Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10176084
When Frank Gross Campground reopens
Frank Gross Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
23
Openings · last 90 days
43
Only 43 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 8 monitored sites
Of the 744 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 598 open for online reservation · 146 reserved.
Where the open windows are
19.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 598 of 744 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online19.6%
Open site-nights598 / 744
Reserved (of online inventory)146 / 744
Weekday openings386
Weekend openings212
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 386 fall on weekdays and 212 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December holds the most room. 225 of 248 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 8 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 7 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 3 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 3 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 8 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 8 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 8 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 3 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 8 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 3 | 86 |
| 4 | 84 |
| 8 | 83 |
| 2 Creek Site | 79 |
| 1 | 76 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
598 open site-nights across 8 sites at Frank Gross Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 51 2-night, 47 3-night, 23 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 8.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 55 ft. 6 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft. 2 sites of 8 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 8 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 55 ft | None | 86 | 47 nights | Nov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +74 more |
| 4 | 25 ft | None | 84 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +72 more |
| 8 | 40 ft | None | 83 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +71 more |
| 2 Creek Site | Not recorded | None | 79 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22 +67 more |
| 1 | Not recorded | None | 76 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +64 more |
| 7 | 36 ft | None | 72 | 33 nights | Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +60 more |
| 6 | 35 ft | None | 67 | 17 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +55 more |
| 5 Creek Site | 38 ft | None | 51 | 11 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 29 +39 more |
About Frank Gross Campground
Overview
Frank Gross is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Frank Gross Campground offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Trout fishing is popular here in North Georgia so having a campsite such as Frank Gross adjacent to the Rock Creek is an amazing opportunity for avid fisherman. Eight campsites are neatly arranged for privacy and only walking distance to Rock Creek. Campsites 2 & 5 are directly next to the River. The climate here is fairly mild and generally offers all four seasons, so it's a wonderful place to relax and experience each of these throughout the year. North Georgia is a playground for wildlife watchers. We have an abundance of Deer, Turkey, Bear, and small Furbearers. If you need to get away from civilization and everyday life, please visit Frank Gross Campground. You'll be glad you did.
Recreation
We have plenty of recreational opportunities that are not far from Frank Gross. If you enjoy hiking, The Benton MacKaye trail is north of Frank Gross; this trail crosses the Toccoa River on a suspension bridge that is 260 feet long. Fishing in Rock Creek and Mill Creek for stocked and wild trout is popular. The Chattahoocee National Fish Hatchery is also located on Rock Creek approximately 1/4 mile downstream from Frank Gross. The facility offers an informational visitor kiosk, outdoor raceway viewing, picniking, and an Environmental Education Center. Hiking Trails within a 30 minute drive - The Appalachian Trail is approximately 4 miles south at the intersection of FS Road 42 and FS Road 69. The Benton MacKaye Trail crosses FS Road 333 approximately 4 miles north.
If Frank Gross is booked, check out our other Forest Service Campgrounds that are just a 15 min drive away. Cooper Creek Campground and Deep Hope Recreation Area. These campgrounds offer a great experience of Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, and Picknicking. Hope to see you soon!
Facilities
Frank Gross Campground has one double vault toilet within the campground with sites 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 being the closest to the restroom. There is no water, hook-ups, elecricity, or dump station at this campground.
Natural Features
Frank Gross Campground is nestled on the banks of Rock Creek in the Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area inside the Chattahoochee National Forest. Once you turn down Rock Creek Road, the 5 mile drive to Frank Gross Campground is breathtaking. Rock Creek is visible for most of the drive so it gives fisherman an opportunity to locate a good spot to fish as you travel to the campground. Just a few minutes past the campground is Rock Creek Lake, a small reservoir that offers boating and fishing opportunities. Experiencing all four seasons here in North Georgia makes camping a pleasant experience for everybody. During the months of October, North Georgia's trees put on a vibrant show. Summer's dark greens change to brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows which makes the camping atmosphere amazing. Thousands of visitors make the trip annually and we hope you will as well.
Nearby Attractions
If Frank Gross Campground is booked please check out Deep Hole Campground which is 15 minutes North. This campground has nine sites and is also a great place to catch fish along the Toccoa River. This campground can also be booked on recreation.gov or calling the reservation line. Deep Hole Recreation Area is about twenty minutes south of Blue Ridge, Georgia on GA Highway 60. If you turn down Rock Creek Road (FSR 69) you can find the Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery, Cooper Creek Recreation Area, and access to the Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area. Just a short drive down the highway are Woody Gap Recreation Area, Chestatee Overlook, or Dockery Lake Recreation Area. Nearby water falls to visit are are Helton Creek Falls, Dukes Creeks Falls, Long Creek Falls, Fall Branch Falls, and Raven Cliffs Falls. Just a short drive and located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, the Brasstown Bald Recreation Area & Visitor Center is a great place to visit. It is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level with a 360 degree view of four states.
Towns within a short drive to visit are Blairsville, Helen, Blue Ridge, and Dahlonega, GA. If you don't want to drive into town, visit the Cooper Creek Store which is about 5 miles south of the campground as they'll have all your camping supplies.
8 monitored sitesRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups6 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 5
Getting there
Directions From Blue Ridge, GA - Take US 515 north for 4 miles to GA Hwy. 60; turn right and go 2 miles to Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on GA 60 south for 14.5 miles. Turn right on Rock Creek Rd. (Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery Road) for 5.2 miles to campground. From Dahlonega, GA - Take GA Hwy. 60 north for 26 miles; turn left on Forest Service Road 69 for 5.2 miles to campground. From Blairsville, GA - Take Skeenah Gap Rd and travel 7.8 miles South. Turn left onto HWY 60-South and travel 3.4 miles. Rock Creek Rd will be on your right. Travel 5.2 miles to the Campground.
Frank Gross Campground, Blue Ridge, GA 30512706-745-6928
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Frank Gross Campground?
Reservations for Frank Gross Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 598 of 744 tracked site-nights are open (80.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 43 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Frank Gross Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Frank Gross Campground in the last 7 days, 23 over 30 days and 43 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Frank Gross Campground?
47 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 8. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Frank Gross Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 8 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft. 6 of those 8 sites have a recorded maximum length and 2 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Frank Gross Campground?
December 2026, with 225 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 248.
When is the next open date at Frank Gross Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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