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Tallulah River Campground

34.9283° N / 83.5447° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 630 detected openings this week16 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 30 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10309319

When Tallulah River Campground reopens

Tallulah River Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
30
Openings · last 30 days
99
Openings · last 90 days
146

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
051015202530352220291617933MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 146

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 146 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
0102030402332000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · ET · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 06:00 and 13:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 55 of 146 detected openings (37.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 3DMEDIAN · 9 DAYS OUTP75 · 25D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–25 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
1  1812.3%
3  1711.6%
4  1711.6%
2  1611.0%
9  117.5%

Site 1 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 18. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 16 monitored sites

Of the 2,928 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,461 open for online reservation · 467 reserved.

Where the open windows are

15.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,461 of 2,928 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online15.9%
Open site-nights2,461 / 2,928
Reserved (of online inventory)467 / 2,928
Weekday openings1,458
Weekend openings1,003

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,458 fall on weekdays and 1,003 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
010020030040050029046549144247126042NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

January holds the most room. 491 of 496 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 16 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2610Open
FRI Nov 277Open
SAT Nov 289Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2416Open
FRI Dec 2514Open
New YearTHU Dec 3114Open
FRI Jan 114Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 7 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 14 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 14 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
12  174
11  173
13  172
15  171
10  168

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

2,461 open site-nights across 16 sites at Tallulah River Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 105 2-night, 93 3-night, 46 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 11.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 65 ft. 14 sites take 25 ft, 14 sites take 35 ft, 9 sites take 40 ft.

All 16 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
1265 ftNone174149 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +162 more
1135 ftNone173142 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +161 more
1360 ftNone172148 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +160 more
1555 ftNone171144 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +159 more
1022 ftNone168131 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +156 more
1650 ftNone168128 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +156 more
1455 ftNone164134 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23 +152 more
1745 ftNone164136 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +152 more
745 ftNone150114 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 25 +138 more
924 ftNone149113 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23 +137 more
535 ftNone148123 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +136 more
340 ftNone14788 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +135 more
636 ftNone147116 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 19, Nov 25 +135 more
138 ftNone12969 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 6 +117 more
445 ftNone12981 nightsNov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 2 +117 more
235 ftNone10840 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 2 +96 more

About Tallulah River Campground

Overview

At an elevation of 2080 ft, on the banks of Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite of families and anglers alike. For the hikers, the Coleman River Trailhead is 0.03 miles north on Tallulah River Road. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer, and many are within reach of this campground. The Tallulah River is routinely stocked with Rainbow Trout by the Georgia Dept of Natural Resources (DNR). There is an annual Kid's Fishing Rodeo held at this campground in June.

Recreation

Tallulah River Campground is in a unique area. You can enjoy walking along the Tallulah River. Fishing is a popular sport in the Tallulah River. If a hike is what you desire, take a short drive along the Tallulah River Road through Tate City to the end of the road, which not only has some great views but at the end of the road is Beech Creek Trail and Buck Creek Trail both are found in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area. Looking for an easier hike, you can go the other direction on Tallulah River Road for approximately 0.03 miles to bridge #1 where you will find a small parking area for the Coleman River Trail a 1.1 in and out trail that runs along a portion of the Coleman River that flows with the Tallulah River.

Facilities

The campground offers 17 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts at each site. The vault toilet has interior lighting. The campground has many areas to collect drinking water for your use while visiting the site. There are two day-use areas for those who are not camping but want to have a little picnic by the Tallulah River for their enjoyment. The campground is open year-round, starting in mid-April through mid-October a camp host is available on-site.

Natural Features

Tallulah River Campground is located in the Chattahoochee 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 scenic drives when going to visit nearby Rabun Bald the second-highest peak in Georgia at 4696 ft above sea level. Continue your exploring and you can find many waterfalls to see and trails to hike. One of the longest trails in the area is the National Recreational Bartram Trail. If some water activities are on your mind the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River has fishing, whitewater rafting, canoe, and kayak possibilities with outfitter and guide services available if you enjoy your time on the river. Tallulah Gorge State Park and historic Lakemont are also a close drive. Lake Rabun and Lake Burton are great places to put a boat in the water and enjoy those memories you are ready to make. Within an hour's drive, you can spend some time visiting the city of Helen a beautiful alpine village in White County if you find yourself there be sure and stop by Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, or Ravens Cliff Wilderness for more hiking fun. While in the neighborhood a short drive around will find you at Brasstown Bald the highest peak in Georgia rising to 4784 ft above sea level.

16 monitored sitesRVs up to 65 ftNo hookups3 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 miles; turn right (north) on Persimmon Road for 5 miles; turn left (northwest) on Tallulah River Road (Forest Service Road 70) for 1 mile to the campground entrance.

800 Tallulah River Road, Clayton, GA 30525706-754-6221
CampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingPicnickingScenic Drive

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Tallulah River Campground?

Reservations for Tallulah River Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 2,461 of 2,928 tracked site-nights are open (84.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 146 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Tallulah River Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 30 site-date openings at Tallulah River Campground in the last 7 days, 99 over 30 days and 146 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Tallulah River Campground?

93 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 11. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Tallulah River Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

14 of the 16 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 65 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Tallulah River Campground?

January 2027, with 491 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 496.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Tallulah River Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-25 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Tallulah River Campground?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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