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
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.
Neil E
VerifiedMay 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
My coach is 13 ft high they were some limbs the rubbed the top of tje coach.
Jarrid L
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: B
Beautiful campsite close to the falls. The sound of water makes it that much more relaxing. Only downside was the trucks/semi's that drive close to the campground at all hours of the night. Now, if you are into wine, you are very close to many vineyards in the area. Helen is about 30 minutes from the campsite as well and the closest gas station is about 10 minutes away.
Mark N
VerifiedApril 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Excellent site! So much nature and good distance between sites.
Sophia M
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: B
Always a pleasure. Clean and quiet, but you do hear cars at night (which is a perk for car enthusiasts)
Evelynn F
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
The site was clean and easy access for my car. It was near the stream, beautiful spot. Easy hikes and easy access. Great for quick getaway. It is right next to host site. Very peaceful, tranquil, very minimalist spot. If you’re looking for an easy hike, clean facilities, pleasant overall, this is the spot for you. I will be returning for this spot specifically.
Ben P
VerifiedMarch 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Beautiful and serene setting by a stream. The off season description of bathroom facilities was a bit confusing. There is no running water or showers through the end of March. Just permanent outhouses.
Jackson S
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
Clean campsites with nice pea gravel, camp tables, fire pits, and parking.
Roads are good. Bathrooms were closed because of the winter, but the exterior looked good.
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
