Tallulah River Campground
Tate City, Georgia · 1,985 ft · In Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Photos: Barb Ramey
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,985 ft (605 m)1,985 ft605 m
Sites16
Tallulah River Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 1Standard · up to 8 people38 ft
- 2Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 3Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 4Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 5Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 6Standard · up to 8 people36 ft
- 7Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 9Standard · up to 8 people24 ft
- 10Standard · up to 8 people22 ft
- 11Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Toilets
- Trash / dumpster
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About
Overview
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. The Tallulah River is routinely stocked with Rainbow Trout by the Georgia Dept of Natural Resources (DNR). There is an annual Kid's Fishing Rodeo held at this campground in June.
Recreation
Tallulah River Campground is in a unique area. You can enjoy walking along the Tallulah River. Fishing is a popular sport in the Tallulah River. If a hike is what you desire, take a short drive along the Tallulah River Road through Tate City to the end of the road, which not only has some great views but at the end of the road is Beech Creek Trail and Buck Creek Trail both are 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 in and out trail that runs along a portion of the Coleman River that flows with the Tallulah River.
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Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Tallulah River Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny84°62°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain83°61°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain77°43°
- SatSunny64°40°
- SunSunny60°44°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · 2.0 mi · Tate City
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Tate City share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 4.3 mi
Camp site
Tate City, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 5.6 mi
Camp site
Tate City, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 7.7 mi
Camp site
Hiawassee, GA · On State agency land · Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area
- 8.3 mi
Camp site
Hiawassee, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 8.3 mi
Camp site
Hiawassee, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 9.9 mi
Camp site
Helen, GA · On State agency land · Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area
Location and contact
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