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Chattooga River District

Lakemont, Georgia · Rabun County · Facility

The Chattooga River Ranger District covers 261,035 acres in the northeast part of Georgia. Terrain ranges from the Piedmont in the southern part of the district to Georgia's second highest mountain, Rabun Bald at 4,696 feet above sea level. To the east is the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. In the central part of the …

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Chattooga River District

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High76°F
Avg Low58°F
Peak Rain Chance25%
Humidity73%
UV (avg)7
Air Quality43 · Good
Today
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Overcast
71°/64°
💧 12%🌬 11mph
6:21 AM8:40 PM
Mon
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Light Drizzle
81°/64°
💧 11%🌬 11mph
6:21 AM8:41 PM
Tue
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Light Drizzle
69°/55°
💧 25%🌬 8mph
6:21 AM8:42 PM
Wed
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Overcast
74°/53°
💧 3%🌬 8mph
6:20 AM8:42 PM
Thu
🌤
Mostly Clear
84°/55°
🌬 6mph
6:20 AM8:43 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Chattooga River District

The Chattooga River Ranger District covers 261,035 acres in the northeast part of Georgia. Terrain ranges from the Piedmont in the southern part of the district to Georgia's second highest mountain, Rabun Bald at 4,696 feet above sea level. To the east is the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. In the central part of the district are Lake Burton, Seed Lake, and Lake Rabun where you'll find the Rabun Beach Campground. In the western part of the district are the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River and the Upper Chattahoochee River Campground. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail passes through the district. There are many waterfalls across the district including the twin waterfalls of Anna Ruby Falls Scenic Area. Take your time exploring the district on this website and feel free to give them a call for more information.Looking southeast from the Dukes Creek Falls recreation area we see Mount Yonah in the distance about 6 miles away.

Plan Your Visit to Chattooga River District

Heading to Chattooga River District? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Chattooga River District?

No central reservation system listed for Chattooga River District. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/240213) for the latest entry policy and availability.