About Desoto Falls Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 23
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (287)
What Guests Are Saying
Desoto Falls Recreation Area offers clean, spacious campsites, many of which are conveniently located near the creek and hiking trails to beautiful waterfalls. Guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities and the peacefulness, particularly at night when road noise diminishes. However, some reviews mention issues with road noise from traffic, ongoing maintenance concerns for restrooms, and occasional lack of water access, which can detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Desoto Falls Recreation Area offers clean, spacious campsites, many of which are conveniently located near the creek and hiking trails to beautiful waterfalls. Guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities and the peacefulness, particularly at night when road noise diminishes. However, some reviews mention issues with road noise from traffic, ongoing maintenance concerns for restrooms, and occasional lack of water access, which can detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Stephen L
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: B
The grounds are lovely, and the facilities are as stated in the description. The location of Desoto Falls was perfect, and Blood Mountain is only seven miles up the road. The problem with the site was the road noise that ran all night. This was mentioned in other reviews, but there was no availability for my dates that were further from the road. My thought when booking was, "how bad can it be". The answer is "pretty bad". I booked for 2 nights and left after the first night so I could get some sleep. I think the sites closer to the water may show an improvement. I would be willing to try again if I were able to land a spot.
Karen R
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
Love camping here
Nanette S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: B
This was a fantastic experience! The hosts were extremely helpful and nice! We had a great time exploring the surrounding areas full of waterfalls. Helen, Dahlonega, Cleveland and many other towns were very close with lots of great restaurants and museums.
Vickie W
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: B
Falls was great but don’t camp there !! Paid for 5 nights left after 2 nights !!!
Jamie A
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
We had spot 2. Hosts were right next door, quiet during our stay and friendly at check in. Wouldn't do this spot again as it is next to the trail head and lots of people passing by during the day. The sound of the creek was so relaxing, it's a beautiful location. Women's bathroom had no soap but plenty of toilet paper and paper towels. Never had issues with wildlife in our spot. Very poor cell service for Verizon. Only once in awhile did a bar pop up for a second then disappear. Close to Cleveland and Dahloneha for any store needs. Vogel is close if you want more activities and Blood mountain, Brasstown bald, raven cliffs all close by for better hiking trails as the DeSoto falls trails are pretty short and simple.
Alan J
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Loved it. Only the pick nick table was molded an dirty beyond being of any use
roy m
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
The camphosts are always the best, The trips are our family times. We had a great timed & hated to leave.
Ronald R
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
Host was rude and yelling. Left before first night because while trying to talk with "Doug" he was reaching back behind as to be trying to retrieve a gun or knife. I ask him if he had been drinking which infuriated him more.
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Campsite was clean and perfect proximity to restrooms and trails. The camp hosts were awesome and very nice folks.
Jennifer C
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: B
Great location, waterfall trail is great. Bathrooms need updating but overall great place.
Location Desoto Falls Recreation Area
Address:
De Soto Falls Recreation Area
Dahlonega, GA, 30533
United States
From Blairsville, GA take U.S. Highway 19/129 South for 17.0 miles and the campground entrance is on your right. From Dahlonega, GA take Highway 19 North for 18 miles and the entrance in on your left. From Cleveland, GA, take 19/129 North for 16 miles and the entrance to the campground is on your left.
Desoto Falls Recreation Area is accessible via U.S. Highway 19, with connections to U.S. Highway 129. It is approximately 17 miles from Blairsville and 18 miles from Dahlonega.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7057 / -83.915
Elevation: 624 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- During non-peak season (November 1 - April 1), all water is turned off to the entire campground.
- Be bear aware; keep all food in containers or locked inside a vehicle as much as possible. Remove all food from the area after eating and during nighttime hours. Dispose of garbage promptly in our bear proof garbage dumpster.
- Limit of two vehicles per campsite except the double site (site #14), which is a maximum of 4 vehicles.
- No generators, music or other loud noises during this time. Be respectful to other campground visitors.
- Campfires are permitted in grills only.
- Pets must be on a leash at all times.
- Discharging of firearms and fireworks is prohibited.
- Do not leave fires unattended; they must be fully-extinguished and cold to the touch before check-out.
- Note: cell phone service may not work in some areas due to tower location and terrain.
- No day use or picnicking in the campground. Please use the day-use area or the picnic area if you do not have a reservation.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
