About Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 41
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- Lake Access
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Boating
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (358)
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area is a serene and beautiful campground, offering spacious, well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Guests appreciate the friendly camp hosts, excellent hiking trails, and easy access to the lake for paddleboarding. While the winding road to the campground may be challenging, and some amenities could use improvement, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area is a serene and beautiful campground, offering spacious, well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Guests appreciate the friendly camp hosts, excellent hiking trails, and easy access to the lake for paddleboarding. While the winding road to the campground may be challenging, and some amenities could use improvement, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for many.
Review Summary
Jason G
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: Loop 2
We were in a 40 foot motorhome towing a suburban and were able to snag site 69 which was plenty big. Followed the recommendation for large vehicles or those towing to come in from the west via seed lake road. I recommend disconnect/reconnect the towed vehicle at the big gravel parking lot at Nacoohchee hydro plant on the way in/out. We did make it into the campground entrance but just barely. Loved the campground and as others have mentioned there is no cell signal but was perfect for our getaway. Want to go back and explore the area more.
Jason G
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: Loop 2
We were in a 40 foot motorhome towing a suburban and were able to snag site 69 which was plenty big. Followed the recommendation for large vehicles or those towing to come in from the west via seed lake road. I recommend disconnect/reconnect the towed vehicle at the big gravel parking lot at Nacoohchee hydro plant on the way in/out. We did make it into the campground entrance but just barely. Loved the campground and as others have mentioned there is no cell signal but was perfect for our getaway. Want to go back and explore the area more.
Melody M
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Loop 1
Nice trip.
Melody M
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Loop 1
Nice trip.
Mark G
VerifiedMay 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: Loop 2
Nice campground with a waterfall in the campground to hike. Lots of great hiking and waterfalls close by. The town of Clayton is 20 minutes away with excellent restaurants. This was our third trip to Lake Rabun and will be going back.
Mark G
VerifiedMay 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: Loop 2
Nice campground with a waterfall in the campground to hike. Lots of great hiking and waterfalls close by. The town of Clayton is 20 minutes away with excellent restaurants. This was our third trip to Lake Rabun and will be going back.
Chris L
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: Loop 2
Very narrow and twisty road coming from US 23 near Tallula Falls. Trust The forest service recommendation to come down from US 76 via Clayton. If coming north from Atlanta exit US 23 on GA 197 at Clarkesville. After about 20 miles turn right on Burton Dam road. The drive is worth it. Large spread out campground with many electric and water sites and many without. Dump station on site. Site 53 is nice with a small cascading waterfall just behind it. Only issue is the angel falls trail runs beside the site. Site 51 has no water or power but you can’t see another camps
Chris L
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: Loop 2
Very narrow and twisty road coming from US 23 near Tallula Falls. Trust The forest service recommendation to come down from US 76 via Clayton. If coming north from Atlanta exit US 23 on GA 197 at Clarkesville. After about 20 miles turn right on Burton Dam road. The drive is worth it. Large spread out campground with many electric and water sites and many without. Dump station on site. Site 53 is nice with a small cascading waterfall just behind it. Only issue is the angel falls trail runs beside the site. Site 51 has no water or power but you can’t see another camps
Justin O
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: Loop 2
Great campgrounds! We tent camped in loop 2. Beautiful hikes and the lake across the street for hanging out or fishing. We had an awesome weekend and will be back!!
Jose T
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: Loop 2
One of the cleanest sites I've ever stayed at. The grounds management were extremely nice and they always made sure we didn't need anything. The showers and bathrooms we're damn near spotless. Even with an almost full site, they stayed really clean, which was pleasant. Make sure you bring firewood or get some before turning on the main road which leads to the grounds... If not, it's about 20-25 mins to the house which has tons of wood for sale. (It's by the gas station heading back towards Helen.) We plan on coming back for sure!
Location Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Address:
4726 Lake Rabun Road
Lakemont, GA, 30552
United States
Take U.S. 441/23 south from Clayton for 5.4 miles; turn right on Wiley Connector for 0.1 mile; turn left (south) on Georgia 15 (Historic 441) for 1.4 miles; turn right on Lake Rabun Road (County Road 10) for 5 miles.
If pulling a trailer, the best route is to go west on Hwy 76 for 7 miles; turn left on Charlie Mtn. Road for 3.5 miles; turn right on Bridge Creek Road for 2 miles; turn left on Burton Dam Road for 5.4 miles. The campground will be on your left.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7558 / -83.4813
Elevation: 521 feet
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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