Ashley National Forest

Visitors will find campgrounds located throughout the Forest. Many of the campsites can be reserved prior to arrival by calling the US Forest Service National Reservation Center. There are also sites available first come first served in many of the campgrounds. Camping in undeveloped areas (outside of designated campgrounds) is permitted. Please stay on existing roadways when accessing these undeveloped areas, and follow the practices in "Caring for the Forest" when camping in undeveloped areas. Camping in undeveloped areas must occurr within 300 feet of a designated route, at least 1/4 mile away from any administrative site, (boat ramps, guard stations, campgrounds, or visitor centers).

National Recreation Reservation Service
877-444-6777
TDD 877-833-6777
*Reservation Center address and phone nos. are subject to change over a period of years; please check with any Forest Service office if telephone or other communication contacts can not be made.

CAMPGROUND RESERVATION SYSTEM

The National Recreation Reservation Center (1-877-444-6777) allows you to reserve a specific site at your favorite campground. Simply tell the Recreation Specialist the type of adventure you want - hiking, boating, fishing, etc. - and he/she will help locate the National Forest that's right for you.

Family Campsites on the National Reservation System can be reserved from five (5) to 240 days before arrival. Group sites can be reserved 360 days ahead. Visitors should make their campsite reservations as early in the year as possible to avoid busy signals at the Reservation System office, and to assure reservations for the desired sites.

Call the Reservation Center to make phone-in reservations at least 5 days in advance of the first night of our trip. Mail in reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance. Call:

Reservations are advised for all selected National Forest campgrounds during "peak seasons". The peak season for most campgrounds is Memorial Day through Labor Day. Most Ranger Districts keep some sites open after Labor Day, weather permitting. For Recreation Reservations Call: 1-877-444-6777, TDD 877-833-6777

Call the USFS Reservation Center to make phone-in reservations at least 5 days in advance of the first night of your trip. Mail-in reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance. The Reservation Center will collect all fees - the resevation fee and the camping fee for all nights of your visit at the time you make your reservation. MasterCard and Visa are accepted with phone-in reservations. Personal checks, money orders, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted for mail-in reservations.

Call the Reservation Center if you would like to receive a mail-in reservation application form. You may mail in reservation applications 12 months in advance of your first night of arrival for group sites and 240 days in advance of your first night of arrival for single family sites. Applications received earlier will be returned without processing. Be sure to include alternate dates and campgrounds on your applications. If your original request cannot be filled, a reasonable attempt will be made to reach you to obtain an alternate date, but if that is not possible, your application will be returned unfilled. Reservation vouchers cannot be held for you at the campground or mailed to a temporary address.

US Forest Service - Ashley National Forest
Last Modified: Friday, 18 July 2008 at 12:29:55 EDT