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$15/night
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Sites
18 campsites
Season
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Price
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
18 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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4049 Tallulah River Rd., Clayton, GA
Trout anglers and tent campers who want river sound instead of amenities. Riverside sites let you fish steps from camp on stocked rainbow trout water, and fall temps in the 50s-70s make it the sharpest version of this place. Panther Creek Falls is a short drive away for a full da
Vault toilets here draw consistent, serious complaints about cleanliness. If that's a dealbreaker, it likely will be. Also no potable water, no cell signal, and the single-lane gravel access road rules out RVs and low-clearance vehicles entirely.
Reference information about Tate Branch Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This much admired 17-site developed campground is located at the junction of Tallulah River and Tate Branch in the North Georgia mountains. Whether traveling to the forest to camp, fish, hike, or just breathe clean mountain air, this remote location offers visitors a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday living and unwind. In addition, the site has 4 walk-in tent sites which allow campers and hikers to take full advantage of the area's rustic character.</p>
The elevation is 2,360 ft. This rustic campground, located near the Tallulah River, is among tall pines. There are 4 walk-in tent sites.
Open March 22 through October 31 Chattahoochee National Forest 90
Parking aprons are dirt and gravel. Water spigot is hand pump.
From Clayton, GA, take U.S. Rt. 76 west for 6.7 miles to Tallulah River Campgrounds sign (Persimmon Rd.). Turn right onto Persimmon Rd. and go 4.2 miles to campground sign (Tallulah River Rd.). Turn left onto Tallulah River Rd. and go 4.1 miles to campground. NOTE: Tallulah River Rd. turns into gravel, single lane road with turnouts. There are minimal potholes and washboards.
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Fall delivers the best camping window. Daytime highs run 50s to 70s°F with nights dropping into the 30s and 40s, especially in October when leaf color peaks. Mosquitoes are gone, fishing stays strong in cooler water, and trails hit their scenic peak. Crowds pick up on fall weekends but stay low to moderate overall. Spring and early fall offer similar comfortable conditions. Winter brings hard cold and frost. Mountain rains sweep through regularly year-round.
Overview: 'Fall delivers the best camping window' with peak leaf color and strong fishing.
Water Potable water is not available at this site.
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