Tate Branch Campground

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

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

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Starting January 1, 2025, All Camping will be by Reservation Only. There will no longer be any First Come/First Service.
Operational Hours:	The regular season opens from March 15th to October 31st of each year.
Reservations:	As of January 1, 2025 will be by reservations only and available on that date to book up to 6 months in advance.
Fees:	Camping: $15/site/night
Permit Info:	Georgia fishing license and trout stamp required for fishing
Open Season:	03/15/2025 - 10/31/2025
Restrictions:	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.
Closest Towns:	The nearest town is approximately 18 miles, or 25 minutes, to Clayton, GA. Here campers will find restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
Water:	Drinking water is provided from one, centralized hand pump.
Restroom:	1 Vault
Passes:	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.
Operated By:	USDA Forest Service
Information Center:	Please contact the Chattooga River Ranger District office at 706-754-6221or sm.fs.crrd@usda.gov. The onloading or offloading of any Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) to include ATV, UTV, or Golf Carts is prohibited. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 pm to 0600 am. Checkout time is no later than 1:00 pm and check-in time is 2:00 pm. Although there are no hiking trails directly connected to the Tate Branch campground, the Coleman River Trail (trail length 1.0 miles) is only a short distance (approx 3 miles) south on Tallulah River Road.

General Information

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.