Andrew's Cove Campground

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · 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. Season: 03/15/2025 to 12/15/2025 Status: temporarily closed Reservations: All camping is by Reservations only. There are No First Come, First Serve sites. All camping will need to be purchased online at www.recreation.gov or by phone at (877) 444-6777. 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… Getting there: 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. Rules: The maximum length of stay is 14 days. After the camper(s) has accumulated 14 days within any 30-day time period, the camper(s) must leave that area/campground and move from Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest land for 30 days before returning for another stay. No UTV's, ATV's or Golf carts allowed in the campground or on Forest Service Roads. Phone: 706-754-6221 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10309337 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Barb Ramey, Brett Grizzle

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

Camp spots nearby

Upper Chattahoochee River CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
Low Gap CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
Wildcat Creek Campground #2 UpperPaid or permit campsite
Wildcat Creek Campground #1 LowerPaid or permit campsite
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation AreaPaid or permit campsite
Boggs Creek Recreation AreaFree camping
Desoto Falls Recreation AreaPaid or permit campsite
Lake Winfield Scott CampgroundPaid or permit campsite

See the photos and videos

The Birds Of Passage app is coming soon to the App Store