About this campground
A fabulous day-hiking opportunity for young and old awaits visitors at the Keown Falls Recreation Area. With picnicking, dramatic vistas and a hike to the Keown Falls and overlook that even Grandma can handle, this little gem is sure to become one of your favorite waterfall viewing spots.
Getting there
From I-75 Exit 320 near Resaca, GA, go west on highway 136 for 7 miles. At stop sign, turn right to stay on highway 136 for another 7 miles. Turn left on Pocket County Road and continue for 5 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 702 and proceed 0.6 miles to picnic area.
Activities
- PICNICKING
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- John's Mountain OverlookChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest1 mi
- POCKET PICNIC SHELTERChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest2 mi
- Dry Creek Equestrian TrailheadChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest3 mi
- Conasauga Ranger DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest18 mi
- REREG DAM DAY USE AREA SHELTERCarters Lake22 mi
- Chickamauga Battlefield Group CampgroundChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park24 mi
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Keown Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Georgia campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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