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
Lynn W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: B
The park itself was fine but the bathrooms the bathrooms could use some serious work in them.
ROBERT P
VerifiedOctober 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Clean spacious campsites, friendly host, no hot water in the showers and according to the host it's been that way for a long while. given the right atmospheric conditions the chem toilets can be quite stinky.
Donnie L
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Nice host was nice . Lots of road noise during the day . Cold showers . But still a good trip .
Amanda P
VerifiedAugust 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: B
Love
Jessica H
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
We came in late at night to tent camp. Hard to find off the main highway as the GPS didn't take us there. However, once we found it, it was amazing! Tent camping on the stream was so relaxing. Everyone there was nice and the hike to the falls was easy for the whole family. Definitely on our list to return!
Bradley P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
It was a great time. The road noise wasn't as bad as it was when we camped there in the winter (still noise but it is what it is). Over all, still one of my favorite places to camp with the family.
Pamela B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Great family time
Close to waterfalls and hiking
James H
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: B
Very noisy. Loud trucks with back up alarms at 10 o’clock at night . Need to lock the gates at night
Aly H
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Brenda and Doug do a wonderful job keeping the sites pristine. Desoto is one of my very favorite spots with the falls and the creekside sites.
Steve V
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
Camp hosts were very nice and accommodating.
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
