USDA Forest Service · Georgia
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service · Georgia, United States
- Sites
- 77
- Hookups
- 25 electric, 25 with water, 50 no hookups
- Season
- April 1 to October 30
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,772 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- Verizon good · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LK RABUN DAY USE (NFSR 649) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Nearest town
- Lakemont
- Address
- 4726 Lake Rabun Road, Lakemont, GA, 30552
- Phone
- 1-706-782-6798
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming
77 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 30° | 15° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 55° | 37° | 25° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 44° | 23° | 77° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 49° | 33° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 76° | 60° | 45° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 65° | 53° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 69° | 63° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 69° | 63° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 79° | 65° | 52° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 50° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 42° | 26° | 76° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 34° | 19° | 63° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Wildcat Campground #2 · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Black Rock Mountain State Park · Georgia State Parks · 11 mi · 61 sites
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