About Desoto Falls Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 23
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Reviews (194)
Review Summary
Kevin D
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
Only fair stars because, yes, it is a beautiful looking place but the smell of the pit toilets, no showers that work and limited working water spigots, and truckers using Jake brake all night and day makes it stressful.
Denietra D
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: B
No showers the entire 2 weeks of my stay
Ken D
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: B
I had a great visit & really enjoyed my stay.
I would give 1 more star if only the bath house had had water so that I could get a shower.
The weather was hot & a shower each day would have been better.
The entry to site 5 is a little tight but overall that site would be a favorite.
I’m looking forward to a return trip & maybe the water will be working at the bath house.
Claire K
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Being next to the water was amazing. The space was ample 10 out of 10
Pamela B
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
WE ENJOY CAMPIMG HERE EVERY YEAR WITH FAMILY
THE CAMPSITES ARE WELL TAKING CARE OF
THE CAMPHOST ARE GREAT
Marla P
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
We enjoyed our stay at Desoto Falls campground, so much so that our kids said they want to come back. The site was very clean and well maintained. There was easy access to the trails to the falls. Site 19 is right next to the pit toilet bathrooms. There is a lot of road noise from motorcycles on the nearby road during the day, but the traffic lightened at a reasonable time at night so that it didn't keep us awake and overall didn't bother us. It is conveniently located to the cute downtown Dahlonega area. Our kids loved the Consolidated Gold Mine tour and gold panning and the North Georgia Wildlife Safari. One small thing to note-the campground map on recreation.gov makes it look like the site is on the outside of the loop when it is actually on the inside of the loop. Overall a great place to camp.
Mireille T
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
Nice flat camp site, with a path that goes to the river and close to the bathroom.
One of the best site on this campground
Aly H
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
I always have a wonderful camping experience at Desoto Falls. This time was no exception. I brought my grandsons and we had a blast!
Henry D
VerifiedMay 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Site 22 beautiful creek side site
Sites spread out
Will definitely be back
ray w
VerifiedMay 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
campground host keep camp in great shape for many years.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7057 / -83.915
Elevation: 624 feet
Policies & Rules
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During non-peak season (November 1 - April 1), all water is turned off to the entire campground. |
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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. |
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Limit of two vehicles per campsite except the double site (site #14), which is a maximum of 4 vehicles. |
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Quiet hours are from 10pm until 6am. No generators, music or other loud noises during this time. Be respectful to other campground visitors. |
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Campfires are permitted in grills only. |
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Pets must be on a leash at all times. |
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Discharging of firearms and fireworks is prohibited. |
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Do not leave fires unattended; they must be fully-extinguished and cold to the touch before check-out. |
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Note: cell phone service may not work in some areas due to tower location and terrain. |
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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. |
