Brasstown Wilderness
Brasstown Wilderness is a 12,853-acre wilderness area in Union County, Georgia. It rises from about 2,063 to 4,552 ft. The nearest town is Young Harris, 1 mile away in a straight line.
Brasstown Wilderness map
Brasstown Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Young Harris, GA is the nearest town, 1 mile in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Brasstown Wilderness is about 4,552 ft, and its lowest about 2,063 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Rocky Mountain, about 4,446 ft.
Who manages Brasstown Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 12,853 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Blue Ridge Ranger District, 706-745-6928 |
Getting to Brasstown Wilderness
- Young Harris, GA is the nearest town, 1 mile in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Brasstown Wilderness
- Rocky Mountain summit
- Little Bald Mountain summit
- Chimneytop Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Brasstown Wilderness
- National forestBrasstown Wilderness lies inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.
- Wilderness areaMark Trail Wilderness is 0.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Georgia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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