RV, Campsites and Camping information for White County in the North Georgia Mountains

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Andrews Cove Campground

Activity Overview: Andrews Cove Recreation Area offers restrooms along with 10 camp sites that are equipped with tent pads, picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts.

Other Opportunities: 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.

Fishing for trout in Andrews Creek is also popular among visitors. Check State fishing regulations before fishing. Six miles farther north on Georgia 75 is High Shoals Scenic Area. The town of Helen is popular for Octoberfest and for its alpine village setting, especially during the fall season.

Anna Ruby Falls is also nearby and offers two hiking trails. The Lion's Eye Trail is accessible to people with disabilities.

Directions:Take Georgia 75 north from Helen for approximately 5.5 miles.

Site Information: Loop through recreation area is paved.

Site Amenities: Andrews Cove offers convenient vehicle access from Hwy 75, a cool mountain stream and a peaceful atmosphere. Drinking water is not available at this time.

Requirements: Area is open from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. A fee is required.

Recommended Seasons: This area is open from early May until mid November. Contact the Chattooga District for exact dates.

Chattahoochee River Campground

Activity Overview: Located high in the north Georgia mountains and far from civilization, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing along the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River. Campers have 34 campsites to choose from.

Other Opportunities: The Appalachian Trail is nearby, as well as Horse Trough Falls and the Mark Trail Wilderness Area. The town of Helen is popular for Octoberfest and for its alpine village setting, especially during the fall season. Andrews Cove Recreation Area has camp sites. Hiking along Andrews Cove Trail is popular among visitors.

Anna Ruby Falls is also nearby and offers two hiking trails. The Lion's Eye Trail is accessible to people with disabilities.

Directions: Take Georgia 75 north from Helen for approx. 8 miles. Just beyond mile marker 15 turn left onto the graveled Chattahoochee River Road and follow for 5 miles.

Site Information: Expect narrow, curving and steep roads to and from the area. Loop through recreation area is gravel.

Site Amenities: The Chattahoochee River Recreation Area has toilets accessible to people with disabilities. Drinking water is available. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, tent pad, lantern posts and grill. Accessible campsites are available at this area. A campground host resides here during a portion of the season.

Requirements: Area opens late March and closes mid December. Open for wildlife management area hunts in November and December. A fee is required. This area is open 24 hours a day for camping use.

Recommended Seasons: This area is open from early May until mid November. Contact the Chattooga District for exact dates.

DeSoto Falls Campground

Activity Overview: Located in the north Georgia mountains, this area offers camping, hiking, and fishing along beautiful Frogtown Creek. Desoto Falls Recreation Area offers 24 campsites equipped with tent pads, picnic tables and grills.

Other Opportunities: Hiking along the 2-mile Desoto Falls Trail is a popular activity among visitors. The first mile of the trail is fairly easy and leads to two waterfalls. The last mile of the trail is considerably more difficult and strenuous. Fishing in Frogtown Creek with a State fishing license and trout stamp for native and stocked trout is also popular. Desoto Falls Scenic Area is adjacent to the campground. Lake Winfield Scott is nearby, as well as Waters Creek Recreation Area, Sosebee Cove Scenic Area and Vogel State Park.

Directions: Take U.S. 129 north from Cleveland for 15 miles, or Hwy. 19 north from Dahlonega for about 18 miles.

Site Information: Loop through recreation area is paved.

Site Amenities: Desoto Falls Recreation Area has toilets and drinking water available. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, tent pad and grill.

Requirements: Area is open from late April until late November. A fee is required for camping and day use parking. This area is open 24 hours a day for campers use.

Recommended Seasons: This area is open from late April or early May until late November

for more information
USDA Forest Service
Chattooga Ranger District
706-754-6221