Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Campground · Georgia · 75 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Chattahoochee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 75
- Bookable sites
- up to 20
- People per site
- 1,709 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- Season: Open Year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 75 bookable sites
- 77 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 20 people per site
- Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2
Site types
- 49 Standard Nonelectric
- 25 Standard Electric
- 2 Management
- 1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.
77 campsites at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Management | Loop 1 | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 27 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 28 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 29 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 30 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 31 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 32 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 33 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 34 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 35 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 36 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 37 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 38 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 39 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 40 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 41 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 42 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 43 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 44 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 45-Management | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 46 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 47 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 48 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 49 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 50 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 51 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 52 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 53 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 54 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 55-Management | Loop 2 | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 56 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 57 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 58 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 59 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 60 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 61 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 62 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 63 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 64 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 65 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 66 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 67 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 68 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 69 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 70 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 71 | Loop 2 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 72 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 73 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 74 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 75 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 76 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| Grp 1 | Loop 2 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 20 | 🐾 |
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.
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.
34.75577, -83.48130 · 34°45'20.8"N 83°28'52.7"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 6.5 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 7.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area?
- Yes, Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area have?
- 77 sites in total, of which 75 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area.
- Does Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Day Use — Parking – $5 per person ages 16+ Day Use – Busses & Vans – $5 per vehicles + $2 per person Boat & Trailer Launch – $5 Fee tubes are located at the Kiosk at the top of the boat launch and at the Kiosk near the sidewalk to the beach access point.
Restrictions:
- No overnight parking except those companies under a special use permit and it is stated in the permit.
Camping near Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
- Low Gap Campground 12.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tallulah River Campground 12.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA) 14.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Andrew's Cove Campground 14.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pear Tree Hill Group Camp 0.1 mi · Campground
- Angel Falls Trailhead 0.6 mi · Facility
- Chattooga River District 4.8 mi · Facility
- Panther Creek Recreation Area 5.3 mi · Campground
- Wildcat Creek Road Corridor 9.2 mi · Facility
- Wildcat Creek Campground #1 Lower 9.2 mi · Campground
- Wildcat Creek Campground #2 Upper 9.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 1-706-782-6798
- Email LakeRabun@cfaia.org
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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