Guidebook for Lake Rabun/Rabun County area
Fun on the Lake
Across the street from our home, this is the place to rent a pontoon boat or use the boat ramp to put in your own boat/kayak/canoe/SUP. They also have a great shop with snacks, wine, beer and Lake Rabun souvenirs. If you choose to rent a boat, we recommend reserving your rental as early as possible!
https://www.rabunboathouse.com/boat-rentals.html
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Rabun Boat House
1897 Lake Rabun RdAcross the street from our home, this is the place to rent a pontoon boat or use the boat ramp to put in your own boat/kayak/canoe/SUP. They also have a great shop with snacks, wine, beer and Lake Rabun souvenirs. If you choose to rent a boat, we recommend reserving your rental as early as possible!
https://www.rabunboathouse.com/boat-rentals.html
Another option for boat rentals - they rent pontoons, kayaks, SUPs, canoes etc. They will do long term rentals as well if you want to rent a canoe for the duration of your visit.
https://beargapoutfitters.com/
Bear Gap Outfitters
6 Bear Gap RdAnother option for boat rentals - they rent pontoons, kayaks, SUPs, canoes etc. They will do long term rentals as well if you want to rent a canoe for the duration of your visit.
https://beargapoutfitters.com/
Dream Catcher Guides is the premier guided lake fishing service.
https://dreamcatcherguides.com/
Dream Catcher's Fishing
21 Steeple RdDream Catcher Guides is the premier guided lake fishing service.
https://dreamcatcherguides.com/
Lake Rabun has a public beach and boat ramp 3 miles from our house. The beach is sandy and there is a roped off swimming area with a floating dock. Parking is $5.
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Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
4726 Lake Rabun RdLake Rabun has a public beach and boat ramp 3 miles from our house. The beach is sandy and there is a roped off swimming area with a floating dock. Parking is $5.
Hikes
A short and beautiful waterfall hike! The hike begins off of unpaved Bear Gap Road.
Note: slippery rocks and fast moving water can be extremely dangerous! Please don’t climb, stand on, swim near, or jump from any waterfall.
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Minnehaha Falls
A short and beautiful waterfall hike! The hike begins off of unpaved Bear Gap Road.
Note: slippery rocks and fast moving water can be extremely dangerous! Please don’t climb, stand on, swim near, or jump from any waterfall.
The Angel Falls Trail explores two tumbling waterfalls, Panther Falls and Angel Falls, in a beautiful creek valley. Hiking less than two miles, round trip, the trail is a fantastic family-friendly hike. Don’t stop at the first waterfall, there is a 2nd about 1/3 mile down the trail from the first.
The Angel Falls Trail officially begins in Loop 2 of the Lake Rabun Beach Campground. You will need to park in the small roadside lot on Jo King Lane and follow the short trail leading you to the trailhead.
Note: slippery rocks and fast moving water can be extremely dangerous! Please don’t climb, stand on, swim near, or jump from any waterfall.
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Angel Falls Trailhead
5315 Lake Rabun RdThe Angel Falls Trail explores two tumbling waterfalls, Panther Falls and Angel Falls, in a beautiful creek valley. Hiking less than two miles, round trip, the trail is a fantastic family-friendly hike. Don’t stop at the first waterfall, there is a 2nd about 1/3 mile down the trail from the first.
The Angel Falls Trail officially begins in Loop 2 of the Lake Rabun Beach Campground. You will need to park in the small roadside lot on Jo King Lane and follow the short trail leading you to the trailhead.
Note: slippery rocks and fast moving water can be extremely dangerous! Please don’t climb, stand on, swim near, or jump from any waterfall.
A beautiful waterfall with a nice pool to splash around in at the bottom.
Directions: From downtown Lakemont, Take Old 441 S about 3.1 miles, Turn left onto Stonewall Creek Road (on the right you will see a Stonewall Falls Mountain Bike trail sign). Continue on this unpaved road for 1.3 miles and there is a parking area up the hill to your right. The trail is wide and well-travelled. Stay on the main trail for around .4 miles to the falls.
Note: slippery rocks and fast moving water can be extremely dangerous! Please don’t climb, stand on, swim, or jump from any waterfall.
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Stonewall Falls & White Twister Trail Heads
Old 441 SouthA beautiful waterfall with a nice pool to splash around in at the bottom.
Directions: From downtown Lakemont, Take Old 441 S about 3.1 miles, Turn left onto Stonewall Creek Road (on the right you will see a Stonewall Falls Mountain Bike trail sign). Continue on this unpaved road for 1.3 miles and there is a parking area up the hill to your right. The trail is wide and well-travelled. Stay on the main trail for around .4 miles to the falls.
Note: slippery rocks and fast moving water can be extremely dangerous! Please don’t climb, stand on, swim, or jump from any waterfall.
A beautiful canyon that is 2 miles long and 1000 feet deep. Hike the rim trail or obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 permits are given per day, not available during water releases). A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. There is also a sandy beach in the gorge with a nice swimming area and picnic tables. Check the Tallulah Gorge State Park website and calendar for fun events like Beginner Archery Classes and guided hikes!
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Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdA beautiful canyon that is 2 miles long and 1000 feet deep. Hike the rim trail or obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 permits are given per day, not available during water releases). A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. There is also a sandy beach in the gorge with a nice swimming area and picnic tables. Check the Tallulah Gorge State Park website and calendar for fun events like Beginner Archery Classes and guided hikes!
Family friendly trail that is about 2 miles round trip. It follows a small river to the falls. Lovely.
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Hemlock Falls Trailhead
59 Andersonville LnFamily friendly trail that is about 2 miles round trip. It follows a small river to the falls. Lovely.
A great 2 mile out and back on a gravel road- leads to an old Fire Tower with amazing views!
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Glassy Mountain Fire Tower
Mt RdA great 2 mile out and back on a gravel road- leads to an old Fire Tower with amazing views!
Rabun Bald, Georgia 30525, i-United States
360 degree views from the top. Access from Sky Valley.
Food scene
Fine dining is steps away at the Lake Rabun Hotel. If you can't stay for dinner, have a drink on their Tree-top deck!
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Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
35 Andrea LnFine dining is steps away at the Lake Rabun Hotel. If you can't stay for dinner, have a drink on their Tree-top deck!
Great sandwiches and salads in downtown Lakemont
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The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store
8476 Old 441 SGreat sandwiches and salads in downtown Lakemont
Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main StFab food and atomosphere in Clayton.
Universal Joint
109 N Main StGreat patio and food in downtown Clayton.
The Rusty bike Cafe
677 GA-15All Day Breakfast, burgers and sandwiches
Bleu Canoe
115 Sweetwater CirGreat deck, Creole food and fun cocktails! Easy drive.
Delightful Coffee, Tea and Bakeshop! Just over the bridge in Tallulah Falls. Closed Monday and Tuesday - see website for hours!
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Tallulah 1882
105 Moss StreetDelightful Coffee, Tea and Bakeshop! Just over the bridge in Tallulah Falls. Closed Monday and Tuesday - see website for hours!
Great local brewery with indoor/outdoor seating, games, and occasional live music and food trucks. They do not serve food regularly - check their social media to see if they are hosting a food truck or just go and enjoy a beer!
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Currahee Brewing Company
93 W Savannah StGreat local brewery with indoor/outdoor seating, games, and occasional live music and food trucks. They do not serve food regularly - check their social media to see if they are hosting a food truck or just go and enjoy a beer!
Steps from our front gate, delicious pizza and Italian fare. There is also a fun bar downstairs during the warmer months!
Max's Lakeside
Steps from our front gate, delicious pizza and Italian fare. There is also a fun bar downstairs during the warmer months!
The Hush Cuban kitchen & bar
Delicious Cuban food. Highly recommend!
Fantastic pizza and great beer selection on Main street in Clayton.
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Fortify Pi
69 N Main StFantastic pizza and great beer selection on Main street in Clayton.
Vineyards
Picturesque and friendly vineyard. Check their calendar for fun events and specials!
https://stonewallcreek.com/
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Stonewall Creek Vineyards
323 Standing Deer LnPicturesque and friendly vineyard. Check their calendar for fun events and specials!
https://stonewallcreek.com/
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
2592 Old 441 SLovely view and people!
http://www.tigerwine.com/
Georgia's highest altitude vineyard at 2,800 feet. Don't let the last 2 miles of gravel road keep you from this remote but beautiful vineyard and winery.
http://terraincognitavineyard.com/
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Terra Incognita Vineyard
1821 Vandiver Mountain RdGeorgia's highest altitude vineyard at 2,800 feet. Don't let the last 2 miles of gravel road keep you from this remote but beautiful vineyard and winery.
http://terraincognitavineyard.com/
The sunsets are spectacular and views from the vineyard are lovely. Ages 21 and up only.
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12 Spies Vineyards
550 Black Branch RdThe sunsets are spectacular and views from the vineyard are lovely. Ages 21 and up only.
For the young and the young at heart!
Why not catch a flick? Check their schedule for showings and events!
http://tigerdrivein.com/home/
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Tiger Drive In Theatre
2956 Old 441 SWhy not catch a flick? Check their schedule for showings and events!
http://tigerdrivein.com/home/
Many trail ride options including river rides!
https://www.dillardhousestables.com/
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Dillard House Stables
768 Franklin StMany trail ride options including river rides!
https://www.dillardhousestables.com/
A little bit of a drive and about a half a mile hike to this sliding rock, but very fun - prepare to get wet!
This waterfall is along Wildcat Creek Road (FS 26.1). A path leads to the base. We like to go to lunch at Bleu Canoe or Milton Park before hitting the sliding rock!
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Wildcat Creek Sliding Rock
A little bit of a drive and about a half a mile hike to this sliding rock, but very fun - prepare to get wet!
This waterfall is along Wildcat Creek Road (FS 26.1). A path leads to the base. We like to go to lunch at Bleu Canoe or Milton Park before hitting the sliding rock!
Raft the Chattooga or take a river canoeing or kayaking lesson with the pros!
https://www.southeasternexpeditions.com/
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Southeastern Expeditions
7350 US-76Raft the Chattooga or take a river canoeing or kayaking lesson with the pros!
https://www.southeasternexpeditions.com/
Zipline and ATV Adventures for the thrill-seeker! Located in Clarkesville.
https://sunburststables.com/
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Sunburst Adventures
251 Sunburst LaneZipline and ATV Adventures for the thrill-seeker! Located in Clarkesville.
https://sunburststables.com/
Just across the NC border (approx. 20 miles from Lakemont), fish the stocked trout pond, hike to a waterfall and splash around in the creek. Bring your own rod or rent one, keep what you catch!
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Andys Trout Farm Road
Andys Trout Farm RoadJust across the NC border (approx. 20 miles from Lakemont), fish the stocked trout pond, hike to a waterfall and splash around in the creek. Bring your own rod or rent one, keep what you catch!
Country store with over 700 locally made products, fried pies, ice cream, breads, fritters. Kids will love the gem mine, U-pick blackberries, U-pick apples, feed the donkeys. In the fall enjoy the Corn Maze, Apples and Pumpkins
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HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS COUNTRY STORE Will Be Closed for Winter will reopen April 15
18 Sorghum Mill DrCountry store with over 700 locally made products, fried pies, ice cream, breads, fritters. Kids will love the gem mine, U-pick blackberries, U-pick apples, feed the donkeys. In the fall enjoy the Corn Maze, Apples and Pumpkins
Snow tubing, a small ice skating rink in the winter. They have tubing in the summer - just no snow! Also ride their super fun mountain coaster, The Scaly Screamer. Fun for the whole family!
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Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdSnow tubing, a small ice skating rink in the winter. They have tubing in the summer - just no snow! Also ride their super fun mountain coaster, The Scaly Screamer. Fun for the whole family!
Wild & scenic white Water rafting on the Chattoga River.
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NOC Chattooga Outpost
851A Chattooga Ridge RdWild & scenic white Water rafting on the Chattoga River.
Shopping
Great vibe, friendly staff, plus an awesome selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and gifts.
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Wander North Georgia
87 N Main StGreat vibe, friendly staff, plus an awesome selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and gifts.
Purveyor of well made goods! A lifestyle shop and yarnery with a varied selection of goodies from home accessories to baby gifts and everything in between.
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Isadora Popper
33 North Main StreetPurveyor of well made goods! A lifestyle shop and yarnery with a varied selection of goodies from home accessories to baby gifts and everything in between.
Ladybug Landing carries a unique selection of gifts, clothing and jewelry along with specialty items that can't be found elsewhere. Don't miss the Fairy Garden when you visit! Opened seasonally.
Ladybug Landing at Lakemont
8488 Old 441 SouthLadybug Landing carries a unique selection of gifts, clothing and jewelry along with specialty items that can't be found elsewhere. Don't miss the Fairy Garden when you visit! Opened seasonally.
A mercantile store that spotlights unique and local artists. You'll find very cool and unique handmade items
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Lulu & Tully's
11 N Main StA mercantile store that spotlights unique and local artists. You'll find very cool and unique handmade items
Main Street Gallery
51 N Main StSpecializing in southern folk art - very cool gallery.