Yonah Mountain Campground campground
Yonah Mountain Campground
The campground amenities include various sized campsites that can accommodate RVs, tents, and cabins. The campsites are equipped with fire pits, picnic tables, and access to clean drinking water. The campground also features a bathhouse with hot showers, laundry facilities, and a playground for children.
Reservations can be made online or by phone, and the campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis. There are 24 campsites available, with some offering electric and water hookups.
An interesting fact about the area is that Yonah Mountain is actually an extinct volcano that has eroded over millions of years, leaving behind a unique landscape of rock formations and caves.
The best time of year to visit Yonah Mountain Campground is in the fall, from September to November, when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its peak. Average temperatures during this time range from the low 40s to the mid-70s Fahrenheit. However, the campground is open year-round, and each season offers its own unique beauty and activities.
What's on-site at Yonah Mountain Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Yonah Mountain Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Ridge Group Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jenny's Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Unicoi State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Low Gap Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Low Gap Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Yonah Mountain Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At Helen | 118 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Leaf | 455 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia | 813 cfs | → |
| Chestatee River Near Dahlonega | 1,850 cfs | → |
| Nottely River Near Blairsville | 115 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Near Clayton | 200 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Yonah Mountain Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sautee 3.5 Sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Dahlonega | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Germany Valley | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Dillard 0.7 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Carnesville 7.3 Sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Jasper | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Smithgall Woods State Park
- Camp Appalachian Wilderness
- State Park Unicoi
- Wilderness Mark Trail
- Unicoi State Park And Lodge
- Wilderness Raven Cliffs
Boat launches
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
- Lake Rabun Road Rabun County
- Hall County
- Lake Chatuge Towns County
- Music Hall Road Towns County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Yonah Mountain Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Yonah Mountain Campground
Can I make reservations at Yonah Mountain Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Yonah Mountain Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Yonah Mountain Campground.