At an elevation of 2080 ft, on the banks of Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite. If you like hiking, the Coleman River Trails is 0.03 miles from the campground entrance off Tallulah River Road. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and nature and so many are available in the area of this campground. The Tallulah River is routinely stocked with Rainbow Trout by the Georgia Dept of Natural Resources (DNR). There is an annual Kid's Fishing Rodeo held at this campground in June.
Facilities
The campground offers 17 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts at each site. The vault toilet does supply light in the facility for each stall. The campground has many areas to collect drinking water for your use while visiting the site. There are two day-use areas for those who are not camping but want to have a little picnic by the Tallulah River for their enjoyment. The campground is open year-round, starting in mid-April through mid-October a camp host is available on-site.
Natural Features
Tallulah River Campground is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.
Recreation
Tallulah River Campground is in a unique area. You can enjoy walking along the Tallulah River. Fishing is a popular sport in the Tallulah River. If a hike is what you desire, take a short drive along the Tallulah River Road through Tate City to the end of the road, which not only has some great views but at the end of the road is Beech Creek Trail and Buck Creek Trail both are found in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area. Looking for an easier hike, you can go the other direction on Tallulah River Road for approximately 0.03 miles to bridge #1 where you will find a small parking area for the Coleman River Trail a 1.1 in and out trail that runs along a portion of the Coleman River that flows with the Tallulah River.
Recreation Sites
- Standard Nonelectric
- Picnic
- Overnight
- Day
Activities
- Camping
- Day Use Area
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Scenic Drive
Amenities
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water
- Host
- Lantern Posts
- Parking Area
- Paved Roads
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Tables
- River Access
- Tent Pads
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
- RV Parking
- Waterfront Sites
- Paved Parking
- Grills
Nearby Attractions
Visitors to the campground can enjoy scenic drives when going to visit nearby Rabun Bald the second-highest peak in Georgia at 4696 ft above sea level. Continue your exploring and you can find many waterfalls to see and trails to hike. One of the longest trails in the area is the National Recreational Bartram Trail. If some water activities are on your mind the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River has fishing, whitewater rafting, canoe, and kayak possibilities with outfitter and guide services available if you enjoy your time on the river. Tallulah Gorge State Park and historic Lakemont are also a close drive. Lake Rabun and Lake Burton are great places to put a boat in the water and enjoy those memories you are ready to make. Within an hour's drive, you can spend some time visiting the city of Helen a beautiful alpine village in White County if you find yourself there be sure and stop by Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, or Ravens Cliff Wilderness for more hiking fun. While in the neighborhood a short drive around will find you at Brasstown Bald the highest peak in Georgia rising to 4784 ft above sea level.
Getting Here
Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 miles; turn right (north) on Persimmon Road for 5 miles; turn left (northwest) on Tallulah River Road (Forest Service Road 70) for 1 mile to the campground entrance.
Need to Know
Camping is by Reservation Only. To camp on all sites, reservations need to be made before arrival online at recreation.gov or by calling the recreation.gov call center at (877) 444-6777.
Camping or maintaining a campsite in developed and dispersed areas in excess of 14 days within any 30-day time period. After the camper(s) has accumulated 14 days within any 30-day time period, the camper(s) must leave that area/campground and move from Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest land before returning for another stay. 36 CFR Section 261.58(a).
Generators may be used up to 4 total hours per day between the hours of 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. The hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am are the required quiet hours, no generators, music, or other noises that are disturbing other campers are to be used. If at any time generators are not operated at a volume so as to not disturb other campers they may be asked to turn them off.
No driving, unloading, or loading of any ATVs, UTV, or Golf Carts allowed on or near all the campgrounds and the Tallulah River Road outside of the private properties in Tate City.
No hunting within any developed campground, developed campsite, developed trail, or other developed recreation site on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
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Check out time is 12:01 pm and check in time starts at 2:00 pm
Contact Information
For campground inquiries, please call: 706-754-6221
