Skip to main content
Recreation Region: Chattooga River District

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

Current Conditions
Starting January 1, 2025, All Camping will be by Reservation Only. There will no longer be any First Come/First Service.

General Information

03/15/2025 - 10/31/2025

The regular season opens from March 15th to October 31st  of each year.


Georgia fishing license and trout stamp required for fishing 
 The Interagency Senior and Access Passes, the Golden Age, and Access Passports are accepted.  These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount on camping fees, there is no free camping. Please remember to write your pass number on the fee envelope to receive credit for the discount.
 

  The maximum stay is 14 days.  After the camper(s) has accumulated 14 days within any 30-day time period, the camper(s) must leave that area/campground and move from Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest land for 30 days before returning for another stay. NOTE: No UTV's, ATV's, or Golf carts allowed in the campground or on surrounding Forest Service Roads. 

Camping: $15/site/night 

Getting There

Directions

Physical Address: 4049 Tallulah River Rd., Clayton, GA

Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 miles; turn right (north) on Perssimon Road for 4.2 miles; turn left (northwest) on Forest Service Road 70 for 4 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 2nd, 2025