Where is a great tent camping spot in North Georgia on or very near a good trout stream?

Question

I'm looking for a great place to take my young boys camping in North Georgia. I'd like to have a secluded, private tent site on or very near a trout stream or river. I'd prefer potable water be on-site, but can bring water. Would be great if there are short trails that run along the river or stream so the kids can splash around or catch a fish.

Answer 1

If it's trout you are fishing for I would wait for the weather to cool down some.  Trout thrive in the cooler weather.  September and on are good months to fish.  That being said...

Tallulah River, Tate Branch and Sandy Bottom Campgrounds are all good campgrounds. They are all on the Tallulah River banks just outside of Clayton, GA.

http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/camping.htm

Cherry Hill Recreation Area is a nice little campground. It's just over the boarder in SC, and only a 10 minute drive to the Chattooga River Bridge past Burrell's Ford Campground.  There is parking at the bridge and trails that lead down to the river.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/rec/cherryhi...

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/rec/windings...

Burrell's Ford is indeed a beautiful camping area, and is nice and secluded. You would need to have the ability to hike in with all your equipment, but is well worth the trek. If I remember correctly it's about 1/3 mile down to the campsites. If you veer right as you get to the bottom of the road there is a campsite right next to the river, on the right side of the trail.