About Tate Branch Campground
This much admired 17-site developed campground is located at the junction of Tallulah River and Tate Branch in the North Georgia mountains. Whether traveling to the forest to camp, fish, hike, or just breathe clean mountain air, this remote location offers visitors a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday living and unwind. In addition, the site has 4 walk-in tent sites which allow campers and hikers to take full advantage of the area's rustic character. **Closed for the winter season**
- Fees: Camping: $15/site/night
- Season: 03/15/2025 – 10/31/2025
- Managed by: USFS - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Where: 1 mi south of Tate City, GA · 34.95531, -83.5521
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman River | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Appalachian Trail | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 76.9 mi |
| Beech Creek | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 6.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · 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.Stargazing nearby: UNG Observatory (University observatory), 38 mi.
Dump station: 14.2 mi
Water fill-up: 17.1 mi
Propane: 10.4 mi