Willis Knob Horse Camp
Campground · Georgia · 8 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Chattahoochee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 8
- Bookable sites
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 15
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 1,650 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Located in the northern Georgia mountains, far from civilization, Willis Knob Horse Campground is one of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests most beloved horse-lover hideaways.The campground features equestrian camping, riding and hiking trails and fishing in the nearby Chattooga River.
Recreation
The 15-mile Willis Knob Trail in Georgia and 12.5 mile Rocky Gap Trail in South Carolina provide some of the most scenic horseback riding and hiking in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Winding across deeply dissected ridges, the trails descend into the vast Chattooga River.
The 10.7-mile Chattooga River Trail and the 37-mile Bartram Trail are also accessible nearby and are for hiking only. Fishing is available in the Chattooga River.
Facilities
The campground provides single, double and group campsites for tent and RV camping. There are water and electric hookups at each of the horse campsites, along with tables, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. Sorry there is no dump station. The closest one is at Black Rock State Park in Mountain City, GA. Hitching highlines and a horse watering station are available. Campers are required to clean up after their horses using trailers provided on-site for manure only.
Natural Features
The horse camp is located in a heavily wooded area of the forest, amid deep canyons and near to the Georgia-South Carolina border.Nearby Attractions
Chattooga River Wild and Scenic area is nearby
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (706) 754-6221.The facts
- 8 bookable sites
- 5 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 15 people per site
- Loops: WKHC
Site types
- 5 Equestrian Electric
- 3 Group Equestrian
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Grills — not available
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.
8 campsites at Willis Knob Horse Camp
Check-in 5:00 PM · Check-out 4:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | WKHC | Group Equestrian | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 15 | 🐾 |
| 3 | WKHC | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 5 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 4-5 | WKHC | Group Equestrian | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 6 | WKHC | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 5 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 6-8 | WKHC | Group Equestrian | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 15 | |
| 7 | WKHC | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 5 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 8 | WKHC | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 5 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 9 | WKHC | Equestrian Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 5 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Clayton, Georgia, take Warwoman Road east for about 12 miles. Turn right on Willis Knob Road (Forest Service Road 157) and continue for 2 miles to the campground on the left. The physical address for the horse campground is 1922 Willis Knob Road, Clayton, GA 30525
34.89944, -83.22250 · 34°53'58.0"N 83°13'21.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 54 | 61 | 70 | 76 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 79 | 70 | 61 | 53 |
| Low °F | 30 | 32 | 38 | 46 | 54 | 62 | 65 | 64 | 58 | 47 | 38 | 32 |
| Precip in | 5.9 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 6.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.2 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 Willis Knob Horse Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Willis Knob Horse Camp?
- Yes, Willis Knob Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Willis Knob Horse Camp have?
- 8 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Willis Knob Horse Camp?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Willis Knob Horse Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Willis Knob Horse Camp.
- Does Willis Knob Horse Camp have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Willis Knob Horse Camp?
- Campfires are allowed at Willis Knob Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Willis Knob Horse Camp
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- West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cherry Hill Campground 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Twin Lakes Day Use Area 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cliffside Lake Shelters 12.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Van Hook Glade 12.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blue Valley Dispersed Camping 7.5 mi · Facility
- Burrells Ford 7.6 mi · Campground
- Andrew Pickens Ranger District 8.2 mi · Facility
- Chattooga River District 14.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 706-754-6221
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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