My daughter is having a sleepover next Friday and I've been asked to make myself scarce that night.
Does anyone know of a spot near the Atlanta area that I can hang for a single night? Most of the regular campgrounds around here require a two-night minimum.
I won't have the time to travel far since I'm working the first half of the day. Still, if anyone knows of a hammock-friendly spot that I can set up for one night I'd be grateful to hear about it.
Thanks,
- Mark (S-4-C)
Not sure if its changed, but, at Stone Mountain Park Campground, the two night minimum used to be only if you reserved a spot. First come/first served could camp for a single night. The website seems to say this still, "If you arrive without a reservation, spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a two-night minimum stay with a reservation (3 night minimum on Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July Weekend and Labor Day Weekend)." Might want to give them a call to confirm that.
Last edited by lilricky; 03-18-2011 at 20:32.
Depending on where you are at in Atlanta, Pine Mountain might be an option. I live in Columbus and head up there pretty often for an overnight. Probably be an hour drive or so for you, but it is nice.
SN
I would check out Pine MT.
+1 on Pine Mountain, nice area to hang
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If you are thinking of driving to Pine Mtn, then check out ****'s Creek or Bogg's Creek just north of the Cleveland area. About 45 min from Gainesville. Bogg's Creek has established sites but is a nice area and hanging would not be a problem (lots of trees).
Dave
If it was Sat - I'd say join us at Pilchers pond - (see NW GA Hang in planning forum) altho pilchers pond is prob a bit further than you want to travel...
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Probably not a couple of hours out of Lawrenceville. Been there twice in the last 2 years. Go through Helen, Ga., after going past all the tourist traps, on the north side of town take your 1st left across the Chatahochee River and then a quick right following the river. Go until you find your spot! Beautiful country.
Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.
Strapped-4-cache, did you find a place to hang for the weekend? Heading back up that way next month during springbreaks. I'll be hanging at my daughters if not out in the woods
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What part of Atlanta do you live in? How far do you want to drive? There are so many choices!-----------If you want to go south, I agree with the Pine Mountain trail suggestion. West, the Pinhoti trail isnt far, North?---------the Cohutta wilderness is only a couple of hrs up the road. -----Springer Mtn, Any where on the A.T. etc etc---I'm not sure what the official policy is at GA state parks concerning hammocks, but along the Pine Mtn trail they are very hammock friendly. ( at the campground at FDR state park, Ive seen alot of hammocks used--more every year! The campground staff are really nice and laid back. I dont think you would have any trouble there, and its a nice little campground)
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