Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, Ga)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Lakemont, GA, GA

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (19 reviews)

Season: May through October

Beginning May 1st, 2025 Tate Branch campground will require reservations via recreation.gov for camping in all sites at this facility. This much-admired 17 sites developed campground is sure to heighten the innate beauty of any season. Graced with various species of hardwoods and resting on the shore of Tallulah River, Tate Branch Campground provides a rustic experience for the outdoor enthusiast to camp, swim, fish, or enjoy the scenery.

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, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tate-branch-campground-clayton-ga to be notified when sites open up.

This 17-site developed campground on the Tallulah River shore offers rustic camping with river access, fishing, and hiking in a beautiful hardwood setting. Campers praise the riverside sites, scenic beauty, and peaceful atmosphere with a 4.7/5 rating from 66 Google reviews.

Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Coyote, Wild Turkey, Eastern Box Turtle, and Eastern Garter Snake verified in the area.

Insider tips for Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, Ga): Book early on recreation.gov—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 17 sites Choose riverside sites for the best experience; campers specifically recommend sites directly on the Tallulah River Bring walkie-talkies if camping in a group—there is absolutely no cell service Bring your own drinking water or plan to use pump water; potability is uncertain per camper reports

Skip Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, Ga) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require reliable cell service—none available at this location. You need modern bathroom facilities—pump flush toilets with reported odor issues.

Best time to visit Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, Ga): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October; reservations required via recreation.gov beginning May 1st, 2025..

Nearby campgrounds: Tallulah River Campground (Lakemont, GA), Standing Indian Campground (FRANKLIN, NC), Jackrabbit Mountain (HAYESVILLE, NC), Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area (Lakemont, GA).