West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA)

$10.00/night

919 Overflow Creek Road
Clayton, GA 30525

Overview

All Campsites at West Fork Campground are reservation only, you must reserve through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777

Visitors to this 5-site campground marvel over the picturesque bird's eye view of the world renowned Chattooga Wild and Scenic 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 treasure scenic views. Come explore and enjoy such adventures as camping, fishing, hiking, and canoeing!

Recreation

Enjoy your day on the west fork of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. Many opportunities are to be found around this beauiful longest free flowing river in the Southern States. Fishing is one of the favorites, you can spend your day on kayak or canoe, take a hike, or if you are not sure about going on the river without additional knowledge and skills you might even want to join one of the outfitter and guides companies that are permitted with the Forest Service to operate on the river. For more information on the companies approved on the river pleae Click here

Facilities

There are picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts at each site. A toilet facility and bear resistant trash bins are available in the parking lot. These are walk-in only sites. You must park your vehicle in the main parking lot and walk to your campsite.

Natural Features

West Fork Campground is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.

Nearby Attractions

Along with the beautiful Wild and Scenic River at the back door the area has many hiking trails nearby. Bartram trail, Chattooga River trail, 3-Forks Trail, and Holcomb Creek trail are all in the area, along with a host of waterfalls, and views abound. The state managed Warwoman Wildlife Management Area is just a few miles to the west and to the northwest of this campground is Rabun Bald the second highest peak in the State of Georgia at 4696' above sea level.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (706) 754-6221.

Charges & Cancellations

Camp site features

Across 5 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 5 sites
Pets allowed: all 5 sites
Longest RV: 20 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: Tent

Fees

Effective May 1st, 2025 West Fork Campground will be available by reservation only. Reservations and payment must be made online at recreation.gov or the Rec.Gov App. Download the recreation.gov app prior to heading to your favorite site.

Directions

From Clayton, Georgia drive on Warwoman Road (east bound towards South Carolina) for approximately 13.2 miles, turn left on Overflow Creek Road and the campground will be 1 mile up the road on the left.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

15 reviews

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Derek L

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Reviewed 20 days ago

Toilets need some work.

Jim B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

I’ve been going to Westfork Campground for over 30 years. It is an amazing place to go when you are truly wanting to disconnect and relax.

Barry S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Me & my friends & our children have been camping there at the West Fork for over 20 yrs. I would say that the new reservation thing will probably help. I want to thank you for all that you do. It is a blessing to have a place to go camp out with our buddies & children. HOWEVER, WHY HAVE THEY STOPPED STOCKING THE WEST FORK BRIDGE WITH TROUT?? That has been a popular fishing spot for a long time & we have been bringing our boys who have fallen in love with the trout fishing there. We are starting to bring our grandchildren now & there were no fish out there. What a disappointment. Please let me know that you plan to change this for next summer because we will have to change our plans after 20 yrs.

William C

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Reviewed 4 months ago

We picked this location understanding it was somewhat of a primitive location but did have bathroom facilities. Being a couple of elder status, this was important. Upon arrival the first thing we noticed was the restroom facilities were disgusting and unusable. There was human waste to the lid of the toilet and waste on the floor and walls of the dilapidated old building. Having paid for the site we decided to stay and would have to travel 15 miles to town to find rest facilities when needed. In addition all the garbage cans were overfilled. We did speak with two rangers and brought these items to their attention. We setup our tent on site #2 and prepared for the stay. That evening we had a terrible rainstorm lasting several hours only to be woken by a tent full of water about 4inches in depth. Going outside our tent it was discovered that we were in the direct path of drainage for these two sites, which was not marked as a no tenting location. Needless to say this was not a pleasant experience and certainly not one we should have paid for.

Joseph G

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Reviewed 5 months ago

bathrooms could use some serious help

Tristan C

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Reviewed 6 months ago

Scenery is nice.

Availability

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