Frank Gross Campground

Frank Gross Campground

A Rural campground in Georgia

Frank Gross Campground sits among the stunning landscapes of Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Georgia . With 2 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.

Sites are first-come, first-served , and the best times to visit are May-oct when the weather is most comfortable .

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🏕️ At a Glance

⛺ Sites: 2
🚙 Max RV: 35 feet ft
🏛️ Agency: Usda Forest Service
🚻 Restrooms: Yes
💧 Water: No
🐕 Pets: Allowed
🚿 Showers: No
🥾 Hiking: Available
🦅 Birding: 100/100 (Mississippi Flyway)
⏱️ Stay Limit: 14 days
💲 Nightly Fee: $25-35
📅 Reservations: First-come, first-served
🌆 Best Seasons: May-oct
📍 GPS: 34.7014, -84.1494
🆔 Facility ID: 10176084

💳 Booking & Fees

📅 Reservations: First-come, first-served. View on Recreation.gov →
💵 Nightly Fee: $25-35
📋 Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.

⏰ Stay Limit: 14 days
💡 Tip: Book early for peak season (May-oct). Sites can fill up months in advance.

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🌤️ Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.

🌞 May-oct

🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep

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Frank Gross Campground located in Suches, Georgia, offering 2 camping sites.

Frank Gross Campground

A Rural campground in Georgia

📍
Location
Suches, Georgia
💰
Fees
$25-35

Stay Limit
14 days
🚌
Max RV Length
35 feet
🐾
Pets
Available
📡
Cell Coverage
Verizon: Fair
AT&T: Fair
T-Mobile: Poor

Overview

If You Enjoy Hiking, the Benton Mackaye Trail Is North of Frank Gross; This Trail Crosses the Toccoa River on a Suspension Bridge That Is 260 Feet Long. North Georgia Is a Playground for Wildlife Watchers. Antique Trains Head to Nearby Mountain Villages Along the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.

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the Tennessee Overhill Including the Ducktown Basin Museum, Ocoee Whitewater Center, Ocoee Scenic Byway, and Hiwassee Rail Adventures in Etowah.

Frank Gross Is a U. S. Forest Service Campground Located Approximately 2 Hours North of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Frank Gross Campground Offers Visitors Year-Round Recreation Opportunities Such As Camping, Fishing, Picnicking, and Hiking. Trout Fishing Is Popular Here in North Georgia So Having a Campsite Such As Frank Gross Adjacent to the Rock Creek Is an Amazing Opportunity for Avid Fisherman. Eight Campsites Are Neatly Arranged for Privacy and Only Walking Distance to Rock Creek. Campsites 2 & 5 Are Directly Next to the River. the Climate Here Is Fairly Mild and Generally Offers All Four Seasons, So It’S a Wonderful Place to Relax and Experience Each of These Throughout the Year. We Have an Abundance of Deer, Turkey, Bear, and Small Furbearers. If You Need to Get Away From Civilization and Everyday Life, Please Visit Frank Gross Campground. You’Ll Be Glad You Did.

We Have Plenty of Recreational Opportunities That Are Not Far From Frank Gross. Fishing in Rock Creek and Mill Creek for Stocked and Wild Trout Is Popular. the Chattahoocee National Fish Hatchery Is Also Located on Rock Creek Approximately 1/4 Mile Downstream From Frank Gross. the Facility Offers an Informational Visitor Kiosk, Outdoor Raceway Viewing, Picniking, and an Environmental Education Center. Hiking Trails Within a 30 Minute Drive – the Appalachian Trail Is Approximately 4 Miles South at the Intersection of Fs Road 42 and Fs Road 69. the Benton Mackaye Trail Crosses Fs Road 333 Approximately 4 Miles North.

If Frank Gross Is Booked, Check Out Our Other Forest Service Campgrounds That Are Just a 15 Min Drive Away. Cooper Creek Campground and Deep Hope Recreation Area. These Campgrounds Offer a Great Experience of Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, and Picknicking. Hope to See You Soon!

Frank Gross Campground Has One Double Vault Toilet Within the Campground with Sites 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Being the Closest to the Restroom. There Is No Water, Hook-Ups, Elecricity, or Dump Station at This Campground.

Frank Gross Campground Is Nestled on the Banks of Rock Creek in the Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area Inside the Chattahoochee National Forest. Once You Turn Down Rock Creek Road, the 5 Mile Drive to Frank Gross Campground Is Breathtaking. Rock Creek Is Visible for Most of the Drive So It Gives Fisherman an Opportunity to Locate a Good Spot to Fish As You Travel to the Campground. Experiencing All Four Seasons Here in North Georgia Makes Camping a Pleasant Experience for Everybody. During the Months of October, North Georgia’S Trees Put on a Vibrant Show. Summer’S Dark Greens Change to Brilliant Reds, Oranges, and Yellows Which Makes the Camping Atmosphere Amazing. Thousands of Visitors Make the Trip Annualy and We Hope You Will As Well.

Nearby Attractions

Blue Ridge, Georgia Is a Mountain Town in Northern Georgia Within 30 Minutes of Frank Gross Campground. Exhibitions and Shows at the Art Center and the Blue Ridge Community Theater Highlight the Work of the Town’S Thriving Artistic Community. Craft Breweries and Restaurants Dot the Downtown. Trails Run Through the Chattahoochee National Forest to Long Creek and Fall Branch Waterfalls.

Mercier Orchards Is an Attraction That You Must Visit. This Is a Family-Owned and Operated Apple Orchard Now in Its 4Th Generation. Started Back in 1943 by Bill & Adele Mercier. Mercier Orchards Is Now Celebrating Over 75 Years of Fruitful Harvest! the Combination of Their U-Pick Events, Bakery & Market Cafe, Market Store, and Now Their Farm Winery Makes Them a Great Choice for a Day Trip by Yourself or with the Family! Spend the Day Experiencing What Makes Them Unique! They’Re Constantly Improving Products and the Store Will Give You the Best Experience That They Can Possibly Offer.

They Currently Grow Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches, Nectarines, and Apples! Be Sure to Check Out Their Upcoming Events to See What’S Going on at the Orchard!

Cooper Creek Store Is Within 15Mins of Frank Gross. They Have All Your Camping Supply Needs. Once You Reach Hwy 60 Going North, Turn Right and It’S About a Mile on the Right.

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Managed by: Usda Forest Service

Site Details

Campsite Information

  • Total Sites: 2
  • Hookup Types: Electric
  • Max RV Length: 35 feet

Amenities

  • 🚻 Restrooms: Available
  • 🚿 Showers: No
  • 🗑️ Dump Station: Available
  • 💧 Potable Water: No
  • 🛝 Playground: Available
  • 🧺 Laundry: False
  • 📶 WiFi: False
  • 🏊 Swimming: No
  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available

Map & Location

Address & Coordinates

Address: Rock Creek Road

City: Suches, Georgia 30513.0

Coordinates: 34.701446, -84.149406

Area Type: Rural

Phone:

Activities & Attractions

Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|playground|picnic|restroom|dump-station|water|river|trail|rv

Available Activities:

  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available
  • 🏊 Swimming: No

Regulations & Permits

🔥 Stay Limits & Fees

Maximum Stay: 14 days

Nightly Fee: $25-35

Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)

📋 Reservations

Reservations: First Come First Served

Book on Recreation.gov

🌤️ Weather & Climate

83.4°F
Summer High
27.0°F
Winter Low
55.97″
Annual Precip
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
May-oct
Best Visit Time

📱 Connectivity

Verizon

Fair Signal

LTE

AT&T

Fair Signal

LTE

T-Mobile

Poor Signal

4G

📺 Television Reception

Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW

Signal Quality: Fair

Total Stations: 13 stations

Nearest Market: Atlanta/Savannah

Notes: Signals FROM Atlanta/Savannah MARKET

📻 Radio Reception

Total Stations: 27 stations (9 AM, 18 FM)

AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good

Major Formats: HIP-HOP, Country, GOSPEL, NEWS/TALK

Local News: WSB 750 Am

Market: Atlanta/Savannah

Notes: 9 AM, 18 FM Stations from Atlanta/Savannah

🔌 EV Charging

⚡ Serenberry Vineyards’ Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Distance: 10.5 miles away

Address: 385 Tipton Trail, Morganton, GA

Network: non-networked

Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772

Essential Information

Park System Information

Park Classification & Structure

  • Park Type: National Forests
  • Parks Post Name: chattahoochee-oconee-national-forest
  • Parent Park Name: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
  • Correct Park Type Mapping: chattahoochee-oconee-national-forest

System Statistics

  • Total Campgrounds in System: 27.0
  • States Covered: Georgia
  • Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service

System IDs & References

  • Parent Organization ID: 131.0
  • Parent Recreation Area ID: 1040
  • Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
  • Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1040, 1040.0

URL Slugs & Navigation

  • State Slug: georgia
  • Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
  • Park Type Slug: national-forests
  • Parent Park Slug: chattahoochee-oconee-national-forest

Additional Park Information

Welcome to Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest! This Beautiful Destination Features 27 Campgrounds Across Georgia. Managed by Usda Forest Service, This Location Offers Incredible Camping Opportunities for Every Type of Outdoor Enthusiast.

Data Reference Notes

Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service

10176084 Frank Gross Campground