Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Lakemont, Georgia.
Summary
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area is a USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 78 miles (straight line) from Asheville. It has 75 overnight sites (including 25 electric sites and 1 group site). For riders, 14.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Rabun Beach Access (at the campground). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov, with 30/50-amp electric hookups available.
When it's open
Seasonal (opens Apr) Opens Apr 1; closing date not published
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Campground closed Oct 28, 2025 and reopens Apr 1, 2026 (boat area year-round). 2026 closing date not yet published” Opening and closing dates can shift with weather and staffing.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (30/50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 75 sites it is the #23 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 39 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (25 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 75 of 75 sites; campfires allowed on 75 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~78 mi, Atlanta ~87 mi, Knoxville ~87 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabun Beach Access | 0.0 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Minnehaha | 0.4 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Angel Falls | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Oakey Mountain Orv Trail | 2.7 mi | 6.1 | USFS |
| Moates Knob Ohv Trail | 4.2 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| White Twister Mountain Bike Tr | 4.5 mi | 3.7 | USFS |
| Stonewall Falls Mountain Bike | 4.8 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
14.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 14.2 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabun Beach Access | 0.0 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Angel Falls | 0.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Oakey Mountain Orv Trail | 2.7 mi | 6.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Moates Knob Ohv Trail | 4.2 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| White Twister Mountain Bike Trail | 4.5 mi | 4.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Stonewall Falls Mountain Bike Trail | 4.8 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.6 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 4.9 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground Tallulah Gorge State Park |
4.9 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 54 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 9 (12.2 mi) |
| Backcountry Campsite #1 OpenStreetMap listing |
7.2 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (14.1 mi) |
| Moccasin Creek State Park Campground Moccasin Creek State Park |
8.6 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 53 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 4 (13.9 mi) |
| Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground Cabins Black Rock Mountain State Park |
11.2 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 60 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 6 (18.5 mi) |
| Nichols Campground Private campground |
11.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 2 (8.2 mi) |
| Low Gap Campground Mar–Dec Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
12.4 | GA | $12 | 13 | — | 26 ft | yes | Reserve | 3 (9.8 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.