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Near Lakemont, Georgia
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking. Across the road, the lake offers plenty of water activities like swimming, boating, fishing, and ample opportunities to absorb the peaceful lake scenery.
The campground offers 80 campsites, 21 of these campsites have electricity and a majority have water. The restroom facilities include hot water showers. Each campsite includes a grill, picnic table and lantern post. The campground features one group campsite which includes five campsites. Firewood can be purchased at the campground. On-site camp hosts are available and the campground features a boat ramp and dump station.
Need to Know
Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. are quiet hours. Generators are to be at a volume as to not unreasonably disturb other campers. If they are disturbing other campers you may be asked to turn them off.
- First-come, first-served sites are also available.
- Click here for more information 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.
No hunting within any developed campground, developed campsite, developed trail, or other developed recreation site on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
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).
Natural Features
Lake Rabun is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee 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.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors to the campground can enjoy nearby Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Minnehaha Falls; Panther Creek Falls; Tallulah Gorge State Park; Clayton, GA; historic Lakemont, GA; whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River.
Recreation
At the rear of the campground, visitors will find the trailhead for the popular Angel Falls/Panther Falls Hiking Trail (trail length 1.7 miles). The swim area has two picnic tables, a roped-off area for swimmers and restrooms. A boat launch area and a fishing peer are near the swimming area, Lake Rabun is home to bass, bream, perch, trout and catfish. Check State regulations before you fish.
Contact Information
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4726 Lake Rabun Road Lakemont GA 30552
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 1-706-782-6798
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take U.S. 441/23 south from Clayton for 5.4 miles; turn right on Wiley Connector for 0.1 mile; turn left (south) on Georgia 15 (Historic 441) for 1.4 miles; turn right on Lake Rabun Road (County Road 10) for 5 miles.
If pulling a trailer, the best route is to go west on Hwy 76 for 7 miles; turn left on Charlie Mtn. Road for 3.5 miles; turn right on Bridge Creek Road for 2 miles; turn left on Burton Dam Road for 5.4 miles. The campground will be on your left.
Available Campsites
- Site 48, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 74, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 69, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 76, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Grp 1, Loop Loop 2, Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 71, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 75, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45-Management, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 73, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 66, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 65, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 62, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 70, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 58, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 72, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 68, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 54, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Electric
