This rustic campground is located on Ess Lake and offers opportunities for paddling and fishing. There are 27 sites for tent and small trailer use. The campground is located 16 miles northeast of Atlanta via M-33 and County Road 624.
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
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A boat launch is located on Ess Lake.
Bass, trout and panfish are caught in Ess Lake. Other nearby fishing opportunities include Grass Lake (5 miles northwest) and Long Lake (1/2 mile east).
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
There are many miles of state forest roads, county roads and designated ORV trails in this area, including the Atlanta ORV Trail with 71 miles open to motorized use. ORVs can be ridden from the campground to access these routes. All other ORV use within the campground is prohibited.
Explore Ess Lake from the campground.
This rustic campground is located on Ess Lake.
