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
Heather P
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Our family camping trip to DeSoto Falls was the absolute best camping trip we have ever had! The camp hosts are so very kind and keep the place looking great. The hiking trails to the upper and lower falls are very convenient to the camping sites. My family enjoyed hiking, fishing, and playing in the creek. We had no issues during our entire week long trip! We are taking another trip next month and are already so excited!
Carol C
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Clean and easy to find. Campground was clean.
Steve W
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: B
Great location with multiple options for hiking in the area.
Robert W
VerifiedMay 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: B
We really enjoyed the campground overall. The hikes to the waterfalls were the perfect length for kids and the grounds were clean and well-maintained. My only complaint is that there was a lot of road noise during the night as our campsite (#5) was set right along the road. I would suggest trying to book at one of the sites in the back of the campground (#14-23) to avoid the road noise.
Stephen R
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: B
All the restroom and shower facilities were in great condition.
Mark M
VerifiedApril 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: B
Really enjoyed my time ad DeSoto Falls and it totally met my expectations. It's a no-frills campsite with shared water and only a pit toilet on the upper loop. The lower loop does have flushing toilets with sink and outdoor shower but no hot water that I could tell. I didn't feel crowed in the campsite and I felt there was enough room between sites, but it was open and I could very easily see fellow campers without obstructions. The trees provided ample shade which would be most welcome in the summer months. Trails to both waterfalls were well maintained and provided an enjoyable hike. I didn't have cell service with Verizon.
Missy B
VerifiedApril 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Great time!
Ann B
VerifiedApril 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
Enjoyed our visit to Desota Falls. This is one of my favorite places to camp. Hike to both falls was nice. Camp hosts were friendly and helpful. I had trouble operating the shower they helped but shower needs some repair to turn on and off.
Michael S
VerifiedMarch 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
The camp area was clean and beautiful. However, the site is nestled in a valley beside the main highway which means almost constant traffic noise.
Mike T
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: B
Couldn't ask for a better weekend for a camping trip. Campsite was clean and ready to go. The campground is well maintained and watched over. If I have to find any fault in the place, it would have to be that the bathroom lights no longer work. Probably just need the batteries replaced.
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
