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

Cooper Creek Campground

Cooper Creek Campground is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest along the banks of Cooper Creek in the North Georgia Mountains. The Campground offers many recreation activities including camping, hiking, trout fishing, and hunting. The campground is well kept and is a nice place for just a weekend getaway or an extended stay. Most of the campsites are fairly spaced apart so the privacy level is decent which makes for and enjoyable time. This Recreation area is well known for great trout fishing year-round and you can fish up and down the main creek or take the numerous trails along the bank of the creek if you’re not having any luck at the campground.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov25 sitesNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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The view from the Banks of Cooper CreekEntrance to the Cooper Creek LoopFishing Area near the Cooper Creek LoopFishing Hole Across from Mulky Loop
Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups25
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 10 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

25 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
Site 13Cooper Creek LoopBack-in68GravelPartial5 / 2YesYes
Site 14Cooper Creek LoopBack-in45GravelPartial5 / 2YesYes
Site 17Cooper Creek LoopBack-in45Partial5 / 2YesYes
Site 18Cooper Creek LoopBack-in45GravelPartial5 / 2YesYes
Site 19Cooper Creek LoopBack-in66GravelPartial5 / 2YesYes
Site 20Cooper Creek LoopBack-in50GravelPartial5 / 2YesYes
Site 21Cooper Creek LoopBack-in90GravelPartial5 / 2YesYes
Site 22Cooper Creek LoopBack-in99GravelPartial5 / 2YesYes
Site 23Cooper Creek LoopPull-through10Partial5 / 2YesYes
Site 25Cooper Creek LoopBack-in40GravelPartial5 / 2YesYes

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
AccessibilitySites Site 13, Site 14, Site 17, Site 18 and 21 more are listed accessible

Cooper Creek Campgound has two vault toilets. One near site 23 at the Cooper Creek Loop and site 5 at Mulky. The campground has no flush toilets, showers, hook-ups, or dumstations. Drinking water is provided only during peak season, which is from April 1st though October 31st. Fees are reduced during off-peak when the water is shutoff and winterized. (November 1st through March 31st.

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 Peak Season: April 1 - October 31 $15 per night/site $30 Double Site (Site #24) Camping Non-Peak Season(no water): November 1 - March 31 $7.50 per night/site $15 Double Site (Site #24)
Rules14 day stay limit. Maximum 2 vehicles per campsite. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cooper Creek Campground30°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, 10 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, GA. In Morganton, turn right on GA Hwy. 60 south for 15.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 4, go 6 miles. From Blairsville, GA: GA take US 515 south 2.5 miles to Kiutuestia Creek Road. Turn left, go 1.3 miles.

Nearest townSuches, Georgia
Coordinates34.7612° N, 84.0746° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearMountain Crossings ↗9.1 mi
RV sales & serviceBlairsville RV Sales ↗15.5 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗16.4 mi

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Cheap Campsites! Mulky Campground at Cooper Creek. North Georgia.

Worth a stop

If cooper creek is booked please check out Deep Hole Campground which is 15 minutes south. This campground has nine sites and is also a great place to catch fish along the Toccoa River. 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. Just a short drive down the highway are 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 Forest, 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, Blue Ridge, 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.

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Natural features

Cooper Creek Campground is settled inside The Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area. It spans more than 30,000 acres, and lies within the Chattahoochee National Forest. This WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey and small game. The trails in this wildlife management area offer nearly eight miles of easy to moderate hiking. The trails follow old logging trails and new footpaths through a variety of hardwood, mixed pine and hardwood, and white pine and hemlock forests.

Recreation

There are several hiking trails that start in or near the campground and all are interconnected, so forming a loop is a breeze. The Yellow Mountain Trail is the longest at 3.2 miles, so these are great little trails for taking the kids or the inexperienced hiker on. The Duncan Ridge Trail isn’t far up the road if you would like to do a more challenging hike. Yellow Mtn. Trail – 3.2 miles Connector Trail – 0.4 miles Mill Shoals Trail – 0.9 miles Shope Gap Trail – 0.6 miles Cooper Creek Trail – 1.7 miles

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cooper Creek Campground?

Sites at Cooper Creek Campground 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 Cooper Creek Campground?

Camping Peak Season: April 1 - October 31 $15 per night/site $30 Double Site (Site #24) Camping Non-Peak Season(no water): November 1 - March 31 $7.50 per night/site $15 Double Site (Site #24)

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cooper Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Cooper Creek Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Yearlong.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Cooper Creek Campground have?

25 sites, including 25 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Cooper Creek Campground?

Cooper Creek Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Cooper Creek Campground?

The campground has no flush toilets, showers, hook-ups, or dumstations.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Cooper Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cooper Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cooper Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Cooper Creek Campground?

Sites Site 13, Site 14, Site 17, and Site 18 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 25 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Cooper Creek Campground?

There are several hiking trails that start in or near the campground and all are interconnected, so forming a loop is a breeze. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Cooper Creek Campground?

Suches, Georgia. If cooper creek is booked please check out Deep Hole Campground which is 15 minutes south.

Source: Getting there