Cooper Creek and Mulky Creek Campgrounds
Stars indicate trout stocking places.
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Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy. 60 south for 16 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 4 for 5 miles. Cooper Creek Campground is another mile down FS 4. Activity Overview: Mulky is located along beautiful Cooper Creek, this recreation area offers camping, hiking and fishing. The camping area is across the road from the creek, and offers 11 sites with picnic tables and grills. Cooper is located along the banks of Cooper Creek and far from civilization, this area offers camping, hiking and trout fishing. There are 17 camp sites with picnic tables, tent pads and grills. Four of the sites are waterfront. Other Opportunities: Hikers can enjoy the Yellow Mountain Trail, which follows an old logging road for 3.6 miles through forests of hemlock, pine and hardwood. Other hiking trails that originate nearby include the 2.4-mile Mill Shoals Trail, and the Cooper Creek Trail, which is a 0.4-mile connecting trail. Fishing in Cooper Creek and in Mulky Creek for stocked and wild trout is popular. Site Amenities: Good, hard-surface roads until you reach Forest Service Road 4; this is a gravel road and is crooked and steep in parts. This facility is accessible for the disabled; campsites are all on flat ground and restrooms are accessible. Drinking water is available at this site. Requirements: This is a designated fee area. A fee is required. Area is open from late March until the end of October . Recommended Seasons: Spring through fall. For More Information Contact USDA Forest Service, Toccoa Ranger District (706) 632-3031 E-Mail: Toccoa Information Specialist
