Georgia / Rabun County / Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens April 1, 2026. The boat launch and beach areas remain open year-round from sunrise to sundown.

About

Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area offers a developed camping experience overlooking the beautiful 835-acre Lake Rabun. The campground features 80 campsites and provides convenient access to a variety of water-based activities including swimming, boating, waterskiing, and fishing for bass, bream, perch, trout, and catfish. The recreation area includes a swimming beach with a roped-off area, a boat launch, and fishing pier located across the road from the campground. At the rear of the campground, visitors will find the trailhead for the popular Angel Falls/Panther Falls hiking trail, which stretches 1.7 miles through scenic North Georgia terrain. The campground operates seasonally while the boat launch and beach areas remain open year-round from sunrise to sundown. Day use parking fees apply for visitors not camping overnight. The location provides a peaceful mountain lake setting with opportunities to explore nearby attractions including Anna Ruby Falls, Brasstown Bald, Tallulah Gorge State Park, and the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River.

Directions

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.

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