The Overland Directory · Southeast
Overland businesses in Georgia
Builders, mechanics, 4x4 shops, outfitters, campgrounds and guides in Georgia, and a free way to get build quotes while the list grows.
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- High Country Outfitters Athens, GA Georgia outdoor retailer with a store in downtown Athens selling camping gear, packs and travel equipment, paddlesports kit, coolers and outdoor clothing.
- Georgia Bounty Runners 4x4 Club Atlanta, GA Four wheel drive club of families that runs one business meeting in the Atlanta area and one legal trail ride each month, on national forest and ORV area trails.
- Elite Diesel - Augusta Augusta, GA Diesel truck repair shop covering engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, cooling, aftertreatment and DPF work, with welding, fabrication and RV repair.
- Blue Ridge Off-Road Adventures Blue Ridge, GA Offers guided off road UTV and ATV trips on north Georgia mountain trails, with guests driving the vehicles themselves and a guide out in front on the route.
- Blue Ridge Scenic Rentals Blue Ridge, GA Runs guided two and four hour UTV trips on paved, dirt and gravel routes and water crossings in the mountains around Blue Ridge, with guides and safety gear provided.
- Black Bear Off-Road Buford, GA Off road parts and accessory retailer with a storefront north east of Atlanta, selling Jeep and truck equipment including steering and suspension components.
- H&H Truck & Outdoor Byron, GA Truck accessory dealer in middle Georgia selling and fitting camper tops, bed covers, spray in liners, lift kits, wheels, tires, towing gear and Jeep parts.
- West GA Diesel & Auto Repair Carrollton, GA Diesel and general auto repair shop working on PowerStroke, Cummins and Duramax engines, with diagnostics, fuel systems, suspension, engine and transmission work.
- TLS Motorworks Chamblee, GA Japanese vehicle repair shop working mainly on Toyotas, covering routine service and diagnostics as well as lift kits, heavy duty suspension, bumpers and overland gear fitting.
- Southern Off-Road Specialists Cumming, GA Off road shop selling and installing lift kits, suspension, wheels, tires and truck accessories for trucks, SUVs, Jeeps and Broncos, and building customer vehicles.
- Dahlonega Jeep Tours Dahlonega, GA Runs private guided Jeep tours for small groups in the North Georgia foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, taking in mountain roads, waterfalls and vineyards.
- GRJ Offroad Dahlonega, GA North Georgia off road parts and installation shop fitting lift kits, shocks, wheels and tires, bumpers, sliders, skid plates, winches, lighting and overlanding gear.
- Iron Mountain Resort Dahlonega, GA Private off road park of 4300 acres in the north Georgia mountains with trails for four wheel drives and side by sides, bunk and family cabins and a hookup campground.
- Fantom Teardrops, LLC Dalton, GA Builds custom compact teardrop camping trailers in five models, including an off road wheel package version, and sells them direct to customers.
- LexTechs Overland Decatur, GA Toyota and Lexus specialist building overland rigs, from a first lift to a full expedition build, fitting armor, bumpers, wheels and tires, and doing routine service.
- Hammerhead Fab Douglasville, GA Builds custom front and rear bumpers for a wide range of truck, Jeep and SUV models, along with lighting, electrical and other fabricated accessories.
- Banger Overland & Outdoors Dublin, GA Middle Georgia overland gear seller offering truck camper tops, pop up campers, roof top tents, trailer products and camping accessories, and planning custom builds.
- Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp Ellijay, GA Basecamp in the north Georgia mountains with creekside cabins, tent and RV sites and meals, for mountain bikers, adventure motorcyclists, overlanders and van campers.
- Inca Overland Outfitters Fayetteville, GA Overland gear retailer stocking roof tents, truck campers, awnings, fridges, power systems, lighting, storage and recovery equipment, with installation offered.
- Rocky Ridge Trucks Franklin Springs, GA Builds lifted four wheel drive truck packages on Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, RAM and Nissan chassis, fitting suspension lift systems, wheels and tires and trim, sold through dealers.
- Super Overland Outfitters Gainesville, GA Overland and off road outfitter with a showroom and installation bay, fitting roof tents, racks, lift kits, wheels and tires, lighting and power systems.
- Tires To Go Auto Services Gainesville, GA Tire and auto repair shop that also builds off road vehicles in house, fitting bumpers, armor, lighting, lift kits, regearing, roof racks, roof tents and drawer systems.
- Sheriff's JeepFest Jasper, GA Three day Jeep event held each year at Jasper in the north Georgia mountains, with obstacle courses, trail rides, mud pits, vendors and live music, raising money for children's charities.
- Live More Campervans Kennesaw, GA Converts Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster vans into off grid capable campervans, and also carries out upgrades to vans built elsewhere.
- Atlanta Sprinter Center Lawrenceville, GA Independent workshop that services and repairs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, from preventative maintenance and oil changes through to engine replacement.
- Swamp Donkey Offroad Macon, GA Middle Georgia off road shop fitting bolt on and custom suspension lift kits, tires and aftermarket parts, and carrying out general vehicle repair.
- Georgia Campers Newnan, GA Trailer and RV dealership selling new and used travel trailers, teardrop trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers, with parts, maintenance and repair work.
- Red Clay Offroad Newnan, GA Jeep and truck shop west of Atlanta selling and fitting lift and leveling kits, wheels and tires, accessories and performance parts.
- Trinity Motorsports Pooler, GA Truck and off road shop near Savannah fitting lift and leveling kits, wheels and tires, lighting, bed covers and performance parts, with installation in house.
- Elite Diesel - Savannah Savannah, GA Diesel truck repair shop covering engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, cooling, aftertreatment and DPF work, with welding, fabrication and RV repair.
- Senoia Jeep Fest Senoia, GA Annual one day Jeep gathering at the Historic Senoia Speedway south of Atlanta, run by Senoia Masonic Lodge 82 with vehicle displays and family activities for charity.
- Off-Road Adventures at Durhamtown Union Point, GA Off road park on 6750 acres with marked trails for four wheel drives and side by sides, renting cabins and RV sites to riders staying on site.
- Choice Off Road Valdosta, GA South Georgia truck and Jeep shop fitting lift kits, shocks, wheels and tires, winches, bumpers and lighting, with custom build and welding work.
- Automotion Customs Warner Robins, GA Truck customising shop in middle Georgia fitting suspension lift kits, wheels and tires, bed liners, lighting, power steps and custom leather interiors.
- Oconee Off-Road Watkinsville, GA Four wheel drive shop trading since 2003, selling and fitting lift and leveling kits, wheels and tires, truck and Jeep accessories, with alignment and repair work.
- Hardline Customs Woodstock, GA Four wheel drive and off road shop fitting lift kits, wheels and tires, with custom fabrication, CNC plasma cutting, engine swaps and vehicle builds.
Georgia gates its best roads in winter and shuts its trails when it rains
Federal agencies hold 1,974,694 acres in Georgia, 5.3 percent of the state, and the Bureau of Land Management holds none of it. The Forest Service has 868,513 acres, the Department of Defense 575,549, the Fish and Wildlife Service 489,401 and the National Park Service 41,231. Almost all of the ground a traveller can use sits in two blocks: the Chattahoochee National Forest across the mountains of the north, and the Okefenokee refuge in the far southeast corner. Between them lie the Piedmont, the Oconee National Forest and ten Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs.
- Acres of federal land 1
- 1.97M
- 5.3 percent of Georgia. The Forest Service holds 868,513 acres of it and the BLM holds none at all
- Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia 2
- 4,784 ft
- On the Towns and Union county line. Our own query of the USGS elevation surface at the summit reads 4,773. The low point is the Atlantic Ocean at sea level
- Federal campgrounds a vehicle can reach 4
- 52
- 26 Corps of Engineers, 25 Forest Service and 1 Park Service. Forty-nine of them can be booked ahead
- Acres of Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest 6
- 867,000
- Across 26 counties and four ranger districts, with approximately 850 miles of recreation trails. The CRS puts all Forest Service land in Georgia at 868,513 acres
- Acres in the Okefenokee refuge 40
- 407,000
- The largest national wildlife refuge east of the Mississippi River. Of that, 353,981 acres is designated wilderness, closed to vehicles
- Army Corps of Engineers lakes in Georgia 47
- 10
- Allatoona, Carters, George W. Andrews, Hartwell, J. Strom Thurmond, Seminole, Sidney Lanier, Richard B. Russell, Walter F. George and West Point
- Average yearly precipitation, statewide 5
- 50.0 in
- The 1895 to 2020 average. Over 70 inches in the northeastern mountains and around 45 in the southeast. Yearly snowfall in the northern mountains averages 5 inches
- Georgia Scenic Byways 28
- 17
- Designated by the state transportation department. One of them, the Russell-Brasstown, also carries National Scenic Byway status, awarded June 15, 2000
Sources for this page
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- Congressional Research Service. Federal Land Ownership: Overview and Data (R42346), Tables 1 and 2, data as of September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
- U.S. Geological Survey. Elevations and Distances in the United States, online edition, Highest and Lowest Elevations table. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Geological Survey. Geographic Names Information System and 3D Elevation Program point query. Elevation of the 3DEP surface at the GNIS coordinates of the named place, rounded to the nearest foot. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Recreation.gov. Recreation Information Database (RIDB) full export. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. State Climate Summaries 2022: Georgia. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest home page. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. About the Area, with the Scenic Drives and trail mileage entries. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Frequently Asked Questions, covering developed and dispersed camping limits, OHV width restrictions and passes. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV), which cites O.C.G.A. 40-2-20, 40-2-8, 40-1-1 and 40-6-362. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Forest Supervisor’s Orders, Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Beasley Knob OHV Trail System. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Houston Valley OHV Trails. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Whissenhunt OHV Trails. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Davenport Mountain OHV Trails. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Oakey Mountain OHV Trails. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Locust Stake OHV Trail System. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Windy Gap, Milma Creek, and Tibbs OHV Trails. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Lake Conasauga. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Cohutta Wilderness Trailheads, with the annual winter gate closures. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Jacks River Fields Campground. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. John’s Mountain Overlook. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Cooper Creek Recreation Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Frank Gross Recreation Area, in the Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Deep Hole Recreation Area, with its GA 60 and GA 180 directions. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Dockery Lake Recreation Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Duncan Ridge Road reopens following culvert replacement project. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Transportation. Scenic Byways: Best Driving Roads in Georgia, listing all 17 designated corridors. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Transportation. Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway flyer, with the GA 75 Alternate, GA 180, GA 348 and GA 17 route. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. ParkPass. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. Park Rules and Regulations. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. Camping in Georgia State Parks. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. About Our Division. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. Vogel State Park. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. Black Rock Mountain State Park. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. Fort Mountain State Park. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. Cloudland Canyon State Park. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. Tallulah Gorge State Park. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and Historic Sites. Providence Canyon State Park. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, About Us. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us, with refuge hours and entrance pass terms. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Auto Tour (Swamp Island Drive). Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- National Park Service, Cumberland Island National Seashore. Directions, which states that the ferry is not a car ferry. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- National Park Service, Cumberland Island National Seashore. Camping, with the mainland overnight parking and gear transport rules. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- National Park Service, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Park Statistics: 48 river miles, 15 land units, 1 river unit. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- National Park Service. Georgia state page, listing the 11 National Park System units in the state. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps Lakes Gateway: Georgia, listing the ten Corps projects in the state. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps Lakes Gateway: Lake Sidney Lanier. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps Lakes Gateway: Allatoona Lake. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps Lakes Gateway: Hartwell Lake. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps Lakes Gateway: J. Strom Thurmond Lake. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps Lakes Gateway: Richard B. Russell Lake. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps Lakes Gateway: Walter F. George Lake. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Office of the Federal Register. 36 CFR 327.7, Camping, and 36 CFR 327.12, Restrictions, for Corps of Engineers water resource projects. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Forestry Commission. Burn Permits and Notifications, covering GA Code 12-6-90 and the Environmental Protection Division summer burn ban. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Revenue. Registering a Multipurpose Off-Highway Vehicle. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Hunting, which states the count of Georgia wildlife management areas. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Sapelo Island Wildlife Management Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Conditions, closures and rules change; check with the managing agency before you travel.
What you need in Georgia
- Overland builders Shops that take a stock truck, SUV or van and turn it into a vehicle you can live out of for a week or a year. Free quotes
- Sprinter van builders Upfitters and conversion shops that turn an empty Mercedes-Benz Sprinter into a van you can live and travel in. Free quotes
- Fabricators Metal shops that design, cut and weld the parts you cannot buy off a shelf: bumpers, sliders, racks, skid plates, mounts and repairs. Free quotes
- Suspension Shops that set up springs, shocks and geometry for the weight you actually carry and the roads you actually drive. Free quotes
- Tires Tire and wheel shops that understand load ratings, airing down and what a loaded overland vehicle asks of its tires. Free quotes
- Overland mechanics Independent mechanics who know what dirt, weight and distance do to a vehicle, and who will look it over like someone about to drive it a long way from help. Free quotes
- Diesel specialists Shops that live in diesel, from Sprinter vans to heavy-duty pickups, with the diagnostic tools and the patience these engines require. Free quotes
- 4x4 shops The all-round off-road shop: lockers, gears, armor, winches, lights and the knowledge of how they work together on your platform. Free quotes
- RV and van service Service for the house as well as the vehicle: electrical systems, heaters, plumbing, appliances, roofs and seals. Free quotes
- Overland outfitters Stores where you can see the gear before you buy it, and talk to someone who has used it. Free quotes
- Recovery equipment Winches, traction boards, ropes, shackles and the mounting points that make them safe to use. Free quotes
- Roof tents Dealers and installers for rooftop tents and awnings, and the racks that have to carry them. Free quotes
- Camping equipment Fridges, stoves, water, furniture, sleep systems and lighting for camps that start at the tailgate. Free quotes
- Expedition vehicle dealers Dealers and brokers for finished vehicles: expedition trucks, truck campers, adventure vans and the used rigs that come up when someone's trip ends. Free quotes
- Campgrounds Established campgrounds that welcome vehicle-based travelers, from public campgrounds on the way to somewhere to private camps worth a stay of their own.
- Adventure lodging Lodges, cabins, motels and ranches near the dirt, for the night you want a shower, a bed and someone else's cooking.
- Guides Guided trips and local guides for the places where knowing the ground matters: remote deserts, high passes, long river corridors and borders.
- Training Driver training, recovery courses, field repair and wilderness first aid, taught by people who do it for a living.
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