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DeSoto Falls Campground

Cleveland, Georgia
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Ownership: US Forest Service
Official website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on November 18, 2005

Description

Located in the north Georgia mountains, this area offers camping, hiking, and fishing along beautiful Frogtown Creek. Desoto Falls Recreation Area offers 24 campsites equipped with tent pads, picnic tables and grills.

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Directions

Take U.S. 129 north from Cleveland for 15 miles, or Hwy. 19 north from Dahlonega for about 18 miles.

Activities

Hiking along the 2-mile Desoto Falls Trail is a popular activity among visitors. The first mile of the trail is fairly easy and leads to two waterfalls. The last mile of the trail is considerably more difficult and strenuous.

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Services

Desoto Falls Recreation Area has toilets and drinking water available. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, tent pad and grill.

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Fees

Area is open from late April until late November. A fee is required for camping and day use parking. This area is open 24 hours a day for campers use.

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+ distances are approximate and based on US zip code

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Reviewed by campmaggot on June 22, 2008

(3 out of 3 members found this review useful.)
Camped 2007. Nice quiet place. Have to be careful of entrance especially if you are towing or have a motorhome. Most motorhomes would not be able to navigate the area so pop-ups and tents are the norm here. Be careful of bears so food storage procedures are a must. Great place to have solitude.
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