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Andrew's Cove Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Lakemont · Georgia · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
| Location | Lakemont · Georgia · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest · 34.77823, -83.73751 · Map |
| Sites | 10 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 10 sites Water hookups at 0 of 10 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 10 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 10 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 24 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 0 sites · 30 ft: 0 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Sites 1-8, 10: $12/night + $8/reservation fee. Site 9: $18/night + $8/reservation fee. Reservations may be made through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:01 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 10 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Pit toilets |
| Phone | 706-754-6221 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-09.
From the official listing
Overview Andrews Cove Campground is conveniently located 15 minutes outside of Helen, GA and offers 10 picturesque campsites along Andrews Creek. Hike the Andrews Cove Trail or go fishing in the creek, all within walking distance of your campsite. Get away from the crowds in Helen and enjoy a peaceful camping trip in the north Georgia mountains!
Recreation The 1.9 mile Andrews Cove trail starts next to campsites 6 & 7 and is a great place to get away from the crowds in nearby Helen. This trail connects to the Appalachian Trail and there is a limited number of day use parking sites located at the kiosk area. The surrounding area hosts a number of waterfalls and hiking trails or you could take a short drive over to Anna Ruby Falls or many of the nearby state parks.
Facilities This campground offers 9 single campsites and 1 double campsite. Each campsite includes a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern post. There is a toilet faciilty adjacent to site #3.
Natural Features Andrews Cove Campground is located in the Chattahoochee 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 The alpine town of Helen, GA is located approximately 5.5 miles south on HWY 75/17. Helen offers shopping, restaurants, a water park, a roller coaster, fishing, rafting, tubing, and zip lining all in or near the Chattahoochee River. There is host of trails in the area including the Andrews Cove trail, the Appalachian Trail, Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, and Ravens Cliff Wilderness Trail.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (706) 754-6221. Charges & Cancellations Making changes to your reservation:
If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 Change Fee (per reserved site). There is no Change Fee for:
Adding or removing nights to your stay.
Changing to a different campsite.
Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.
Cancellations:
You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:
$10 cancellation fee
Reservation fees (only if paid when booking)
Any previous Change Fees you have been charged
Late cancellation penalties may also apply.
Directions, from the listing
From Helen, GA, drive north on HWY 75 for approximately 6 miles and turn right into the campground. The campground entrance is located on a sharp left-hand curve.
From Hiawassee, drive south on HWY 75 for approximately 20 miles and turn left into the campground. The campground entrance is located on a sharp right-hand curve.
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · Helen GeorgiaFSU.S. Forest ServiceLake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
9 mi straight-line · SUCHES GeorgiaFSU.S. Forest ServiceDesoto Falls Recreation Area
11 mi straight-line · Dahlonega GeorgiaFSU.S. Forest ServiceLake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
15 mi straight-line · Lakemont GeorgiaFSU.S. Forest ServiceTallulah River Campground
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Trip Card — Andrew's Cove Campground
Lakemont · Georgia · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Lakemont · Georgia · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
| Fees | Sites 1-8, 10: $12/night + $8/reservation fee. Site 9: $18/night + $8/reservation fee. Reservations may be made through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 24 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 10 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10309337 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.