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Price
$12 - $18/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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34.7782, -83.7375
Tent campers who want a genuine creek-to-AT connection will find sites 6 and 7 hard to beat: the Andrews Cove Trailhead sits right there, the 1.9-mile trail hits waterfalls and ties into the Appalachian Trail, and fall foliage makes the whole thing worth the early reservation.
No water at the tap anymore, the well system is being decommissioned, so bring every drop you'll need. No showers, no hookups, and the 10 sites fill fast on weekends. If primitive means roughing it too much, Helen's closer lodging options will suit you better.
Reference information about Andrew's Cove Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>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.</p><p> </p>
The elevation is 1,820 ft. The sites are located along Andrews Creek, nestled among mature hardwoods along a mountain-side. The campground is picturesque, but not particularly RV friendly because of the narrow interior access road. The German alpine-designed village of Helen is a neat place to visit, walk around, shop and eat. The town was an example of a failing "Small-Town USA." In the early 1970s, some town business people got together and came up with the idea of redeveloping Helen as a Bavarian village. It was accomplished with surprising authenticity. A scenic auto tour is suggested. At the campground, continue north on State Rt. 75 for 2 or 3 miles to the Chattahoochee River sign. Turn left at sign onto River Road 44 and enter the Mark Trail Wilderness Area. Follow this road past the Upper Chattahoochee River campground all the way down to Helen. The road is gravel and meanders through the forest along the Chattahoochee River. Take a picnic lunch and a camera and enjoy. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open March 22 through October 1
The water spigot is a hand pump.
The parking aprons are gravel. Sites 5, 6 and 7 have no RV turn-around.
From Helen, GA, take State Rt. 17/75 north for 6 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
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Best season: fall. Fall is prime for visiting Andrews Cove — crisp, clear days and dramatic North Georgia foliage make the short Andrews Cove Trail and nearby Appalachian Trail approaches especially scenic. Daytime temperatures typically range from the mid-50s to upper-60s°F with cool nights in the mid-30s to low-40s, ideal for hiking and photography, and trout fishing often picks up as creek temperatures cool. Expect moderate crowds on peak leaf weekends and strong weekend traffic from nearby Helen (Oktoberfest)— Peak months: October, May, September, June Avoid: January, February
Fall is prime: crisp days, dramatic North Georgia foliage and excellent trail views are highlighted.
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Drinking water will not be available at this campground. The well systems that previously served this campground is being decommissioned due to the high cost of maintaining and operating aging infrastructure. – Visitors planning to camp here should bring their own potable water for drinking, cooking and other needs.
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