Andrews Cove Campground
Andrews Cove Recreation Area in White County offers a cool mountain stream and a peaceful atmosphere, and is only 15 minutes from the popular alpine village of Helen, Georgia.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Andrews Cove is open for the 2024 season. All Camping is by Reservation Only. There is no First Come/First Service. Reservations are done through: www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. |
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Operational Hours: | Andrews Cove Recreation Area is open for the 2024 season. |
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. |
Area Amenities: | Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
Fees: | Camping: $12/site/night, Site 9 is the double site at $18 a night |
Permit Info: | Georgia fishing license and trout stamp required. Please check and review Georgia's rules and regulations on fishing at www.gofishgeorgia.com |
Open Season: | 03/15/2024 - 11/30/2024 |
Usage: | Medium |
Restrictions: | 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. |
Closest Towns: | The nearest town is approximately 6 miles, or 15 minutes, to Helen, GA. Here campers will find restaurants, grocery stores, shopping opportunities, etc. |
Water: | Drinking water is provided via a centralized hand pump. |
Restroom: | 1 Chemical Flush facility |
Passes: | The America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes also the Golden Age and Golden Access Passports are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount on camping fees. Please write your pass number on the fee envelope to get credit for this discount. |
Operated By: | USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District |
Information Center: | Please contact the Chattooga River Ranger District office at 706-754-6221 or sm.fs.crrd@usda.gov. The unloading or offloading of any Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) including ATV, UTV, or Golf Carts is not allowed. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 pm to 0600 am. Checkout time is no later than 12:00 pm and check-in time is 2:00 pm. |
General Information
Directions:Physical Address: 15000 Hwy 75 North, Helen, Georgia
It is convenienly located off of Hwy 75, approximately 15 minutes north of Helen, Georgia.
From Helen, GA, take State Rt. 17/75 north for 5.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn right into campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
- 10 camping sites (9) single sites, (1) double-site
- Paved driving loop thru the recreation area
- Restroom facility
- Standard ammenities (i.e. grill, picnic table, lantern post, etc).
River and Stream Fishing
Fish Species | Rainbow and Brown Trout |
Day Hiking
The Andrews Cove Trail follows an old logging road parallel to Andrews Creek. This trail is 2 miles long and provides access to the Appalachian Trail and Forest Service Road 283 at Indian Grave Gap.
Other trails within a 30 minute drive of this campground include:
- Anna Ruby Falls Trail (trail length 0.4 miles)
- Dukes Creek Trail (trail length 2.5 miles)
- Raven CliffsTrail (trail length 2.5 miles)
- Smith Creek Trail (trail length 4.6 miles)
General Info:
DirectionsTake GA 75N from Helen for 5 miles. Turn Rt. at Andrews Cove Recreation Recreation Area. Parking is ahead on Rt.
Amenities
Picnic tables: | |
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Parking: | |
Toilets: | |
Drinking water: |