Amicalola Falls State Park-GA
Thinking about a Thanksgiving trip here this year...anyone been that could give any tips about the campground & area (especially for November weather), how about getting in & out with a fifth wheel?
Forum Discussion
washley1 wrote:
I had no problem with my 37 ft mh.
Hold the phone! How long is your 5er? The campsites are VERY short, and the road through the campground is quite curvy and I mean tight! I have a38fter, and would NOT even attempt it. Call and speak to a ranger before you book.- We went there recently with a Ram 1500 HEMI towing a 32TT. It was a slow ride up but we made it. Actually stopped at the lodge before continuing up the mountain. Honestly, that was too much work for that truck but I am still impressed it made it. For anyone interested, the rev limiter held us steady at 2500 RPM and 5 MPH.
There are sites large enough, I had the TV, the TT, plus the wife's van stacked into our site. Most sites are on the smaller side, popup sized if you will.
Coming down, well that's the true test. We were forced to leave in the rain. We were sliding at several points. I was glad to finally make it down.
It's not for the faint of heart, but it was a heck of an experience! I will go back, but my TV will be a 2500 HD.
Edit: I didn't know about the steep grade until I turned into the park. :) Markiemark32 wrote:
There is a Steep (25% Grade) paved road up to the campground, a little nerve racking, just because of the steepness. I have been up it with a Travel Trailer, the road not super tight, just straight up for ¼-1/2 mile. The cool thing, the campground is way up overlooking the Mountains! Fifth Wheels get up it all the time.
The park itself has hiking, the falls, and a lodge with restaurant.
Park Map
That time of year, hard to estimate weather, could be chilly\cold or could be nice fall like temps. Although being a little higher in the mountains, it will be cool to cold at night and mornings.
State Site
Within 30 minute drive, you can get to either Ellijay or Dahlonega (both cool little Mtn towns nice to visit).
Ellijay
Dahlonega
North Georgia Mountains are great area for camping and outdoor adventures!
Markiemark
I clocked that grade on the odometer this year. That hill up to the CG is one mile.
