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
keith c
VerifiedOctober 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
Everything went really good and well run.
Ron E
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
The area itself was beautiful. The bathrooms away from the host area were dirty and dark. Would've also been great if the showers were inside the bathrooms, not outside.
Lisa S
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
Loved Brenda and Doug and how they made us feel so welcome! They are a huge asset to this park!
Jean M
VerifiedOctober 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
Hike to various Waterfalls in area and sign up for a water rafting trip . !
Tommy G
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: B
Been camping here for over 15 years and will keep going back finally they are by reservation so we can reserve our favorite spot and not have to wonder if its open or not waterfalls and camp host (MRS BRENDA) are great
Brittany C
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
The campsite host were rude drunks!! I packed up and left a day early and can’t even get the federal park to give me a refund.
Elizabeth J
VerifiedOctober 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: B
Enjoyed our camping. Had a great camp site and walked to the falls the camp grounds and park are very beautiful. Road noise from above on Route 19 could get pretty loud. There is no electricity even in the toilets.
Daniel W
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
We love Desoto Falls campground as there is sufficient space between campsites and you feel you have some privacy. It's clean and the location is good for other activities but most importantly the camp hosts have been there for years and they are readily available to handle any problems that arise. They keep trouble makers out of the camp. We love Brenda and Doug
Kiana C
VerifiedOctober 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: B
DeSoto Falls is an excellent place to camp. There are a lot of regulars so you're not surrounded by strangers. The camp hosts are awesome. I have a family member with a disability and he is always treated like family. I camp here three and four times a year and love it.
Aly H
VerifiedOctober 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: B
Love the spots near the running water. Pretty close to the road, so there was road noise though. Nice hikes to the falls.
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
