Andrew'S Cove Campground

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Andrews Cove Recreation Area in White County offers a cool mountain stream and a peaceful atmosphere with a short 1.9-mile hike along the Andrews Cove trail that starts a journey from time on a second stream with some fishing opportunities or continue your hike on this connector trail to the National Scenic Appalachian Trail. This campground is only a 15-minute drive to the popular alpine village of Helen, Georgia.

This campground offers 9 single campsites and 1 double campsite. Each campsite includes a firering, picnic table, and lantern post. There is a toilet faciilty adjacent to site #3.

Need to Know

All Camping at this site by Reservations Only. There are NO First Come, First Serve.
Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m only. The hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m are quiet hours.
No hunting within any developed campground, develeoped trail, or other developed recreation site on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Camping or maintaining a campsite in develop and dispersed areas in excess of 14 days within any 30-day time period. 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 before returning for another stay. 36 CFR Section 261.58(a).
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Check out time is 12:01 pm and check in time starts at 2:00 pm

Natural Features

Andrews Cove Campground is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.

Nearby Attractions

The alpiine town of Helen, GA is located approximately 5.5 miles south on Hwy 75/17. In the Helen areas hosts swimming, fishing, rafting, and zip lining all in or near the Chattahoochee River. There is host of trails in the area including the Andrews Cove trail, A. T., Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, and Ravens Cliff Wilderness Trail.

Recreation

The Andrews Cove 1.9 mile hiking trail starts next to campsites 6 & 7 leads to a great place to get away and fish. The Andrews Cove trail is a connector trail to the A. T. , however there is a limited number of day use parking sites that located at the kiosk area. The immediate areas host a number of waterfalls, hiking trails, and opportunites in the 3 surrounding wilderness sites for some solitude or you could a short drive over to Anna Ruby falls or the right time of year you can catch a little time rafting, swimming, and other recreational opportunites near Helen, Georgia.

Changes & Cancellations

Changes

If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:

Adding or removing nights to your stay.

Changing to a different campsite.

Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.

Cancellations

You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:

$10 cancellation fee

Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)

Any previous change fees

Late cancellation penalties may also apply:

Contact Information

Mailing

9975 Hwy 441 So Lakemont GA 30552

Physical

15000 Hwy 75 North Helen GA 30545

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 706-754-6221

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

Coming from Helen, GA, drive north on Hwy 75 for approximetly 5.5 miles and turn right into the campground.

Coming from Hiawassee, drive south on Hwy 75. Drive is around 20 mintues south and it will be a left turn on a deep right curve on the highway.

Physical Address: 15000 Hwy 75 North, Helen, Georgia.

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