Lakemont, GA

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking. Across the road, the lake offers plenty of water activities like swimming, boating, fishing, and ample opportunities to absorb the peaceful lake scenery.

Recreation

At the rear of the campground, visitors will find the trailhead for the popular Angel Falls/Panther Falls Hiking Trail (trail length 1.7 miles). The swim area has two picnic tables, a roped-off area for swimmers and restrooms. A boat launch area and a fishing peer are near the swimming area, Lake Rabun is home to bass, bream, perch, trout and catfish. Check State regulations before you fish.

Facilities

The campground offers 80 campsites, 21 of these campsites have electricity and a majority have water. The restroom facilities include hot water showers. Each campsite includes a grill, picnic table and lantern post. The campground features one group campsite which includes five campsites. Firewood can be purchased at the campground. On-site camp hosts are available and the campground features a boat ramp and dump station.

Natural Features

Lake Rabun is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains and rolling hills.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors to the campground can enjoy nearby Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Minnehaha Falls; Panther Creek Falls; Tallulah Gorge State Park; Clayton, GA; historic Lakemont, GA; whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River.

Typical weather

Lake Rabun

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lake Rabun, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.45°JJanuary: average water temperature 45°F49°FFebruary: average water temperature 49°F53°MMarch: average water temperature 53°F59°AApril: average water temperature 59°F65°MMay: average water temperature 65°F71°JJune: average water temperature 71°F76°JJuly: average water temperature 76°F75°AAugust: average water temperature 75°F71°SSeptember: average water temperature 71°F63°OOctober: average water temperature 63°F54°NNovember: average water temperature 54°F48°DDecember: average water temperature 48°F

Water: TALLULAH R AT TERRORA PWRHSE, NR TALLULAH FALLS,GA (USGS 02181350)

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