Raven Cliff Falls

We stayed in the parking lot in our small rig. (Under 26 ft) we had our super quiet generator running and had no issues. Stayed overnight and then went on the 5 mile hike to see the different water falls. Definitely a cool spot. Have to pay $5 per day. Grab a slip and fill it out. No phone service otherwise you could pay using the app.

There were 2 open campsites right off the trail at the beginning near the creek (Fall break, end of September)! Of course, as you hike further in, availability is more likely, however, keep in mind you have to carry your gear from the parking lot to your campsite. The hike itself was beautiful. I received mild complaints from my kids, but they made the approximate 2.5mi hike each way! I would personally hike to the halfway point to the small waterfall just over a mile in, relax, then turn back, as it was more beautiful than the top waterfall at the end of the trail.

Don’t go unless you plan on staying at your camp the whole time. I set up camp and left for about 2hrs only to return to find someone had stolen my hammock, camp chair and bag with my clothes. I was camping on the dead end road at the camping spot as you come to the creek crossing.

Stayed here during the holiday heatwave and it was completely empty! I realize few people want to camp on Christmas, or in December in general, but it was amazing. 

Plenty of camping options up the DEAD END road to the right of the parking lot. Several are drive-up which is great because of the prevalence of bears in the area. Thanks to the winter months, creek water was crisp and cool, no bugs, and no bears (at least, none that I saw!). 

I say this is great for beginners because there are plenty of spots with level ground, pre-made fire pits, and more than enough kindling. 

I note there are also several camp sites along the trail heading up to Raven Cliff Falls. These would have to be hiked to, maybe 1-1.5miles in, but the hike is easy-moderate. Would definitely visit again in warmer months!

This is a great spot to camp. Lots of rock fire pits about and the river running by is peaceful. The bathrooms in the parking area are filthy. The spots behind the parking lot feel a bit exposed to day hikers, but the spots past the dead end road are amazing. Just keep going down that road to find other options

Being a Ga native, this was my first time to Raven Cliff Falls. It is a beautiful place to camp but very busy on the beautiful April 2021 day that I visited. The creek was clear, cold and sounded amazing running by the campsite. It’s definitely on my list to return to this year.

Raven Cliff Falls trail is a 2.5 miles hike that ends at a breathtaking waterfall, but the trail doesn’t quite end there. Once you arrive at the falls there’s plenty of room to roam the dozens of rock structures. This is one you’ll definitely want to bring your camera with. There are laboratories located at the trail head.

While I do enjoy the woods and easy walk of raven cliff falls. Prepare for the humidity. Upon arriving and carrying things to camp I left a bundle of wood outside my car for me to return and get but within minutes it was stolen. I’ve spent months out west camping and traveling with great experience. Welcome to Georgia!

We love this place, and generally camp along the trail head. The falls are cool and it is a decent hike. There is a lot of traffic heading to the falls, so be aware if you’re camping off the trail.

We found a lot of garbage that we packed out. Please pack out your trash. While there this most recent time, we were stalked by a bear trying to enter our camp. It made repeated attempts to come into our camp and we chased it away, but it lingered.

Fortunately, we were close enough to the parking lot to leave our cooler in the car. It’s a great place to camp.

Was a great spot! Got there on a Friday afternoon and there were still lots of camping spots open along the gravel drive past the main parking lot. We found even more hidden spots when we walked around the area. Got a great spot near the stream. Was pretty close to two other spots that were claimed soon after we arrived—luckily both groups were pretty quiet and we barely noticed them. Whoever camped at our spot before had the worst etiquette—found they used the river bank (about 5 feet from the fire ring) as a toilet. Didn’t bury and left dirty paper towels. Preeeeeetty gross. The hike to the falls was really nice. I wouldn’t call it “easy”. More of a moderate trail in my opinion. Lots of up hill, unstable rocks, jutting roots and muddy spots. Not difficult or anything but we felt listing it as easy can be misleading. Would definitely go back.

Great spots that were plentiful, but sad to say that there was so much trash left in many of the fire pits at each one. Pack your trash out, or don't camp. Because of this behavior, bears with their cubs are extremely common and we had 2 other campers mention a run in the night before we got there. Keep your coolers in the car, and anything smelly in a bear vault 100 ft. Away from your site.

Once you get into the parking lot it’s confusing to find the trail head because there is no sign to it. But once you find it you can camp on any part of the trail. I just walked into the woods near my car and found a fire pit and set up near a creek and oh my gosh it was really something else. I’d recommend to walk off trail in the woods near the parking lot because there is little to no foot traffic there during the day considering it’s not part of the trail.

Raven cliff is a great place to walk in Camp. There are tons of sites along the path to the falls and in a back area by the parking lot. You could go with a large group or a small tent and I feel like there would always be a site available. Keep in mind there are restrooms at the parking lot but no other facilities. I did not have cell phone service while I was there. There is a lot of bear activity here, so make sure you don't have any food or toiletries in your tent. We saw a cub and a mom while we were there. Many sites are by the river, it is quiet and nice to be able to walk to the falls from your site. Even in the summer, it was nice and cool by the river.

We camped 2 nights in the very first camp site, our last night camping we were awakened by a mama bear and her 2 cubs. We are seasoned campers therefore we had no trash, food, cooking gear, or toiletries in our site. We did have 2 water bottles that she found. She and her cubs wandered up the trail just out of sight for a few minutes but she returned and came right up to our tent. So be forewarned there is an active mama and 2 cubs in this area. We did let the people down at smith gall woods know so that they can pass the message along to the park ranger.

This is a scenic easy-moderate level trail. It follows a creek that has open flat land next to it of pine needles. Perfect for camping, having a midhike fire, or just stopping to dip your toes the water and rest. At waterfall at the end requires scrambling over boulders, but is worth the climb. Beautiful fall nestled in the crevices of the mountain. Don’t forget the $5 donation to maintain the trail, due at parking lot.

So far, this is our favorite car campsite in Georgia. Take the gravel road past the Raven Cliff Trail parking lot to find many great campsites. A few are available before you get to a water crossing, and there are at least a dozen more after the water but only cross in a AWD/truck/etc. We did it once in a sedan but it hadn’t rained in a while. Most are along a water source with lots of trees for hammocks, quite secluded and peaceful in the national forest. It’s all very primitive with no amenities except some makeshift fire rings, but sites are close to your car. Two great hikes in the area, Raven Cliff and Dukes Creek falls. Please pack out your trash! Get there early to claim the best sites if it’s a nice weekend.

My wife and I have been to Raven Cliffs a few times but never camped. Well we finally decided to do an overnighter and it was well worth the blowout we had on the interstate and the creepy tow truck driver and the Walmart tire center that was closed but fixed our tire anyway! But Raven cliffs offers both walk-in campsite and a lot of hike to camp sites. The trail has some great views and different terrain from small creek crossings to some steep hills and valleys. There is a restroom and trash receptacles at the trailhead and they are very close to the walk-in camp sites. There is plenty of room for group camping at both the walk-in and hike to sites. The trail is also pet friendly so you get to see a lot of pups on the trail. If you want a walk-in campsite and it’s the weekend, you better get there early. We arrived at dusk on a Friday and got the last walk-in site available. Overall, I highly recommend coming here and staying a night or two! Love this place.

great packing trail and place to explore.

This place is one of the best and most beautiful places to back pack! with several waterfalls within just a 5 mile hike its a great place to camp and explore. also great tent camping areas to set up camp at! water is no problem with the entire trail being directly on a solid flowing stream.

You can camp anywhere you want on the trails! Load in light if you are planning to camp near the falls though!

This area can be deceiving as many people have to be rescued from the falls on a regular basis from not recognizing the danger. Camping is good with access to water but be aware or your surrounds around the falls.

I’ve camped at this location multiple times and each time was better than the last. It feels like a very primitive spot with the ease of car camping. You have the choice to walk in further but it accommodates all campers. Be careful of the bears and always leave no trace.

I love it here, Every time we come up from Florida this is where I camp. A good base place to explore everything in north Ga. There is no shower here so be ready for that. But you can not beat this place with veiws and creek running though it and the waterfalls.

This is my go to campsite. River near most of the campsites and a waterfall to boot. Great place to unplug and reset your body.