Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSumter NF / OconeeSouth Carolina⭐ 4.4 (208)

🟢 21 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Sat Oct 10–Tue Oct 13

Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 2 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 77 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 12 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area in South Carolina has 21 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Oct 10–Tue Oct 13. 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

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nights👥 groupbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h ago👥 Loop 1 #44 & Loop 2 #51 next to each othersites 👥 Loop 2 #Grp 1, Loop 1 #30, #34, #37, #38, #39, #40, #42, #43, #44, Loop 2 #51, #52, #53, #70, #71

Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 122 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h ago👥 Loop 1 #33 & Loop 2 #56 next to each othersites Loop 1 #32, #33, Loop 2 #56, #63, #65, #68

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #35

Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #30, #35, #37, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #41 & Loop 2 #46 next to each othersites Loop 1 #31, #36, #41, Loop 2 #46, #47, #48, #50, #54, #57, #59, #60, #61, #66

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 2 #58, #62, #67

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 2 #69

Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #44 & Loop 2 #49 next to each othersites Loop 1 #44, Loop 2 #49, #64, #71

📷 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 #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 #37 — Large primitive back in site adjacent to creek. — **Site Loop 1 #37** · Large primitive back in site adjacent to creek.Dan Woodall

Campsite Loop 1 #38 — Large primitive back in site — **Site Loop 1 #38** · Large primitive back in siteDan Woodall

Campsite Loop 1 #39 — Large pull in primitive site. — **Site Loop 1 #39** · Large pull in primitive site.Dan Woodall

Campsite Loop 1 #39 — Adjacent tent pad — **Site Loop 1 #39** · Adjacent tent padDan Woodall

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.0 midirections →

⚡ Georgia Power17.2 midirections →

⚡ Georgia Power19.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 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★★★★☆208 ratings

5★143

4★34

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 South 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 33 openings at Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 2–22 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 208 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 107 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 Sumter NF / Oconee, South Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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