Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.4 (202)

🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area in North Carolina has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #44 & Loop 2 #46 next to each othersites 👥 Loop 2 #Grp 1, Loop 1 #30, #31, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, Loop 2 #46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #56, #57, #58, #60, #61, #62, #63, #64, #65, #66, #67, #68, #69, #70, #71

Wed Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #32 & Loop 2 #59 next to each othersites Loop 1 #32, Loop 2 #59

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #44 & Loop 2 #46 next to each othersites 👥 Loop 2 #Grp 1, Loop 1 #30, #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, Loop 2 #46, #47, #48, #49, #51, #52, #53, #54, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62, #63, #64, #65, #66, #67, #68, #69, #70, #71

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop 2 #50

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop 2 #Grp 1 — Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area Group Site — **Site Loop 2 #Grp 1** · Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area Group Site

Campsite Loop 1 #30 — Large primitive back in site — **Site Loop 1 #30** · Large primitive back in siteDan Woodall

Campsite Loop 1 #31 — Large primitive pull in site. — **Site Loop 1 #31** · Large primitive pull in site.Dan Woodall

Campsite Loop 1 #33 — Large primitive walk up site adjacent to creek. Shares drive — **Site Loop 1 #33** · Large primitive walk up site adjacent to creek. Shares driveDan Woodall

Campsite Loop 1 #34 — Large back in primitive site with adjacent tent pad — **Site Loop 1 #34** · Large back in primitive site with adjacent tent padDan Woodall

Campsite Loop 1 #35 — Large primitive back in site — **Site Loop 1 #35** · Large primitive back in siteDan Woodall

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.0 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.0 midirections →

⚡ Georgia Power17.2 midirections →

⚡ Georgia Power19.4 midirections →

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $26–$85/nightGroup Standard Area NonelectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆201 ratings

5★137

4★33

3★18

2★3

1★10

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.4/4

AT&T0.2/4

T-Mobile0.1/4

Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area?

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area run about $26–$85/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 2–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area a good campground?

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 202 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area, Verizon rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 104 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area located?

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area is located in Great Smoky Mtns / Bryson City, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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