Georgia · Camping

Desoto Falls Rec. Area

23
sites
from $10
fee
Mar–May, Aug–Nov
best months

Is Desoto Falls Rec. Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Desoto Falls Rec. Area, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 23 sites for group and RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 2,000 ft
  • Blue Ridge Ranger DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Chestatee Wildlife Management Area

Desoto Falls Rec. Area is a campground in Georgia with 120 sites. It is managed by State Department of Natural Resources.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Desoto Falls Rec. Area

    Best months: March–May and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 25°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 28°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      60° / 34°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 41°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 58°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 62°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 61°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 33°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 29°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blairsville Exp Stn, GA, 10.4 mi away at 1,949 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Spring 2026 Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated April 23, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Oct 13, 2026 · Forest Service

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Desoto Falls Rec. Area

23 sites for group and RV and tent camping

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