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Jackson Lake State Forest Campground

Jackson Lake campsite

Jackson Lake State Forest Campground

Located along the edge of Jackson Lake, this rustic campground offers boating and fishing opportunities. Additionally, miles and miles of scenic hiking pathways and an off-road vehicle trail can be accessed from the campground. Great hiking and mountain biking opportunities include Clear Lake/Jackson Lake Pathway and High Country Pathway.

There are 18 sites for tent and small trailer use, 15 of which will accommodate a 40-foot long vehicle or trailer. The campground is located 6 miles north of Atlanta via M-33.

Recreation Passport required

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Amenities & activities

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Hunting

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Mountain biking

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Fishing

Smallmouth bass and panfish are caught in Jackson Lake. Other nearby fishing opportunities include Clear Lake (3 miles northeast) and Rush Lake (4 miles northeast).

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Hiking

Hiking opportunities include Clear Lake/Jackson Lake Pathway with 7.5 miles of rolling-to-hilly terrain and High Country Pathway with more than 70 miles of varied terrain which connect ten campgrounds. Both trails are open to non-motorized use.

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Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.

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Mountain biking

Mountain biking opportunities include Clear Lake/Jackson Lake Pathway with 7.5 miles of rolling-to-hilly terrain and High Country Pathway with more than 70 miles of varied terrain.

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ORV trails or routes

The campground connects directly to the Atlanta ATV Trail (71 miles of cycle/ATV trail) and the Brush Creek Route (35 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route). ORVs can be ridden from the campground to access these routes. All other ORV use within the campground is prohibited.

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Paddling

Explore Jackson Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located south of the campground entrance.

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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