River Falls at the Gorge
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Georgia · Camping · Near Highlands
River Falls at the Gorge
- Mar–Nov
- best months
Is River Falls at the Gorge open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name River Falls at the Gorge, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).
Bear Creek Road, FS 241, Temporarily Closed
Agency closure covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Prescribed fire on Oconee Ranger District at Jasper County
Agency closure covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Muskrat Road, FS 218, Temporarily Closed
Agency closure covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Flash Flood Awareness
Agency closure covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Lake Winfield Scott closed except fishing pier
Agency alert covering Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 1,753 ft
- Chattooga River Ranger DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
River Falls at the Gorge offers camping in a scenic Georgia gorge setting with direct access to river recreation and waterfall views. This campground provides an ideal base for visitors seeking water-based activities and natural beauty in the state's mountainous terrain. Campers can enjoy proximity to swimming, fishing, and exploration of the surrounding gorge landscape.
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Best time to visit River Falls at the Gorge
Best months: March–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.
Jan
50° / 30°
10 wet
Feb
54° / 32°
9 wet
Mar
61° / 38°
11 wet
Apr
70° / 46°
10 wet
May
76° / 54°
11 wet
Jun
82° / 62°
12 wet
Jul
85° / 65°
12 wet
Aug
84° / 64°
11 wet
Sep
79° / 58°
8 wet
Oct
70° / 47°
8 wet
Nov
61° / 38°
8 wet
Dec
53° / 32°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Long Creek, SC, 7.9 mi away at 1,625 ft. 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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