Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

4726 Lake Rabun Road, Lakemont, Georgia, United States
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LAKE RABUN BEACH RECREATION AREA
LAKE RABUN BEACH RECREATION AREA
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
LAKE RABUN BEACH RECREATION AREA
LAKE RABUN BEACH RECREATION AREA

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About Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking. Across the road, the lake offers plenty of water activities like swimming, boating, fishing, and ample opportunities to absorb the peaceful lake scenery.

Available sites

41 total sites
RV Sites 39 sites from $30 per night Tent Sites 2 sites from $40 per night

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

41 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 30, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 39, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 42, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 43, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 44, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 46, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 47, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 48, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 49, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 50, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 51, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 52, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 53, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 54, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 56, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 57, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 58, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 59, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
⛺ 60, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
🚐 61, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 62, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 63, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 64, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 65, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 66, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 67, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 68, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 69, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 70, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 71, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
$40
/ per night
⛺ Grp 1, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$85
/ per night

Reviews

569 reviews

Summary

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Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area offers beautiful scenic views, great hiking trails, and a well-maintained campground with clean facilities and friendly hosts. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and proximity to the lake, making it ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some areas need maintenance, particularly regarding drainage and campsite access, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 569 reviews

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4 stars 16.9% (96)
3 stars 9.3% (53)
2 stars 1.6% (9)
1 star 4.6% (26)

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Pat C

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August 30, 2020 Stayed at: 47, Loop: Loop 2

Hosts, Steve and Maria, were absolutely the best! Pride in the campground and making sure everyone is set up and safe and secure.

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Pat C

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August 30, 2020 Stayed at: 47, Loop: Loop 2

Hosts, Steve and Maria, were absolutely the best! Pride in the campground and making sure everyone is set up and safe and secure.

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Scott T

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August 14, 2020 Stayed at: 64, Loop: Loop 2

We have been visiting Lake Rabun Beach for more than 20 years. We have always loved the peace and quiet, the beauty, and all the activities available in the area. These days, the spot is better than ever. The campground hosts are incredible at keeping things in order and spit-spot. Thank you so much and we look forward to our return to our favorite campground.

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Scott T

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August 14, 2020 Stayed at: 64, Loop: Loop 2

We have been visiting Lake Rabun Beach for more than 20 years. We have always loved the peace and quiet, the beauty, and all the activities available in the area. These days, the spot is better than ever. The campground hosts are incredible at keeping things in order and spit-spot. Thank you so much and we look forward to our return to our favorite campground.

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Scott T

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August 14, 2020 Stayed at: 64, Loop: Loop 2

We have been visiting Lake Rabun Beach for more than 20 years. We have always loved the peace and quiet, the beauty, and all the activities available in the area. These days, the spot is better than ever. The campground hosts are incredible at keeping things in order and spit-spot. Thank you so much and we look forward to our return to our favorite campground.

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Jennifer C

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August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 31, Loop: Loop 1

Book it!!! Our family recently visited this campground and absolutely loved our stay! Site 31 was perfect, clean site overlooking the creek. Our kids said it is their new favorite campground! The roads are paved for bike riding, which was perfect! There is a nice trail only a half mile away where you can hike to see a beautiful waterfall. The lake was also a hit with a dock in the middle. The hosts were very sweet and courteous upon arrival and leaving. We are already looking forward to visiting again in the near future and will be sure to recommend to family and friends.

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Jennifer C

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August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 31, Loop: Loop 1

Book it!!! Our family recently visited this campground and absolutely loved our stay! Site 31 was perfect, clean site overlooking the creek. Our kids said it is their new favorite campground! The roads are paved for bike riding, which was perfect! There is a nice trail only a half mile away where you can hike to see a beautiful waterfall. The lake was also a hit with a dock in the middle. The hosts were very sweet and courteous upon arrival and leaving. We are already looking forward to visiting again in the near future and will be sure to recommend to family and friends.

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Jennifer C

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August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 31, Loop: Loop 1

Book it!!! Our family recently visited this campground and absolutely loved our stay! Site 31 was perfect, clean site overlooking the creek. Our kids said it is their new favorite campground! The roads are paved for bike riding, which was perfect! There is a nice trail only a half mile away where you can hike to see a beautiful waterfall. The lake was also a hit with a dock in the middle. The hosts were very sweet and courteous upon arrival and leaving. We are already looking forward to visiting again in the near future and will be sure to recommend to family and friends.

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Herb N

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August 11, 2020 Stayed at: 60, Loop: Loop 2

Rabun Beach campground is a great place with a lot to be improved. Some improvements have been made. But unfortunately are not to my liking. Example handicapped and child proof campfire rings, similar to a trash burning barrel, are now on many sites. Would be ok if they left the traditional low fire rings too. Or made a rock ring fire place.
The reservation system is horrible , no map of the campground, just some generic grid map.
I had made a reservation for a camp site weeks in advance. Days before leaving I received a call that the camp site was un available due to power issues. I had to cancel my trip and make reservations for 10 days later. Powered camp sites are at a premium here and fill up with weekend warriors every weekend. Which is good unless you are camping during the week and want to extend your stay. If you want to extend your stay with out internet service, via phone, you are in for a horribly long experience. It took over four hours to get through to recreation .gov. You call and they say the wait is 20 minutes after 20 minutes you are disconnected . Call again same thing this went on 5-6 times. Finally got a message saying leave your number someone will call you back. They did. But had to transfer me to someone else to make a payment. Good thing I am retired and have some precious time to waste.
Back before FIND took over it was first come first served with all sites at this campground, which was great and needs to be back.
On a positive note, the camp hosts are nice and the showers and restrooms are very clean.

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Herb N

Verified

August 11, 2020 Stayed at: 60, Loop: Loop 2

Rabun Beach campground is a great place with a lot to be improved. Some improvements have been made. But unfortunately are not to my liking. Example handicapped and child proof campfire rings, similar to a trash burning barrel, are now on many sites. Would be ok if they left the traditional low fire rings too. Or made a rock ring fire place.
The reservation system is horrible , no map of the campground, just some generic grid map.
I had made a reservation for a camp site weeks in advance. Days before leaving I received a call that the camp site was un available due to power issues. I had to cancel my trip and make reservations for 10 days later. Powered camp sites are at a premium here and fill up with weekend warriors every weekend. Which is good unless you are camping during the week and want to extend your stay. If you want to extend your stay with out internet service, via phone, you are in for a horribly long experience. It took over four hours to get through to recreation .gov. You call and they say the wait is 20 minutes after 20 minutes you are disconnected . Call again same thing this went on 5-6 times. Finally got a message saying leave your number someone will call you back. They did. But had to transfer me to someone else to make a payment. Good thing I am retired and have some precious time to waste.
Back before FIND took over it was first come first served with all sites at this campground, which was great and needs to be back.
On a positive note, the camp hosts are nice and the showers and restrooms are very clean.

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Location & Directions for Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

4726 Lake Rabun Road, Lakemont, GA 30552 United States

Elevation: 521 ft

Getting There

Take U.S. 441/23 south from Clayton for 5.4 mi; turn right on Wiley Connector for 0.1 mi; turn left (south) on Georgia 15 (Historic 441) for 1.4 mi; turn right on Lake Rabun Road (County Road 10) for 5 mi.

If pulling a trailer, the best route is ...

Nearest town

Lakemont, GA - 5.4 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Highway access

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area is accessed via U.S. 441/23, which is approximately 5.4 miles north from Clayton, and then via Georgia 15 (Historic 441) for 1.4 miles.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Deep Creek Entrance

Approximate drive: 59.4 mi · over 1 hr (102 min)

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • Generators can be used for up to 4 hours daily, but must not disturb other campers.
  • Generators can be used for up to 4 hours daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Generators must be used quietly to avoid disturbing other campers.
  • You may be asked to turn off generators if they disturb other campers.

General

  • First-come, first-served sites are also available.
  • Click here for more information on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests!
  • Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site.
  • Moving firewood is illegal in some states.
  • Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
  • Camping or maintaining a campsite in developed and dispersed areas in excess of 14 days within any 30-day time period.
  • After the camper(s) has accumulated 14 days within any 30-day time period, the camper(s) must leave that area/campground and move from Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest land before returning for another stay.
  • 36 CFR Section 261.58(a).

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally to prevent pest spread.

Site capacity

  • Camping is limited to 14 days within any 30-day period; after that, you must leave the area before returning.

Local regulations

  • Hunting is prohibited in developed campgrounds, campsites, trails, and recreation sites.

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