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Desoto Falls Recreation Area

23 sitesNo hookupsPets OKWaterside

Desoto Falls Recreation Area is a 23-site campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Blairsville, Georgia. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Blairsville, GA · Map and directions
Campsites
23 (2 tent-only, 1 group)
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
Not listed
Pets
Allowed at most sites (leash required)
Campfires
Allowed in fire rings, subject to fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Phone
(706) 745-6928

About Desoto Falls Recreation Area

Desoto Falls Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours North of Atlanta in the North Georgia mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Desoto Falls offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, fishing, picnicking, and beautiful hikes to our nearby waterfalls.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Desoto Falls Recreation Area

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Inflatable kayaks

Fits in the trunk and gets you out on the water.

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Inflatable paddle boards

Easy to pack for lake and river campgrounds.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Other campgrounds nearby

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

3 mi away

32 sites6 electricPets OKRVs to 40 ftWaterside

Upper Chattahoochee River Campground

9 mi away

19 sitesNo hookupsPets OKWaterside

Cooper Creek Campground

10 mi away

25 sitesNo hookupsPets OKWaterside

Andrew's Cove Campground

11 mi away

10 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 24 ftWaterside

Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)

19 mi away

12 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 50 ftWaterside

Morganton Point Campground

22 mi away

41 sites33 electricPets OKRVs to 30 ftWaterside

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Frequently asked questions

Does Desoto Falls Recreation Area have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Desoto Falls Recreation Area?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.

Are dogs allowed at Desoto Falls Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at most sites. Keep them on a leash and never leave them unattended.