
Weekend availability at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 15, 5:44 AM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open24/41 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open34/41 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open26/41 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open16/41 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open11/41 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open21/41 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area?
as of September 16Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 77
- Electric sites
- 25
- Water hookups
- 25
About this campground
Overview Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking. Across the road, the lake offers plenty of water activities like swimming, boating, fishing, and ample opportunities to absorb the peaceful lake scenery.Recreation At the rear of the campground, visitors will find the trailhead for the popular Angel Falls/Panther Falls Hiking Trail (trail length 1.7 miles). The swim area has two picnic tables, a roped-off area for swimmers and restrooms. A boat launch area and a fishing peer are near the swimming area, Lake Rabun is home to bass, bream, perch, trout and catfish. Check State regulations before you fish. Facilities The campground offers 80 campsites, 21 of these campsites have electricity and a majority have water. The restroom facilities include hot water showers. Each campsite includes a grill, picnic table and lantern post. The campground features one group campsite which includes five campsites. Firewood can be purchased at the campground. On-site camp hosts are available and the campground features a boat ramp and dump station.Natural Features Lake Rabun is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains and rolling hills. Nearby Attractions Visitors to the campground can enjoy nearby Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Minnehaha Falls; Panther Creek Falls; Tallulah Gorge State Park; Clayton, GA; historic Lakemont, GA; whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River.
Getting there
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.
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Angel Falls TrailheadChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest1 mi
- Chattooga River DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest5 mi
- Hemlock Falls Hiking TrailheadChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest9 mi
- Wildcat Creek Road CorridorChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest9 mi
- Wildcat Creek Campground #2 UpperGeorgia10 mi
- Low Gap CampgroundChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest12 mi
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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.