Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)

4049 Tallulah River Road, Clayton, Georgia, United States
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Tate Branch
Campsite #7
Campsite 3
Campsite #15

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

About Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)

Beginning May 1st, 2025 Tate Branch campground will require reservations via recreation.gov for camping in all sites at this facility. This much-admired 17-site developed campground is sure to heighten the innate beauty of any season. Graced with various species of hardwoods and resting on the shore of Tallulah River, Tate Branch Campground provides a rustic experience for the outdoor enthusiast to camp, swim, fish, or enjoy the scenery.

Available sites

18 total sites
RV Sites 13 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 5 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 15 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
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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18 Sites Available

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🚐 1, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 10, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 11, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 12, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 13, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 15, Loop: Tate Branch Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 16, Loop: Tate Branch Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 17, Loop: Tate Branch Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 18, Loop: Tate Branch Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 19, Loop: Tate Branch Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 2, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 3, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 4, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 5, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 6, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 7, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 8, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 9, Loop: Tate Branch RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews

55 reviews

Summary

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Tate Branch Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment, with many visitors praising its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenic views, especially near the river. While some campers noted issues like close campsite proximity and litter in fire rings, the overall experience remains positive, with easy access to fishing spots and enjoyable outdoor activities. Many long-time visitors express a strong affection for the location, highlighting it as a favorite family camping destination.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 55 reviews

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4 stars 23.6% (13)
3 stars 5.5% (3)
2 stars 9.1% (5)
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James R

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September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Tate Branch

The trip was great, but I am concerned that people might be making reservations in the prime camping spots just to lock up those spots so they can have access to them anytime they want to. There were a number of spots that I know were booked when I made my reservation, but no one ever camped in them. There needs to be some sort of control on this where if you never show up for your reservation then 1st offense you get a warning, second offense you are blocked from making a reservation for a month. Third offense you are blocked from making a reservation for a year. And on your fourth offense you are blocked from making a reservation for life.

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James R

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September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Tate Branch

The trip was great, but I am concerned that people might be making reservations in the prime camping spots just to lock up those spots so they can have access to them anytime they want to. There were a number of spots that I know were booked when I made my reservation, but no one ever camped in them. There needs to be some sort of control on this where if you never show up for your reservation then 1st offense you get a warning, second offense you are blocked from making a reservation for a month. Third offense you are blocked from making a reservation for a year. And on your fourth offense you are blocked from making a reservation for life.

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Elizabeth H

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September 30, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tate Branch

We camped here for 4 nights and 3 days it was beautiful, relaxing and quiet. There are three new toilets that were kept clean. There is a hand pump for water. There are bear proof storage containers at the site. There is no phone service.
It was perfect and I can not wait to go back!

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Elizabeth H

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September 30, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tate Branch

We camped here for 4 nights and 3 days it was beautiful, relaxing and quiet. There are three new toilets that were kept clean. There is a hand pump for water. There are bear proof storage containers at the site. There is no phone service.
It was perfect and I can not wait to go back!

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Joseph D

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October 10, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tate Branch

Campground was very nice and clean. Campsites were spaced out well. About half are next to the River. The privy’s were newer and clean.

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Joseph D

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October 10, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tate Branch

Campground was very nice and clean. Campsites were spaced out well. About half are next to the River. The privy’s were newer and clean.

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Dylan F

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October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tate Branch

Pleasant stay. The foliage could use a trimming. Few items of trash left behind from previous campers. VERY clean toilets.

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Dylan F

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October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tate Branch

Pleasant stay. The foliage could use a trimming. Few items of trash left behind from previous campers. VERY clean toilets.

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Alondra C

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October 27, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tate Branch

This is a great place to go and enjoy the outdoors. The campsites have your basis necessities and I like that they have bathrooms nearby.

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Alondra C

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October 27, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tate Branch

This is a great place to go and enjoy the outdoors. The campsites have your basis necessities and I like that they have bathrooms nearby.

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Location & Directions for Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)

4049 Tallulah River Road, Clayton, GA 30525 United States

Getting There

Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton, Georgia for 8 mi; turn right (north) on Persimmon Road for 4.2 mi; turn left (northwest) on Tallulah River Road (Forest Service 70 Road) for 4 mi.

Nearest town

Clayton, GA - 16 mi

About 30 min to downtown

Highway access

Tate Branch Campground is accessible via U.S. 76, which is approximately 8 miles from Clayton, Georgia.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Deep Creek Entrance

Approximate drive: 43.2 mi · over 1 hr (74 min)

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