US Forest Service
Near Cleveland, Georgia: $22–$28/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open April through October. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Forest Service
Managing authority
Near Cleveland, Georgia
How much does camping at DeSoto Falls Recreation Area (Chattahoochee NF) cost, and when is it open?
DeSoto Falls Recreation Area (Chattahoochee NF) near Cleveland, Georgia (US Forest Service) — camping fee $22–$28/night, season April through October, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22–$28/night
Season open
April through October
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Two waterfalls (Upper + Lower DeSoto) accessible via 2-mile loop from the campground. Quieter than nearby state parks. Trout stream (Frogtown Creek) runs through — bring a fly rod April-Oct.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Book it right
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Opens recreation.gov
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