The Pocket Campground
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The Pocket Campground Directions: Take Georgia 136 east from LaFayette for 13.5 miles; 0.5 mile east of Villanow turn right (south) on county road (Pocket Road) for 7 miles. Activity Overview Located back in the woods and along a spring-fed creek, this area offers camping, picnicking and hiking. Most of the 27 campsites are along the creek and offer tent pads, picnic tables and grills. Other Opportunities Visitors who wish to picnic have 17 picnic tables to choose from, and a large picnic shelter that will accommodate up to 80 people may be reserved. Hikers can enjoy the 2.5-mile Pocket Loop Trail, which originates at the camp area, or the 0.5-mile Pocket Nature Trail, which originates at the parking area. The Johns Mountain Overlook and trail are located nearby, as well as Keown Falls Scenic Area and Keown Falls Recreation Area. Calhoun and Villanow are interesting towns to visit. Site Amenities: The loop through recreation area is gravel. Picnic shelter and one camping spur are wheelchair accessible. The 27 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables and grills. Picnickers have 17 picnic tables and a large picnic shelter to choose from. Requirements: Picnic area is open from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.; no fee for tables but a there is a fee and reservation required for use of picnic shelter. Camp area is open from 6 a.m. until 10 pm.; a daily fee is required for each camp site. Recommended Seasons: This area is open from May until November. Contact the Armuchee District for exact dates. For More Information Contact USDA Forest Service Armuchee Ranger District (706) 638-1085
