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Davenport Mountain OHV Trails
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Nottely Lake, Chattahoochee National Forest, Blue Ridge Ranger District, Appalachia Mountains |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located on the western shores of Nottely Lake, this area offers an ATV trail that is about 6 miles long. The trail forms a nice loop with moderate elevation changes with scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
The trail is rated as mostly easy but there are some sections that are more challenging. The trails and staging area are only open for day use but camping can be found a few miles north at Poteete Creek Campground. A day use pass is required to ride here which can be purchased online or by scanning the QR code posted at the trailhead kiosk. Annual passes are also available which can be obtained by visiting the Blue Ridge Ranger District or at Nottely Food Mart.
This area closes seasonally to motorized use beginning January 1 through the end of March but is also prone to temporary closures throughout the season due to inclement weather.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | OHV Trail Permit |
| Dates Open | April - 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 (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | riding hours sunrise to sunset |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must 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 | (None) |
| Comment | Annual Pass - $50/rider. Pass can be purchased at any Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest ranger station. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Blairsville, GA | ||
| Address | Davenport Mountain Road, Blairsville, GA 30512 | ||
| From: Blairsville, GA
1) Take US-76 West about 7 miles 2) Turn right (north) on SR-325, continue 2.4 miles 3) Turn left (north) to stay on SR-325, continue 2.7 miles 4) Turn right (north-east) on Davenport Mountain Road, continue about 100 yards 5) At the of base of the hill, turn right (east) onto Forest Service Road #143, continue 1.1 miles 6) Staging area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Chattahoochee National Forest - Blue Ridge Ranger District 2042 Highway 515 West Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-6928 mailroom_r8_chattahoochee@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Nottely Food Mart 5916 Murphy Highway Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-4159 |
| Comment | Sells Annual OHV Pass. |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 400 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 6 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1800 to 2000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| 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 (S) | Valero (706) 781-3430 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Valero (706) 781-3430 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (N) | Poteete Creek Campground (706) 439-6103 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Poteete Creek Campground (706) 439-6103 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Poteete Creek Campground (706) 439-6103 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (N) | Poteete Creek Campground (706) 439-6103 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Valero (706) 781-3430 |
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