Lake Rabun Beach Campground & Recreation Area
Surrounding Area Information
Discover Lakemont, Georgia
Just a short 10-minute drive from Lake Rabun is the small mountain community of Lakemont, Georgia, a must-stop full of history and charm.
Visit Tallulah Falls and Tallulah Gorge State Park
Located 15 minutes away from Lake Rabun is Tallulah Falls, a Victorian-era resort town in Georgia and the gateway to Tallulah Gorge State Park. Trails in the park skirt the rim of Tallulah Gorge or descend to its floor, where the Tallulah River flows.
Nearby Waterfalls and Scenic Mountain Roads
Tallulah Gorge and North and South Rim Loop Trail
Length: 1.9-mile loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated Time: 1-1.5 hours
*A permit is required to enter the gorge floor along this route. Please see the park website for more permit information.
Tallulah Gorge Overlooks Trail
Length: 2.6-mile loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated Time: 1.5-2 hours
*To ensure the safety of animals, pets are not allowed on the gorge floor, Sliding Rock Trail, and Hurricane Falls staircase leading to the suspension bridge. However, leashed pets are welcome on the rim trails.
Historic and Cultural Stops
Tallulah 1882: Grab locally roasted coffee, lattes, or a pastry inside the historic train depot.
The Tap Yard: Stop by this family-friendly beer garden and restaurant featuring games and a rock-climbing wall.
Tallulah Falls General Store: Browse local arts, vintage goods, and old-fashioned ice cream at a building that is over a century old.
The Open Door at Alley’s Ol’ Store: Visit this historic local staple for sandwiches, specialty sodas, wine, and an upstairs boutique with unique clothing and jewelry.
Continue to Georgia’s Highest Point
Extend your North Georgia adventure with a visit to Brasstown Bald Visitor Center & Recreation Area, another FIND Outdoors destination operated in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. Rising 4,784 feet above sea level, Brasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia and offers sweeping, 360-degree views across the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Plan Ahead Before Exploring Nearby Areas
Each nearby destination is managed separately and may have its own admission or parking fees, operating hours, rules, and seasonal closures.