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
Frank S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
It was a great time at the camp ground. The extreme noise at times from the highway was annoying.
allison h
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: B
Too close to the road. It’s an area that attracts motorcycles and they are very loud. The falls are wonderful and the hike is pretty easy. Great for a day trip but not over night.
Jennifer S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: B
It was absolutely wonderful the only thing that I would change is the last time my family went there was no camp post was wondering where they were a campsite can get out of hand quickly if a host is not monitoring it
Gregory K
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Camp host do a great job making this campsite enjoyable.
John R
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: B
Over all positive experience. Road noise was disconcerting. Bathrooms could be cleaner.
Kimberly C
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
The noise of motorcycles riding the main road outside camp was horrible. The camp is very nice the trails, waterfalls and creek were perfect BUT THE ROAD NOISE WAS HORRIBLE.
Ann B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
Sites need more gravel. When it rained it was a muddy mess. I did see piles of gravel around so maybe you’re working on this problem.
But the ladies shower needs attention right away for the water on/off valve. It’s ridiculous. There is a string you have to slide over the button that keeps slipping off that seems to be the only way to keep water on.
This is still one of my favorite places to camp. Love being around the creek. The camp hosts are always so nice.
Lance B
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
We love DeSoto falls and recreation area, we usually go there 3 times a year to get away from hot Florida, Always fun, with the beautiful creek and waterfall you can hike to. Love the hosts as well. Thank you for keeping such a nice piece of forest accessible for visitors like us.
Steve S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
I love camping there, It's the only place I camp, but the out house toilets are very bad. the ladies get infections from using it, we need flush toilets. We need a solar powered gate to let guest in and keep ride through people out. People come in and use the showers and fill there campers with water and not camping here. Also an unpaid camper comes in at dark spends the night and leaves early the next morning. Without a gate anyone can come in any time at night
Randall T
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: B
The grounds were nice. It was a great time. The only bad thing was the cars and motorcycles noises from the hwy all day long
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
