Andrew's Cove Campground
Helen, Georgia · USDA Forest Service

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About
Andrews Cove Campground is conveniently located 15 minutes outside of Helen, GA and offers 10 picturesque campsites along Andrews Creek. Hike the Andrews Cove Trail or go fishing in the creek, all within walking distance of your campsite. Get away from the crowds in Helen and enjoy a peaceful camping trip in the north Georgia mountains!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. The alpine town of Helen, GA is located approximately 5.5 miles south on HWY 75/17. Helen offers shopping, restaurants, a water park, a roller coaster, fishing, rafting, tubing, and zip lining all in or near the Chattahoochee River. There is host of trails in the area including the Andrews Cove trail, the Appalachian Trail, Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, and Ravens Cliff Wilderness Trail.The 1.9 mile Andrews Cove trail starts next to campsites 6 & 7 and is a great place to get away from the crowds in nearby Helen. This trail connects to the Appalachian Trail and there is a limited number of day use parking sites located at the kiosk area. The surrounding area hosts a number of waterfalls and hiking trails or you could take a short drive over to Anna Ruby Falls or many of the nearby state parks.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (706) 754-6221.This campground offers 9 single campsites and 1 double campsite. Each campsite includes a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern post. There is a toilet faciilty adjacent to site #3.
Directions
From Helen, GA, drive north on HWY 75 for approximately 6 miles and turn right into the campground. The campground entrance is located on a sharp left-hand curve. From Hiawassee, drive south on HWY 75 for approximately 20 miles and turn left into the campground. The campground entrance is located on a sharp right-hand curve.
Location
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Details
- State
- Georgia
- City / area
- Helen
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Campsites
- 10
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $12–$18 / night
- Rating
- 3.79 / 5 (56 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Nearby campgrounds
- Upper Chattahoochee River Campground 4.3 km away
- Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area 14.7 km away · dump mentioned
- Desoto Falls Recreation Area 18.1 km away · dump mentioned
- LAKE RABUN BEACH RECREATION AREA 23.5 km away · dump mentioned
- Tallulah River Campground 24.2 km away
- Low Gap Campground 24.3 km away