Rabun Beach Recreation Area

Open

Open for the 2026 season as of April 1. The campground operates seasonally through late October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov; some sites are first-come, first-served. Campfire restrictions have been lifted.

About

Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains overlooking Lake Rabun, this USFS campground offers a mix of standard and electric sites across two loops. Loop 1 contains 45 standard sites while Loop 2 provides 37 sites with water spigots and electric hookups (30 or 50 amp). Every site includes a picnic table, fire grill, lantern post, and tent pad. A group camping area with five individual sites is also available. The recreation area provides excellent lake access with a boat ramp, roped swimming area, and fishing pier. Lake Rabun spans 835 acres and is popular for boating and waterskiing. Hot water showers and flush restrooms serve the campground, and a dump station is available for RVs. Firewood can be purchased on-site from camp hosts. The Angel Falls and Panther Falls Trail begins at the campground, offering a 1.7-mile hike to scenic waterfalls. The campground enforces a 14-day stay limit per 30-day period, and generators are restricted to 4 hours daily between 6 AM and 10 PM. Driveways are gravel with back-in access, typically 35-40 feet in length.

Directions

From Clayton, take US 441/23 south for 5.4 miles. Turn right on Wiley Connector for 0.1 mile, then left on Georgia 15 for 1.4 miles. Turn right on Lake Rabun Road and continue 5 miles to the campground. An alternative trailer-friendly route via Highway 76 is available.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $26 - $39

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email SM.FS.CRRD@usda.gov
Phone +1 (706) 782-6798

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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