Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area
Campground · Georgia ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Chattahoochee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 0
- Bookable sites
- 1,484 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Fern Springs is home to historical hand-constructed stone pavilions, walkways, bridges, water rills, and stairways. The area is closed to all use.
Recreation
Lake Russell Beach and Boat Launch, located just 6.5 miles from the picnic area, offers a popular swimming beach and ample fishing opportunities.
Facilities
The area is closed to public use
Natural Features
Fern Springs is cradled by white pines, hemlocks, and old-growth oak trees and has a large grassy lawn and rich understory.
The area was constructed by the Civilian ConservationCorpsp in the 1930s and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Charges & Cancellations
No reservations site is closed to all public use
The facts
- 0 bookable sites
- 1 site in total, including non-bookable
- 1 site for day use only
- Loops: FERN SPRINGS DAY USE PICNIC AREA
Site types
- 1 Management
1 campsite at Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area
Check-in 9:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | FERN SPRINGS DAY USE PICNIC AREA | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
34.56000, -83.45556 · 34°33'36.0"N 83°27'20.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 49 | 53 | 60 | 69 | 76 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 79 | 70 | 60 | 52 |
| Low °F | 30 | 33 | 39 | 47 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 60 | 49 | 39 | 34 |
| Precip in | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 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 Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area
- Can you reserve a site at Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area?
- Yes, Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area have?
- 1 site in total, of which 0 can be booked.
Camping near Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area
- Lake Russell Recreation Area 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp 20.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Nancytown Day Use and Trailhead Pass 4.5 mi · Activity pass
- Lake Russell Boat Launch and Beach Areas 5.1 mi · Activity pass
- Frady Branch Trail System 5.8 mi · Activity pass
- Panther Creek Recreation Area 9.8 mi · Campground
- Pear Tree Hill Group Camp 13.6 mi · Campground
- Chattooga River District 13.7 mi · Facility
- Angel Falls Trailhead 13.9 mi · Facility
- Wildcat Creek Road Corridor 20.7 mi · Facility
- Wildcat Creek Campground #1 Lower 20.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
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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