Tallulah Falls was discovered in 1819 by visitors and is home to the Tallulah Gorge, which was created over the course of millions of years. The falls were named after the five waterfalls that descend on the Gorge. Tallulah Falls is located in the northeast corner of the Georgia mountains. During the spring, summer and fall, visitors can gather at Bluegrass Square in downtown Tallulah Falls to see bluegrass bands in concert on Saturday nights.
Many things are available to see and do at River Campground. First, it has an office and information center where campers can pick up free maps and brochures about nearby attractions including hiking trails, waterfalls and antique shops, though maps aren't required to find these attractions because they are fairly easy to find from the campground.
River Campground has campsites for both tents and RVs located right on the Tallulah River. Cabins are available for as low as $35 and bunkhouses are a flat $10 per person for groups. They offer covered docks in a prime trout fishing area as well. The "Cabins on the River" is known as the "Chalet" and features a game room, ping pong and bimini ring toss. Campers are encouraged to contact River Campground for more information and to make reservations.
River Campground
Hwy. 441 / 23 and Joy Bridge Road
Lakemont, GA 30552
706-782-9936
rivercampground.com
Terrora Campground is located in Tallulah Gorge State Park. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Georgia Power Company, work together in a joint venture to offer full hook-ups at Terrora Campground for campers. A total of 50 campsites are available, including two picnic shelters and one pioneer camp. Campers are encouraged to contact Terrora Campground by telephone to make reservations.
Activities include whitewater rafting on Big Panther Creek, fishing, swimming and hiking along the Chattooga Trail. If the weather is clear, campers will be able to view Apple Pie Mountain perfectly.
Terrora Campground
S Rock Mountain Rd.
Tallulah Falls, Georgia 30573
706-754-7979
gastateparks.org
Tugalo Park can be found just below the Tugalo Dam, which is right along Lake Yonah. Lake Yonah features more than 9 miles of shoreline and several tent campsites for those who enjoy the outdoors. Nightly camping fees are $5 per night and a $2 charge for parking during the day.
Restrooms are available, along with a boat ramp, picnic area and fishing on the banks of Lake Yonah. The Yonah Boat Ramp is the only route for public access onto the lake. A large parking area is available for vehicles and trailers.
Georgia Power Company
4 Seed Lake RoadLakemont, GA 30552
706-754-7979
888-GPCLAKE
georgiapower.com
