The Cohutta Mountains surrounding Sherpa Camp

The Area

Wild, Yet Near Everything

Sherpa Camp is perched in the high hills of the Cohutta Mountains, where winding gravel roads and quiet ridgelines evoke a lost world.

Location

Sherpa Camp is perched in the high hills of the Cohutta Mountains, where winding gravel roads and quiet ridgelines evoke a lost world—yet we're only 90 minutes from Atlanta and just over an hour from Chattanooga.

Here, you'll wake to birdcall, not traffic. Stars, not streetlights.

Nearby

Local Highlights

Ellijay & Apple Country
Towns25 min

Ellijay & Apple Country

Apple orchards, tubing, wineries, cozy cafés and agrotourism. The charming mountain town of Ellijay is just 25 minutes away.

Mulberry Gap
Adventure2 miles

Mulberry Gap

Mountain biking hub with resupply and trail shuttles. One of the Southeast's premier mountain biking destinations.

Lake Conasauga
Water15 min

Lake Conasauga

Georgia's highest lake, ideal for swimming, fishing, and paddleboards. A hidden gem at 3,150 feet elevation.

Fort Mountain State Park
Parks20 min

Fort Mountain State Park

Ancient stone wall, scenic overlooks, lake swimming, and miles of hiking trails through the Appalachian forest.

Cohutta Wilderness
WildernessAt doorstep

Cohutta Wilderness

95,000+ acres of backcountry hiking, waterfalls, and trout streams. One of the largest wilderness areas in the Eastern U.S.

Bear Creek Trail & Overlook
Trails5 min

Bear Creek Trail & Overlook

Mere minutes from the cabin, this trail offers stunning mountain overlooks and a true wilderness experience.

Jacks River Falls
WaterfallsHike in

Jacks River Falls

A spectacular 80-foot waterfall deep in the Cohutta Wilderness, accessible via a beautiful backcountry hike.

Cartecay River
Water30 min

Cartecay River

Popular for tubing, kayaking, and riverside wineries. A perfect summer day trip from the cabin.

The Journey

Getting Here Is Part of the Magic

The drive takes you up through winding forest roads crossing creeks, valleys, and forest tunnels. When you arrive, you'll feel like you've crossed a threshold—into stillness, silence, and sky.

The road is gravel. The view is wild. The quiet is real.

The drive to Sherpa Camp

25 min

to Ellijay

90 min

to Atlanta

75 min

to Chattanooga

2 miles

to Mulberry Gap

Stay Here If You Want…

To wake up to birdcall instead of traffic.

To swim in a cold mountain creek.

To hike trails where you won't see another soul.

To watch your kids explore without a screen in sight.

To sit by a fire and remember what matters.

Plan Your Visit

Come See for Yourself

The best way to understand this place is to be here. Book your stay and discover the quiet.

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