Tallulah River Campground
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lakemont, GA, GA
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (63 reviews)
Season: Year-round
At an elevation of 2080 ft, on the banks of Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite of families and anglers alike. For the hikers, the Coleman River Trailhead is 0.03 miles north on Tallulah River Road. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer, and many are within reach of this campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing
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Located at 2,080 ft on the banks of Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite of families and anglers. The Tallulah River is routinely stocked with Rainbow Trout by Georgia DNR, and campers report excellent fishing with multiple productive spots throughout the area.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Wild Turkey, Eastern Box Turtle, and Eastern Ratsnake verified in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Tallulah River Campground: Coleman River Trailhead is only 0.03 miles north on Tallulah River Road for hikers Annual Kid's Fishing Rodeo held at campground River spots vary in accessibility but are worth the effort to reach Vault toilets are maintained clean according to camper reports
Skip Tallulah River Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer booking last-minute—federal campground books early. You dislike vault toilets—only vault toilets available.
Best time to visit Tallulah River Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; however, book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited sites (16 total)..
Nearby campgrounds: Low Gap Campground (Lakemont, GA), Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, Ga) (Lakemont, GA), Standing Indian Campground (FRANKLIN, NC), Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area (Lakemont, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tallulah River Campground
Cell signal at Tallulah River Campground (Lakemont, GA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
At an elevation of 2080 ft, on the banks of Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite of families and anglers alike. For the hikers, the Coleman River Trailhead is 0.03 miles north on Tallulah River Road. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer, and many are within reach of this campground.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryColeman River Trailhead is only 0.03 miles north on Tallulah River Road for hikers
Annual Kid's Fishing Rodeo held at campground
River spots vary in accessibility but are worth the effort to reach
Vault toilets are maintained clean according to camper reports
Campground operates year-round; however, book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited sites (16 total).
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 miles; turn right (north) on Persimmon Road for 5 miles; turn left (northwest) on Tallulah River Road (Forest Service Road 70) for 1 mile to the campground entrance.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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