Reviews
Chattahoochee-Oconee/Desoto Falls
User Reviews
Christopher Schneider
Upper and lower falls were both good. Upper is about 9/10 mile from the parking lot. Lower is about 3/10 mile. Upper is harder with more elevation gain but easy overall. Not very crowded and parking is easy.
Justin Sutherland
The campground is nice and well maintained. There are some simple trails to waterfalls or to just spend some time in the woods. The campground is close to Helen, GA so that is a plus. The downside of the campground is the road noise you get non-stop. The campground is right off the main road so you’ll have a constant hum of cars and motorcycles. Overall this campground is great and I would definitely recommend it.
Cheryl
Lovely little hike to 2 pretty waterfalls. Easy enough for kids, very pet friendly. The lower falls is more of an incline but not bad. Upper falls is longer but less strenuous. $5 parking. Vault toilets at trailhead. Picnic area too. There is also a campground that looked nice but we did not camp there, just went for the day. Great way to enjoy the outdoors!
Melissa Flowers
Very nice area to hike. There is a campground here. Plenty of parking, there’s a kiosk to pay for parking, $5. It was not working when we visited, QR code to pay. Service isn’t the best and you have to download the app if you don’t have it, I didn’t. There were several of us having issues. I eventually got it down before we left. Upper falls is the longest, not too difficult. The trail is like most well marked roots and rocks here and there. The lower falls is short distance but all incline! We have been here several times. I actually managed not to miss the entrance this time.
Alex Monsrud
Beautiful park and campground. To hit both the waterfalls is about 2 miles and small elevation gain. I would rate it on the easier side of moderate. The trails are well maintained and marked. You can bring dogs as long as they are leashed. 5$ parking unless you have an interagency pass.
Dave Kurz
Beautiful spot. Well maintained national park camp sites. Creek runs thru the property with an easy waterfall hike. Worth a visit for a day trip or a few days of camping.
J M
Primitive facility (compost toilets) but an awesome natural setting...stream running through. Nice
Anna Kissel
I loved this hike! When you get on the trail you’ll come to a sign that says 3/4 mile one way to the upper falls and 1/4 mile the other way to get to the lower falls. It’s definitely reasonable to see both waterfalls. There are some inclines and stairs but it was very easy and so beautiful. Bring $5 cash too. There’s a box in the parking area with envelopes to put the money in and deposit. I recommend getting there early. Got there around 9:30 and there weren’t many people there.
Brad Kesner
Great short hike and either to the upper falls or lower falls. Our dogs love the swimming holes there. The camping area is small, but very nice.
Melanie Williams
Beautiful in the back