Rabun Beach Recreation Area
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.
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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
| SM.FS.CRRD@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (706) 782-6798 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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