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Michael B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2021 Stayed at: 5, Loop: B
Love to stay here when visiting daughter at UNG clean an friendly nice trails to the falls
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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 2.1 ft 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.
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- Restrooms
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- Picnic Table
- Grill
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- Pet friendly
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23 Sites Available
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1, Loop: A
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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10, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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11, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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12, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 27 ft · Gravel
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13, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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14, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 90 × 33 ft · Gravel
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15, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 42 ft · Gravel
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16, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 48 × 36 ft · Gravel
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17, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 21 ft · Gravel
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18, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 48 × 36 ft · Gravel
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19, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 36 ft · Gravel
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2, Loop: A
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
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20, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 40 ft · Gravel
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21, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 48 × 36 ft · Gravel
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22, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 27 ft · Gravel
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23, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 42 ft · Gravel
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3, Loop: A
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 36 ft · Gravel
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4, Loop: A
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 36 ft · Gravel
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5, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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6, Loop: B
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7, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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8, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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9, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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1, Loop: A
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel
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10, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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11, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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12, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 27 ft · Gravel
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13, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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14, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 90 × 33 ft · Gravel
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15, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 42 ft · Gravel
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16, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 48 × 36 ft · Gravel
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17, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 21 ft · Gravel
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18, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 48 × 36 ft · Gravel
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19, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 36 ft · Gravel
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2, Loop: A
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
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20, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 40 ft · Gravel
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21, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 48 × 36 ft · Gravel
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22, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 27 ft · Gravel
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23, Loop: B
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 42 ft · Gravel
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3, Loop: A
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 36 ft · Gravel
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4, Loop: A
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 36 ft · Gravel
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5, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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6, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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7, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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8, Loop: B
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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9, Loop: B
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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Reviews
323 reviews
Summary
Desoto Falls Recreation Area offers a clean and well-maintained campground with beautiful surroundings and spacious sites, especially along the creek. Many visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the proximity to hiking trails leading to stunning waterfalls. However, some guests note significant road noise from nearby traffic and mention that the facilities could use improvements, particularly the bathrooms. Overall, it remains a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful camping experience in nature.
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4.3
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Based on 323 reviews
5 stars
57.0% (184)
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24.1% (78)
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Adam A
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
We got there at 8:30pm after driving for 6 hours to get there. Although it was a reservation only campground, we found someone in our spot. The camp host got the people who took the site out. We had to wait 30 mins for them to tear down the campsite and move so we could set up after a long day of driving.
We woke up several times throughout the night since the campsite is right off a main road. Trucks would drive by and accelerate, blasting their loud mufflers. Motorcycles drove by, revved their engines and woke us up. This lasted from 3am-8am. Later we saw “professional motorcyclists” and photographers along the road and realized they were having some sort of unofficial race... definitely do not stay here during march for that reason.
Other than that the area was beautiful and the campsite was wonderful!
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Aleysha D
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
It was great! Wish people weren’t speeding on the road nearby. But the campsite was PERFECT and right on the water. I’ll return.
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Michael B
VerifiedMarch 20, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: B
Nice clean site. Had the whole place to myself. Verizon does not have great service here only 1 bar or no service at all.
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Charles S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2021 Stayed at: 8, Loop: B
The campsite was good, but why was the bathrooms locked up? The bathroom in the visitor parking was open, but not the one for the paying campers.
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Gregory K
VerifiedMarch 7, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Had a great time, sites are larger than most campgrounds and for the amount of traffic it receives they are very clean.
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Charles B
VerifiedMarch 4, 2021 Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
DeSoto Falls is a beautiful campground with generous sites. The camp hosts are friendly and keep the campsite in great shape.
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Peter A
VerifiedMarch 1, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
very quiet and serene, beautiful trees and stream
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Matthew P
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2021 Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Little disappointed that it reservation only now. But I'm guessing they were having issues that made this happen. Fee seamed high, $8.00 just for reservations then $10.00 for sight. I've stayed at full hookup sights for less.
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Johnathan W
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2021 Stayed at: 9, Loop: B
Great non electric campsite. Usually on the quieter side but the beautiful weather brought a lot of hikers out. Close to a ton of hikes/falls.
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Location & Directions for Desoto Falls Recreation Area
De Soto Falls Recreation Area, Dahlonega, GA 30533 United States
Elevation: 624 ft
Getting There
From Blairsville, GA take U.S. Highway 19/129 South for 17 mi and the campground entrance is on your right. From Dahlonega, GA take Highway 19 North for 18 mi and the entrance in on your left. From Cleveland, GA, take 19/129 North for 16 mi and th...
From Blairsville, GA take U.S. Highway 19/129 South for 17 mi and the campground entrance is on your right. From Dahlonega, GA take Highway 19 North for 18 mi and the entrance in on your left. From Cleveland, GA, take 19/129 North for 16 mi and the entrance to the campground is on your left.
Highway access
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.
Policies & Rules
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- 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: October 22, 2026
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