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
Matthew S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Awesome campground! Very clean, safe and scenic.
Brandon S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: B
Bathrooms were pretty gross. The smell was overwhelming. Three bears used my truck as a jungle gym. Otherwise, we had a great time camping, hiking, and playing in the creek.
roy m
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: B
I proposed to my wife at Desoto Falls 14 years ago and we still love camping there. Doug & Brenda are the best camp hosts.
Gary J
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Excellent place to camp. There is plenty to do. We hiked, fished and even we canoeing in nearby lakes. There were very few insects. You do need to store all food in you car. There is a mama bear and two Cubs that wander through around midnight. I wish the park system would put in food storage bins near the tables.
Amber E
VerifiedMarch 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: B
Beautiful campground, very private camp sites. The river runs right thru the campsite which was great for us as we wanted to wake up early and fly fish. We caught a few small rainbow trout! The waterfall trail head is a short walk from the campground as well. Barbara, the campground host was really sweet and helpful and diligently does laps around the campground to ensure that everyone is following the rules and stays safe. Bathrooms are primitive with no running water so be prepared! They were clean and worked just fine.. its camping, not glamping!
The only complaint i had was that the winding interstate runs right above the campground on the ridgeline and you can hear vehicles squealing their tires around the sharp turns.. as well as semi trucks j-breaking. If they could put a speedlimit sign and have it enforced it wouldnt have been a problem at all!
Michael E
VerifiedMarch 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Bathrooms were shut down, but loved the campground and falls.
Gregory K
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Several waterfalls nearby, Desoto, Helton Springs, and Raven Cliff.
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
