Rocktown (Lafayette, Pigeon Mountain)

Rocktown is a boulder field located on top of Pigeon Mountain near Lafayette and the Georgia-Tennessee state line. It is internationally re-known for its high-quality sandstone boulders. The camping is primitive near the ranger’s house at the bottom of the mountain. Check for seasonal closures due to managed hunts. Call the Armuchee Ranger District office for more information at (706) 638-1085. Please check all Georgia Wildlife Management Area rules prior to visiting. Notable problems include too many to list, but here are some classics: The Orb (V8), Turkish Resin (V6), The Vagina (V7), Digital Scales (V9), Big Bad Boulder (V8), Little Bad Boulder (V4), The Scoop (V3), Diamond in the Rough (V2), Brown Hole (V8), Croc Block, Tunnel Vision (V6), Splash Back (V6), and The Comet (V8).

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