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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

About Tallulah River Campground

At an elevation of 2,080 ft, on the banks of Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite of families and anglers alike. For the hikers, the Coleman River Trailhead is 0 mi north on Tallulah River Road. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer, and many are within reach 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. 

Available sites

16 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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16 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 1, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 11, Loop: Tallulah River Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 12, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 27 ft · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 27 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 25 ft · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 28 ft · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 39 ft · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 24 ft · Gravel
🚐 2, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 28 × 26 ft · Gravel
🚐 3, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 24 ft · Gravel
🚐 4, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 27 × 36 ft · Gravel
🚐 5, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 25 ft · Gravel
🚐 6, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 24 × 23 ft · Gravel
🚐 7, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 33 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 9, Loop: Tallulah River Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews

156 reviews

Summary

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Tallulah River Campground is highly praised for its beautiful setting, cleanliness, and family-friendly atmosphere, with many sites located right on the river, providing a serene camping experience. Guests appreciate the well-maintained bathrooms and the helpful camp host, enhancing their overall enjoyment. However, some have noted issues with the reservation process and the need for better signage and road maintenance.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 156 reviews

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5 stars 57.1% (89)
4 stars 18.6% (29)
3 stars 15.4% (24)
2 stars 5.1% (8)
1 star 3.8% (6)

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John W

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October 4, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tallulah River Campground

THe camp hosts themselves ran their generator for many hours a day; at almost no point during my stay was someone's generator not on. I love being close to the Tallulah, but site 13 was too close to the restroom building (smell) and amidst all the generators but not on the river. So, yeah, I will next time try to get a better site -- and I hope that the hosts do a better job paying attention to the noise pollution of this campground.

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Elena W

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September 30, 2026 Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tallulah River Campground

No water in the campground required us to bring in water for our camper use due to issues with the power feeding the well Reservations had been made a month prior to our stay and there were no options to get our full refund back, so we toughed it out and came anyway. Usually gave no issues with the campground.

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Shirley K

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September 25, 2026 Stayed at: 1, Loop: Tallulah River Campground

We have always camped at Tate Branch and have always LOVED IT!! We decided to take our camper to Tallulah River Campground and try it out. The bathrooms were clean, the campground was clean. However, the water was being worked on, so no running water…which is a great perk at this campground to actually have running water. Since we have camped at Tate branch for 49 years, we are used to pumping water and being prepared. We just went to Tate Branch and filled our 5 5 gallon water jugs and was sufficient with our water supply. Our 5 day camping trip was great, loved the campground, definitely recommend Tallulah River Campground and Tate branch Campground both are fabulous places to camp.

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Michael H

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September 24, 2026 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tallulah River Campground

My Son and I had a great 3 nights in Site 4. Fished up through the other campgrounds and pulloffs. We caught a respectable bag despite tough conditions. My third visit, Son's first, between our two bdays. It was very cool. We'll be back.

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Robert G

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September 21, 2026 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tallulah River Campground

We enjoyed our stay but the power cable to well pump went out while we were there and we had no water. I understand it is to be repaired. Camp sights need more gravel so they will not be muddy when it rains and fire rings need to be periodically cleaned out. Thanks

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Douglas W

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September 20, 2026 Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tallulah River Campground

Love this campground. Until the weekend comes and the guy next to you shows up, sets up camp and immediately fires up a generator and that generator never turns off. Quiet time rules are not enforced. Dog leash rules are not enforced.

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shannon H

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September 7, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Tallulah River Campground

Ever since reservations started for the campgrounds we've noticed a huge increase in trash being left behind in campsites. We almost never had an issue with trash until then. This time there were several wads of toilet paper right where the gravel ended at the cross ties of the site. The flies were also terrible. Otherwise it was a good trip.

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Dawn L

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September 4, 2026 Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tallulah River Campground

The campground is great and it’s close to river access but the only thing I didn’t enjoy was how close together each campsite is.

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emily z

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August 26, 2026 Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tallulah River Campground

Perfect campsite! Halfway between mine and my sisters house so we meet here as often as possible.

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Location & Directions for Tallulah River Campground

800 Tallulah River Road, Clayton, GA 30525 United States

Elevation: 603 ft

Getting There

Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 mi; turn right (north) on Persimmon Road for 5 mi; turn left (northwest) on Tallulah River Road (Forest Service Road 70) for 1 mi to the campground entrance.

Nearest town

Clayton, GA - 13 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Highway access

Tallulah River Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 76, which is approximately 8 miles away from Clayton.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Deep Creek Entrance

Approximate drive: 45.4 mi · over 1 hr (78 min)

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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