F averageJuly: 73.5°F averageAugust: 72.6°F averageSeptember: 67.2°F averageOctober: 56.7°F averageNovember: 47.0°F averageDecember: 40.6°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Blairsville Exp Stn, 14 miles from the campground at 1,949 feet, station USC00090969 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 60 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 3 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Blue Ridge, GA take US 515 north for 4 miles to GA Hwy. 60; turn right and go 2 miles to Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on GA Hwy. 60 for 14.8 miles and the campground will be on the right. From Dahlonega, GA take GA Hwy. 60 north for 27 miles and the campground will be on the left.

Nearest townSuches, Georgia
Coordinates34.7397° N, 84.1401° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearMountain Crossings ↗12.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗13.1 mi
RV sales & serviceBlairsville RV Sales ↗19.3 mi

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Video

Deep Hole Campground Tour

Worth a stop

Deep Hole Recreation Area is about twenty minutes south of Blue Ridge, Georgia on GA Highway 60. If you turn down Rock Creek Road (FSR 69) you can find the Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery, Frank Gross Recreation Area, and access to the Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area. Drive just a drive down the highway is Woody Gap Recreation Area, Chestatee Overlook, or Dockery Lake Recreation Area. Nearby water falls to visit are Helton Creek Falls, Dukes Creeks Falls, Long Creek Falls, Fall Branch Falls, and Raven Cliffs Falls. Just a short drive and located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, the Brasstown Bald Recreation Area & Visitor Center is a great place to visit. It is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level with a 360 degree view of four states. Towns within a short drive to visit are Blairsville, Helen, and Dahlonega, GA.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

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This campground sits inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Deep Hole Recreation Area is located within the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia and you can't ask for a better atmosphere for camping and floating down the Toccoa River. During the months of October, North Georgia's trees put on a vibrant show. Summer's dark greens change to brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows which makes the camping atmosphere amazing. Thousands of visitors make the trip annualy and we hope you will as well.

Recreation

This campground is located along the banks of a big turn of the Toccoa River just north of Suches, GA. The primary attraction to this area is the Toccoa River, with immediate access for fishing and boating. The Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery is only 5.5 miles away and they stock this area with trout weekly during peak camping season. Cooper Creek and Rock Creek are within ten minutes of Deep Hole Recreation Area, which offers visitors more areas to trout fish and more camping opportunities in beautiful North Georgia. Deep Hole is the beginning of the Toccoa River Canoe Trail, offering 13.8 miles of moderate paddling to the take-out at Sandy-Bottoms Recreation Area.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Deep Hole Recreation Area?

Sites at Deep Hole Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations are required to camp in this campground. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Deep Hole Recreation Area?

Camping: $15 per site/night Day Use: $5 per vehicle/day Pay for you activity pass at Deep Hole Day Use with the Recreation.gov Mobile App. Log into your Recreation.gov account through the mobile app and scan the QR code at the area and follow the on-screen instructions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Deep Hole Recreation Area?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Deep Hole Recreation Area open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Yearlong.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Deep Hole Recreation Area have?

9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Deep Hole Recreation Area?

Deep Hole Recreation Area is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Deep Hole Recreation Area?

There is no water, hook-ups, elecricity, or dump station.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Deep Hole Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Hole Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Deep Hole Recreation Area?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. 14 day stay limit.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Deep Hole Recreation Area?

This campground is located along the banks of a big turn of the Toccoa River just north of Suches, GA. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Deep Hole Recreation Area?

Suches, Georgia. Deep Hole Recreation Area is about twenty minutes south of Blue Ridge, Georgia on GA Highway 60.

Source: Getting there

What if Deep Hole Recreation Area is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Frank Gross Campground (2.7 mi), Cooper Creek Campground (4 mi), and Mulky Campground (4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby