About DeSoto Falls Recreation Area
Camping at [DeSoto Falls Recreation Area](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recreation/recarea/?recid=10524&actid=29) is open. The DeSoto Falls Recreation Area is located off Highway 129 just inside the National Forest boundary. The campground is a scenic spot with easy access for either a weekend of camping or a quick hike to the falls. There are two waterfalls which can be easily viewed along the DeSoto Falls trails. Trout fishing is popular along Frogtown Creek which flows adjacent to the campground. A mature forest provides the perfect setting for a family recreation getaway.
- Fees: **Camping Peak Season: April 1 - October 31** $20 per night/site $40 Double Site (Site 14) **Camping Non-Peak Season(no water): November 1…
- Season: Yearlong
- Managed by: USFS - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Where: 11 mi west of Helen, GA · 34.70571, -83.91498
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Falls | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Appalachian Trail | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 76.9 mi |
| Freeman | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Byron Herbert Reece | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Duncan Ridge | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 30.7 mi |
| Woods Hole Shelter Spur | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 21 mi
Water fill-up: 8 mi
Propane: 13.4 mi