USDA Forest Service · Georgia

Andrew's Cove Campground

USDA Forest Service · Georgia, United States

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Sites
10
Hookups
10 with water, 10 no hookups
Season
Year-round
Max RV length
24 ft
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
2,185 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 2
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
ANDREWS COVE REC (NFSR 647) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
Lake
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Nearest town
Lakemont
Address
9975 HWY 441 S, Lakemont, GA, 30552
Phone
706-754-6221
Activities
Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Water Access, Wilderness

About

Overview

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!

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (706) 754-6221.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Making changes to your reservation:

If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 Change Fee (per reserved site). There is no Change Fee 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

Reservation fees (only if paid when booking)

Any previous Change Fees you have been charged

Late cancellation penalties may also apply.

Fees

Sites 1-8, 10: $12/night + $8/reservation fee. Site 9: $18/night + $8/reservation fee. Reservations may be made through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January46°30°13°67°10 of 11
February54°36°23°68°10 of 11
March61°43°22°76°6 of 11
April68°48°32°80°0 of 11
May75°59°43°87°0 of 11
June81°64°52°91°0 of 11
July84°68°62°90°0 of 11
August84°68°62°90°0 of 11
September78°64°51°88°0 of 11
October68°48°33°82°0 of 10
November60°41°25°75°3 of 10
December50°33°19°63°8 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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