Rabun County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Clayton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 17,711 residents in 2024, up from 16,879 in 2020. It covers about 370 square miles of land and was created in 1819.
- County seatClayton
- Population (2024 estimate)17,711
- Land area370 square miles
- Created1819
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Rabun County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Rabun County
Rabun County has 6 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton (county seat) | 2,090 | |
| Mountain City | 964 | |
| Sky Valley | 491 | |
| Tiger | 430 | |
| Dillard | 337 | |
| Tallulah Falls | 210 | Partly in Habersham County |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 23, US 76, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 2, SR 15, SR 28, SR 197, SR 246
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Black Rock Mountain State Park (state park)
- Moccasin Creek State Park (state park)
- Tallulah Gorge State Park (state park)
- Warwoman WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Burton, Lake Rabun, Lake Tugalo, Chattooga River, Coleman River, Stekoa Creek, Timpson Creek, Tiger Creek and Warwoman Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Rabun County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Rabun County borders Habersham County, Towns County, Clay County, NC, Macon County, NC and Oconee County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Rabun County, Georgia?
Clayton is the county seat of Rabun County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Rabun County, Georgia?
Rabun County has 6 incorporated cities and towns: Clayton, Mountain City, Sky Valley, Tiger, Dillard and Tallulah Falls.
What counties border Rabun County?
Rabun County borders Habersham County, Towns County, Clay County, NC, Macon County, NC and Oconee County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Rabun County?
Yes. The Rabun County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Rabun County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 17,711 people lived in Rabun County on July 1, 2024, up from 16,879 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)