Tallulah River Campground

State: Georgia

Address 1: South of Strawberry Mtn.

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 17

Elevation: 1988

County: Rabun

About: At an elevation of 2,080 ft., in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northeast Georgia, visitors will find this campground complete with restrooms, picnic tables, grilles, camping pads and more. Positioned on the bank of the popular Tallulah River, this campground offers superb scenery and ambiance, earning it a “favorite” rating by locals.

Whether looking for a place to relax and roast marshmallows with Fido and the family, or go exploring on one of the numerous adjacent hiking trails with a pal, rafting, paddling or planning on visiting neighboring sites like Moccasin Creek State Park, this campground has something for everyone.

Fees: $14 (2012)

Closest Towns: Clayton

Water: Drinking Water

Restrictions: The maximum length of stay is 21 days.

Directions: Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 miles; turn right (north) Persimmon Rd. (a paved county road) for 5 miles; turn left (northwest) on Forest Service Road 70 for 1 mile to Tallulah River (another 3 miles to reach Tate Branch and another 5 miles to Sandy Bottom).