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Developed CampgroundOpen
Desoto Falls Recreation Area
USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF
Popular developed campground with easy access to a beautiful double waterfall. Great first trip into the mountains — short hike to the falls right from the area.
Community pulse
Busy on weekends; book early. Falls trail short and family-friendly.
Crowd: busyVerified: 2026-07
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~1h 45m
- Access
- Any vehicle · paved road
- Hike-in
- 0.1 miles · +20 ft
- Pass required
- None for camping. America the Beautiful covers some day-use elsewhere on the forest
- Parking
- Included with camping
- Camping fee
- $20–$40 / night
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Reservation
- RequiredWindow: 6 months rolling
- Elevation
- 2,200 ft
Availability
July 2026
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸Desoto Falls (upper & lower)
- ▸Easy waterfall hike
- ▸Mountain stream
Amenities
Picnic tablesFire ringsVault toiletsWaterShort waterfall trail
Sample 2-night immersion plan
Adjust dates once you lock the reservation. This is a starting template.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~1h 45m + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Explore: Desoto Falls (upper & lower)
- Explore: Easy waterfall hike
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home