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$15/night
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Reservable
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Open March 15 to Oct...
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Unknown
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Price
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Open March 15 to Oct...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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4841 Tallulah River Rd., Clayton, GA
Trout fishers and fall foliage seekers will get the most out of this place. Mid-to-late October weekdays are the sweet spot: cool temps, quiet sites, and river sound all night. Bring your Georgia fishing license and trout stamp, and grab potable water 0.7 miles up at Tate Branch
No showers, no potable water on-site, and the vault toilets draw consistent complaints about cleanliness and missing toilet paper. If a rough road with potholes, zero hookups, and pack-everything-in primitive camping isn't what you signed up for, Clayton has other options.
Reference information about Sandy Bottoms Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Whether you plan your trip during the rebirth of Spring or later in the year during the display of the prominent North Georgia Fall colors, this 13-site developed campground is sure to heighten the innate beauty of any season. Graced with various species of hardwoods and resting on the shore of the Tallulah River, Sandy Bottoms provides a rustic experience for the outdoor enthusiast to camp, swim, fish or just to sit back and enjoy the scenery.</p>
The elevation is 2,420 ft. The campground is adjacent to the Tallulah River and is situated in mostly hardwoods. Campground is rustic but pleasant. Water is available at the Tate Branch campground, 0.7 miles away.
Open March 22 through October 31
Parking aprons are gravel and dirt.
From Clayton, GA, take U.S. Rt. 76 west 6.7 miles to Tallulah River Campgrounds sign (Persimmon Rd.). Turn right onto Persimmon Rd. and go 4.2 miles to campground sign (Tallulah River Rd.). Turn left onto Tallulah River Rd. and go 4.9 miles to campground. NOTE: Tallulah River Rd. turns into a gravel, single lane road with some turnouts. There are minimal potholes and washboards. Entrance into campground is switchback turn - tight, but doable. Depending on size of RV, might have to back up once.
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Fall is the peak season here. Mid-to-late October brings hardwood color and daytime temps in the 55–70°F range, with nights dropping to 35–50°F. Trout fishing picks up as the water cools. Weekends draw moderate crowds, but weekdays stay quiet. The campground closes after October 31. Summer is warm and good for river access, though afternoon showers happen. Spring comes with cooler temperatures and unpredictable conditions.
Fall is peak: hardwood color in October and improved trout fishing; reviewers highlight fall visits.
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Sandy Bottoms Campground offers a rustic camping experience with minimal amenities. The campground is located adjacent to the Tallulah River and surrounded by hardwoods, creating a serene and natural setting. Amenities are limited, as potable water and restrooms are not available at the site. However, vault toilets are present, and water can be accessed at Tate Branch Campground, 0.7 miles away. Each campsite is equipped with picnic tables and fire pits with grates.
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