Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area

Facility · Georgia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cohutta Wildlife Management Area · Open Access

3,198 ft
Elevation

A large grassy field located approximately 1 mile from Lake Conasauga Recreation area.  Primitive camping--no amenities.  Campers may utilitize Lake Conasauga recreation opportunities by parking in the picnic area parking lot, which has a $5 parking fee, or the boat ramp parking area.  Emery Creek trail departs from the Ball Field, and Tearbritches Trailhead is just across the road for those interested in Cohutta Wilderness hiking.

The facts

  • Season: Mid-March – December 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

34.85580, -84.65799 · 34°51'20.9"N 84°39'28.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F515563727986898984746253
Low °F303340475664686760483833
Precip in4.94.75.35.04.65.55.44.34.33.54.65.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area

Can you reserve a site at Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area?
No. Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Free

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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