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Tallulah River Campground

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.2 (77)
Tallulah River Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Tallulah River Campground in North Carolina has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. 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
Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →👥 Tallulah River Campground #15 & Tallulah River Campground #16 next to each othersites #15, #16
Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →sites #13
Thu Aug 27 – Sat Aug 292 nightsbook these dates →sites #17
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #15
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #7
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites #2
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #1, #14
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #5

📷 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 Tallulah River Campground #15 — A nice quiet site
Site Tallulah River Campground #15 · A nice quiet siteramey
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #15 — You arrived to site 15
Site Tallulah River Campground #15 · You arrived to site 15ramey
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #16 — A different view
Site Tallulah River Campground #16 · A different viewgrizzle
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #16 — Hello from site #16
Site Tallulah River Campground #16 · Hello from site #16ramey
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #13 — You arrived to site #13
Site Tallulah River Campground #13 · You arrived to site #13ramey
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #17 — Last site of the campground
Site Tallulah River Campground #17 · Last site of the campgroundramey
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #7 — Welcome to site #7
Site Tallulah River Campground #7 · Welcome to site #7Grizzle
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #2 — Next to the River
Site Tallulah River Campground #2 · Next to the Riverramey
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.5 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger18.5 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger19.0 midirections →
🔌 Charging station18.7 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

CampSage's scans caught 34 openings at Tallulah River Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 23 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.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆77 ratings
5★45
4★14
3★11
2★4
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.5/4
Verizon0.1/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Tallulah River Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Tallulah River Campground?

Tallulah River Campground 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 Tallulah River Campground?

Campsite fees at Tallulah River Campground run about $15/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Tallulah River Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Tallulah River Campground 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 Tallulah River Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 34 openings at Tallulah River Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 23 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 Tallulah River Campground a good campground?

Tallulah River Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 77 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Tallulah River Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Tallulah River Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.5 out of 5 from 23 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Tallulah River Campground located?

Tallulah River Campground 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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