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Tallulah River Campground

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSumter NF / OconeeSouth Carolina⭐ 4.2 (87)
Tallulah River Campground
🟢 40 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sat Oct 10
1 of the last 56 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 17 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d 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

Tallulah River Campground in South Carolina has 40 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sat Oct 10. 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
Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →opened 18h agosites #12, #2
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 Tallulah River Campground #10 & Tallulah River Campground #11 next to each othersites #10, #11
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →👥 Tallulah River Campground #12 & Tallulah River Campground #13 next to each othersites #12, #13
Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #10, #13, #16
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #15
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Tallulah River Campground #10–Tallulah River Campground #13 next to each othersites #1, #10, #11, #12, #13, #17, #7
Sun Oct 18 – Tue Oct 202 nightsbook these dates →sites #9
Sun Dec 6 – Tue Dec 82 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h ago👥 4 in a row, Tallulah River Campground #1–Tallulah River Campground #4 next to each othersites #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7

📷 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 #12 — Hello from site #12
Site Tallulah River Campground #12 · Hello from site #12ramey
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #2 — Next to the River
Site Tallulah River Campground #2 · Next to the Riverramey
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #10 — Last site on the river
Site Tallulah River Campground #10 · Last site on the rivergrizzle
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #11 — Another view
Site Tallulah River Campground #11 · Another viewgrizzle
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #11 — On an upper area site #11
Site Tallulah River Campground #11 · On an upper area site #11ramey
Campsite Tallulah River Campground #13 — You arrived to site #13
Site Tallulah River Campground #13 · You arrived to site #13ramey
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
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.5 mi away (straight line).

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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

CampSage's scans caught 45 openings at Tallulah River Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 3–58 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★★★★☆87 ratings
5★48
4★16
3★16
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&T0.4/4
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 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 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 45 openings at Tallulah River Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 3–58 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 87 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 0.4 out of 5 from 27 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 Sumter NF / Oconee, South Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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