Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 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
14
Openings · last 90 days
14
Only 14 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 · Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026 · of 8 monitored sites
Of the 840 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026): 642 open for online reservation · 198 reserved.
Where the open windows are
23.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 642 of 840 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026Not open online23.6%
Open site-nights642 / 840
Reserved (of online inventory)198 / 840
Weekday openings421
Weekend openings221
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 421 fall on weekdays and 221 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026December holds the most room. 240 of 248 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 8 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 7 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 4 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 4 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 8 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 8 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 8 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 4 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 8 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 8 of 8 sites open on Thursday.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 3 | 97 |
| 4 | 95 |
| 8 | 91 |
| 7 | 88 |
| 1 | 74 |
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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendSat · Sep 26
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 26. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
642 open site-nights across 8 sites at Frank Gross Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 58 2-night, 51 3-night, 16 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 3.
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 | 97 | 76 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +85 more |
| 4 | 25 ft | None | 95 | 76 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 +83 more |
| 8 | 40 ft | None | 91 | 47 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +79 more |
| 7 | 36 ft | None | 88 | 47 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +76 more |
| 1 | Not recorded | None | 74 | 33 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19 +62 more |
| 2 Creek Site | Not recorded | None | 74 | 33 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19 +62 more |
| 6 | 35 ft | None | 73 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +61 more |
| 5 Creek Site | 38 ft | None | 50 | 19 nights | Sep 29, Oct 12, Oct 18, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Nov 1, Nov 10, Nov 11 +38 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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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10176084 · facility + sites
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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: 642 of 840 tracked site-nights are open (76.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 14 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 2 site-date openings at Frank Gross Campground in the last 7 days, 14 over 30 days and 14 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Frank Gross Campground?
51 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 3. 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 240 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 248.
When is the next open date at Frank Gross Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 26. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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