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About Desoto Falls Recreation Area
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 (323)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Nathaniel W
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: B
It was awesome and beautiful. Me and my buddies had alot of fun
Chris C
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
Campground and space was very well maintained. The falls are worth the visit. The road noise can be loud during midday.
Matt H
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: B
Sites were nice but not very private. Very close to one another
Luke R
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: B
Luke R
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: B
Luke R
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: B
Natalie W
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: B
DeSoto falls was a great campground. Trailhead entrance bathrooms were clean, and there were also other trails nearby the campground. I got in later in the night, so I didn't get to meet the host, but this we a quite place to camp and get away. I don't believe there are showers here, if there are I didn't know where they were, but the bathrooms in the campground were clean too. I'd stay here again.
Aly H
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
The new host are super friendly. The campsite was beautiful and clean.
Edward B
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: B
Don't go on the weekend in the summer to camp, if you must then get a spot down by the creek and away from the hiway where the motorcycles will drive you insane..
Juana G
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
We had a wonderful time! Definitely going to be planning another trip back:)
Location & Directions for Desoto Falls Recreation Area
De Soto Falls Recreation Area, Dahlonega, GA 30533 United States
Elevation: 624 ft
Getting There
<p>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...
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
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: October 22, 2026
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