OutReserve

Desoto Falls Recreation Area

View from the Observation Deck
Foot Bridge(across from host site) that accesses the trail to the upper and lower water falls.

About Desoto Falls Recreation Area

Desoto Falls Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours North of Atlanta in the North Georgia mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest.  Desoto Falls offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, fishing, picnicking, and beautiful hikes to our nearby waterfalls. The campground is situated along Frogtown Creek with at an elevation of 2,080 feet above sea level, under a dense forest of deciduous and evergreen trees.   23 campsites are neatly arranged in two loops(upper and lower), with each loop having creek sites. The climate here is fairly mild and generally offers all four seasons, so it is a wonderful place to relax and experience each of these throughout the year. North Georgia is a playground for wildlife watchers. An abundance of Deer, Turkey, Bear and, small furbearers can be seen as well as bird watching. If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, come to Desoto Falls.   

Number of accommodations: 23

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Sites & Availability

23 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: A
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
10, Loop: B
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
11, Loop: B
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
13, Loop: B
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: B
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 2, Loop: A
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: B
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop: A
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 4, Loop: A
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
5, Loop: B
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
6, Loop: B
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
7, Loop: B
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
8, Loop: B
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
9, Loop: B
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (194)

Review Summary

4.3
194 reviews
5
56.7%
110
4
22.7%
44
3
12.4%
24
2
5.7%
11
1
2.6%
5

Kristin B

Verified

October 19, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B

4

Very clean and well kept campground. Dry toilet houses were clean and well stocked with decent window lighting. Sites were far enough apart from each other to afford more privacy than other campgrounds.

Christina L

Verified

October 19, 2021 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A

5

Campsite #1 was perfect! It was next to the restroom and the hosts but still very private. The road was right there, but it was quiet at night. We live in midtown Atlanta so I guess we're used to traffic noise. The best part was the creek running next to the campsite which provided a lovely running water ambiance.

Gregory K

Verified

October 14, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B

5

Camp hosts do a great job here and make each stay enjoyable.

Nathan S

Verified

October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A

4

These are very nice campsites in a beautiful setting. The campsites are fairly large with a nice, gravel tent area. Bathrooms were below average with no lights and no TP in the men's room while we were there. Great location right at the trailhead for the DeSoto falls trail, plus just down the street from Blood Mountain and Vogel State Park hiking opportunities. The biggest negative of the trail is it is right near the highway and there is considerable road noise. I was aware there would be some, but it was louder than expected. Particularly given the popularity of the roadway with motorcycles and sports cars you get some extremely loud engines roaring through the area. I would not pick for an extended stay, but was nice for the night.

Location Desoto Falls Recreation Area

Address:
De Soto Falls Recreation Area
Dahlonega, GA, 30533
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.7057 / -83.915

Elevation: 624 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

During non-peak season (November 1 - April 1), all water is turned off to the entire campground.

General

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.

General

Limit of two vehicles per campsite except the double site (site #14), which is a maximum of 4 vehicles.

General

Quiet hours are from 10pm until 6am. No generators, music or other loud noises during this time. Be respectful to other campground visitors.

General

Campfires are permitted in grills only.

General

Pets must be on a leash at all times.

General

Discharging of firearms and fireworks is prohibited.

General

Do not leave fires unattended; they must be fully-extinguished and cold to the touch before check-out.

General

Note: cell phone service may not work in some areas due to tower location and terrain.

General

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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