Facility · Georgia ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cohutta Wildlife Management Area · Open Access
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.
34.85580, -84.65799 · 34°51'20.9"N 84°39'28.8"W
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 51 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 89 | 84 | 74 | 62 | 53 |
| Low °F | 30 | 33 | 40 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 33 |
| Precip in | 4.9 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 5.4 |
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.
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.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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