Established Camping
Raven Cliff Falls
About
National Forest
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Raven Cliff Falls camping
This trail is one of North Georgia’s most popular camping destinations. Trailhead campsites offer fantastic stream-side camping just steps from the car, and a fantastic base camp for hiking the Raven Cliff Falls Trail during the day. The trail is also dotted with many backpacking campsites on the creek’s level banks, offering a little more solitude for campers willing to backpack it in.
Black bears frequent this wilderness area. Keep all food items and fragrant cosmetics out of reach in a bear canister: many years ago, we lost our camp stove, food and cookware to a trio of bears in a traditionally-hung bear bag along this trail.
Campsites are free and first-come, first-claimed. Pack out everything you pack in: this is one of Georgia’s most beautiful Wilderness areas, so please, please leave no trace. (What is Wilderness, and why is it important? Read more in our guide to Wilderness areas in the South.)
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
Beautiful and peaceful
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.
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Full of Thieves
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.
Great for Beginners
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!
Location
Raven Cliff Falls is located in Georgia
Coordinates
34.709647 N
83.789289 W