Desoto Falls Recreation Area

Making reservations for Desoto Falls Recreation Area was very easy, and we were able to change sites when we needed. We parked a rented Class B camper on site 15. It was very nice, only slightly sloped, but that didn't cause any trouble. There was a very clean two-door pit toilet without a sink or water in a building across the road. Water was a short walk away. We enjoyed eating meals on the picnic table. We would visit this area again, maybe even with a tent.
We were a little disappointed that we didn't get to either of the falls. We found the bridge across the creek with a sign indicating 1/4 mi to the lower falls, but we walked 1/4 mi toward them and they were nowhere in sight. We were going uphill not going lower and It was getting dark. The map we had didn't show an ascent, so we just went back to the campsite and sat outside for a while. Having a three-hour drive in the morning, we couldn't investigate the falls this trip.

We love Desoto Falls Recreation area, as we visit every year! The hosts are very dear friends of my husband and myself. The falls are a sight to see, there are two so either one of them, both are a peaceful hike. Staying in the campground is very peaceful, the lower loop have flushable toilets and and hot showers , and the upper loop has a chemical toilet . There is a creek flowing thru the the campground. Rains and winds can be challenging.
Although we cant get enough!

Good campsites, great weekend. The highway going by was obnoxious at times, but it's a beautiful place.

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We had a great time. Campground was clean and well maintained, we enjoyed hiking to falls (upper and lower) and exploring the area.

Our family really enjoyed the spacious sites and stream that ran behind our site. The restrooms were clean and adequate. I would have loved to give 5 stars but the noise from cars racing on the road above the campground was non stop!! It really ruined what would have otherwise been a very serene campground.

The sites next to the creek are absolutely beautiful! Some of my favorite car camping spots hands-down. My only words of warning would be that one, in the sites closer to the highway you will hear people driving by at all hours of the day, that Mountain Road is very popular. And two, know that the bathrooms are really just glorified out houses with no lights, so you’ll need to bring your headlamp in with you. Certainly not a dealbreaker! But it is just something to be aware of. If you do end up camping here I recommend you drive about 10 minutes up the mountain road and check out mountain crossings. It is a mile stone on the AT and holds a lot of sentimental value to through hikers. To the right the store has a beautiful vista view, and frankly the store itself is really cool. The store is without a doubt one of a kind so if you’re in the area you should definitely check it out.

Good location and good camp sites.

Some friends and I stayed at one of the sites for a night, and everything was perfect, good bathrooms, nice hiking trails, beautiful scenery, etc. There’s a bit of a problem with campsite cleanup after people leave but otherwise it was a pretty good experience. Great park for lots of outdoor activities.

The campsites are clean and well kept and the gravel road is in good shape. There are several bathrooms that could have been cleaner but they are in functional order. The sites are close together and not for you if you are looking for a more private camping experience. Plenty of sign and information boards available. The river runs through the site and provides a nice background sound at night. The main road also provides a sound but only the sound of the jake Break from the many trucks driving past day and night.....Pick the lower loop or bring some earplugs for your nighttime slumber. If you venture on the two trails that lead to the upper and lower falls you will encounter bridges and steps that have been redone recently and a beautiful picture spot for amazing pictures. Overall a good campsite.