Tallulah River Campground

At an elevation of 2,080 feet, on the banks of the Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite of families and anglers alike. The river is routinely stocked with rainbow trout by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and an annual Kid's Fishing Rodeo is held at the campground in June. You can enjoy walking along the Tallulah River, and fishing is a popular sport in it. If a hike is what you desire, take a short drive along Tallulah River Road through Tate City to the end of the road, which not only has some great views but ends at the Beech Creek Trail and Buck Creek Trail, both found in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area. Looking for an easier hike, you can go the other direction on Tallulah River Road for approximately 0.03 miles to bridge #1, where you will find a small parking area for the Coleman River Trail, a 1.1-mile in-and-out trail that runs along a portion of the Coleman River where it flows into the Tallulah. The campground offers 17 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and lantern posts at each site. The vault toilet has interior lighting, and the campground has many areas to collect drinking water for your use while visiting. There are two day-use areas for those who are not camping but want to have a little picnic by the Tallulah River. The campground is open year-round, with a camp host on site from mid-April through mid-October. Tallulah River Campground is located in the Chattahoochee 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. Visitors can enjoy scenic drives to nearby Rabun Bald, the second-highest peak in Georgia at 4,696 feet above sea level, and find many waterfalls to see and trails to hike. One of the longest trails in the area is the National Recreational Bartram Trail. The Chattooga Wild and Scenic River has fishing, whitewater rafting, canoe and kayak possibilities with outfitter and guide services available. Tallulah Gorge State Park and historic Lakemont are also a close drive, and Lake Rabun and Lake Burton are great places to put a boat in the water. Within an hour's drive you can visit the city of Helen, a beautiful alpine village in White County; if you find yourself there, be sure to stop by Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls or Ravens Cliff Wilderness. A short drive around will also find you at Brasstown Bald, the highest peak in Georgia, rising to 4,784 feet.