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Oakey Mountain OHV Trails
Sunday, March 31, 2024
| Other Names | Rasper Mountain Road, Long Gap Road, Crow Mountain, Shoal Ridge, Long Ridge, Moates Knob, Flat Creek Mountain, Ann Gap, Lake Burton, Chattahoochee National Forest, Chattooga River Ranger District, Oakey Mountain Campground |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This popular area consists of two separate ATV trails - Oakey Mountain and Moates Knob. The trails are narrow, rocky and steep with a few sharp switchbacks.
Oakey Mountain Campground is located at the northern part of the trail system and offers six pull through sites on a first come, first serve basis. Each site comes with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern holder. A vault toilet and water is also available. Large trailers are not recommended since the main entrance road is steep and narrow.
A small fee is required to ride here which can be paid on site at the self pay kiosk. Annual passes can be obtained by visiting the Chattooga River Ranger District.
The trails close for the season beginning in January and usually reopen around mid March but exact dates vary. The trails may temporarily close on short notice due to inclement weather, so check the hotline before heading out.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Permit Update
Both day and annual passes can now be purchased through recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Passes can be printed out and placed on the dash as proof of payment.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | OHV Trail Permit |
| Dates Open | March 15 - December 31 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (48 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | (maximum width 48 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted duirng daylight hours only |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($5.00 per rider) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Oakey Mountain Campground Fee |
| Comment | Annual Pass - $50/rider. Pass can be purchased at any Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest Ranger Station. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Lakemont, GA | ||
| Address | Burton Dam Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523 | ||
| From: Clayton, GA
1) Take SR-76 West about 5 miles 2) Turn left (south) on Davis Gap Road, continue .8 miles 3) Turn right (south-west) on Bridge Creek Road, continue 7.5 miles 4) Turn right (south) on Burton Dam Road, continue 1.5 miles 5) Turn left on Cigarette Mountain Road, follow toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Chattahoochee National Forests - Chattooga River Ranger District 9975 Highway 441S Lakemont, GA 30552 (706) 754-6221 mailroom_r8_chattahoochee@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Comment | Extension 134 |
Oakey Mountain Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/2/2013 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 5,760 acres (9 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 9 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2100 to 2600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Brooks Lil' General Store (706) 947-3773 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Brooks Lil' General Store (706) 947-3773 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Sugar Mill Creek RV Resort (706) 947-0162 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Sugar Mill Creek RV Resort (706) 947-0162 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Brooks Lil' General Store (706) 947-3773 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS