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Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)

FSU.S. Forest Service — Clayton · Georgia · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

AgencyFSU.S. Forest Service
AreaChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
LocationClayton · Georgia · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest · 34.92833, -83.26417 · Map
Sites19 public sites counted from the federal listing — 19 standard nonelectric
Getting a siteReservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below.
HookupsElectric at 0 of 19 sites
Water hookups at 0 of 19 sites
Sewer hookups at 0 of 19 sites
Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 19 sites
Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way.
Max RV lengthLongest reported site fits 30 ft
Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 1 sites · 30 ft: 1 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites
Months openNot in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov.
FeesAll camping is by reservation only at Sarah's Creek Campground.
Check-in / outIn 02:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing)
PetsAllowed at 19 sites, as reported
Amenities, as reportedVault toilets

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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-09.

From the official listing

Overview Extending the same primitive feel as its neighboring West Fork Campground and the Chattooga River, Sarah's Creek 22-site developed campground offers a tranquil escape, a place to relax, and perhaps a chance to throw in a line to catch a few fish.

Recreation Sarah's Creek Campground is in another unique area in the Chattahoochee National Forest. You can enjoy walking along the number of creeks or the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. If some water activities are on your mind the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River has fishing, whitewater rafting, canoe, and kayak possibilities with outfitter and guide services available if you enjoy your time on the river. Tallulah Gorge State Park and historic Lakemont are also a close drive. If a hike is what you desire, take a short drive along the Warwoman Road and find yourself at many trailheads all depending on what type and how long you want your hiking adventure to be. Along with the beautiful Wild and Scenic River at the back door, the area has many hiking trails nearby. Bartram Trail, Chattooga River Trail, 3-Forks Trail, and Holcomb Creek Trail are all in the area, along with a host of waterfalls, and views abound. The state-managed Warwoman Wildlife Management Area is just a few miles to the west and to the northwest of this campground is Rabun Bald the second-highest peak in the State of Georgia at 4696' above sea level. Darnell Creek Horse Trail is located west of the campground with the Warwoman Wildlife Management area for horse and mountain bike riding.

Facilities Each of the 22 campsites hosts a picnic table, fire ring, and a lantern post. There are two vault toilets in the campground, the first one close to the entrance to the campground and the second located across a water crossing near site #17. There are bear-resistant trash bins in various areas of the campground. Please do not overfill bins. 

Natural Features Sarah's Creek Campground is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.

Nearby Attractions Visitors to the campground can enjoy scenic drives when going to visit nearby Rabun Bald the second-highest peak in Georgia at 4696 ft above sea level. Continue your exploring and you can find many waterfalls to see and trails to hike. One of the longest trails in the area is the National Recreational Bartram Trail. If some water activities are on your mind the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River has fishing, whitewater rafting, canoe, and kayak possibilities with outfitter and guide services available if you enjoy your time on the river. Tallulah Gorge State Park and historic Lakemont are also a close drive. Lake Rabun and Lake Burton are great places to put a boat in the water and enjoy those memories you are ready to make. Within an hour's drive, you can spend some time visiting the city of Helen a beautiful alpine village in White County if you find yourself there be sure and stop by Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, or Ravens Cliff Wilderness for more hiking fun. While in the neighborhood a short drive around will find you at Brasstown Bald the highest peak in Georgia rising to 4784 ft above sea level.

Directions, from the listing

From Clayton, go east on Warwoman Raod for 11.6 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 156 aka Sarah's Creek Road. Sarah's Creek Campground is approximately 2.2 miles ahead. The campground is broken up into 3 sections on that road.

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Trip Card — Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)

Clayton · Georgia · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

AgencyFS · U.S. Forest Service
LocationClayton · Georgia · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
FeesAll camping is by reservation only at Sarah's Creek Campground.
Getting a siteReservable
HookupsNone reported
Max RVUp to 30 ft
Months openNot in federal data
Sites19 sites

Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10309516 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.