TALLULAH RIVER CAMPGROUND
At an elevation of 2080 ft, on the banks of Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite. If you like hiking, the Coleman River Trails is 0.03 miles from the campground entrance off Tallulah River Road. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and nature and so many are available in the area of this campground. The Tallulah River is routinely stocked with Rainbow Trout by the Georgia Dept of Natural Resources DNR. There is an annual Kid's Fishing Rodeo held at this campground in June.
Visitors to the campground can enjoy scenic drives when going to visit nearby Rabun Bald the second-highest peak in Georgia at 4696 ft above sea level. Continue your exploring and you can find many waterfalls to see and trails to hike. One of the longest trails in the area is the National Recreational Bartram Trail. If some water activities are on your mind the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River has fishing, whitewater rafting, canoe, and kayak possibilities with outfitter and guide services available if you enjoy your time on the river. Tallulah Gorge State Park and historic Lakemont are also a close drive. Lake Rabun and Lake Burton are great places to put a boat in the water and enjoy those memories you are ready to make. Within an hour's drive, you can spend some time visiting the city of Helen a beautiful alpine village in White County if you find yourself there be sure and stop by Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, or Ravens Cliff Wilderness for more hiking fun. While in the neighborhood a short drive around will find you at Brasstown Bald the highest peak in Georgia rising to 4784 ft above sea level.
Tallulah River Campground is in a unique area. You can enjoy walking along the Tallulah River. Fishing is a popular sport in the Tallulah River. If a hike is what you desire, take a short drive along the Tallulah River Road through Tate City to the end of the road, which not only has some great views but at the end of the road is Beech Creek Trail and Buck Creek Trail both are found in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area. Looking for an easier hike, you can go the other direction on Tallulah River Road for approximately 0.03 miles to bridge 1 where you will find a small parking area for the Coleman River Trail a 1.1 in and out trail that runs along a portion of the Coleman River that flows with the Tallulah River.
The campground offers 17 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts at each site. The vault toilet does supply light in the facility for each stall. The campground has many areas to collect drinking water for your use while visiting the site. There are two day-use areas for those who are not camping but want to have a little picnic by the Tallulah River for their enjoyment. The campground is open year-round, starting in mid-April through mid-October a camp host is available on-site.
Tallulah River Campground is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.
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Cooper Creek USFS Campground Recreation Area
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DeSoto Falls Recreation Area
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Deep Hole Recreation Area
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Dockery Lake Recreation Area
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Frank Gross Recreation Area
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Jacks River Fields USFS Campground
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Lake Conasauga Campground
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Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground
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Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
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Lake Russell Recreation Area
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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
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Low Gap Campground
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Morganton Point Recreation Area
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Pocket Campground
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The 15-mile Willis Knob Trail in Georgia and 12.5 mile
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