U.S. Forest Service · Chattahoochee National Forest · GA
Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area
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ReservableAccess
1Sites
The place
Fern Springs is home to historical hand-constructed stone pavilions, walkways, bridges, water rills, and stairways. The area is closed to all use. Recreation Lake Russell Beach and Boat Launch, located just 6.5 miles from the picnic area, offers a popular swimming beach and ample fishing opportunities. Facilities The area is closed to public use Natural Features Fern Springs is cradled by white pines, hemlocks, and old-growth oak trees and has a large grassy lawn and rich understory. Keep reading
The area was constructed by the Civilian ConservationCorpsp in the 1930s and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Charges & Cancellations No reservations site is closed to all public use
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 1
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERN SPRINGS DAY USE PICNIC AREA | 001 | management | — | — |
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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Your representative
This campground sits in GA-09. This member’s public-lands record →
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