Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground
Closed for the season. Reopens in spring and operates seasonally. Reservations required via Recreation.gov starting May 1st, 2025.
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 10:02PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Relative Humidities of 30 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday afternoon into the evening. Winds will be W at 3 to 8 mph. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 7:18PM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union, Towns, and White Counties. Concerns are primarily in the mountains and valleys of these counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
About
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground offers a rustic camping experience along the Tallulah River in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The 13-site campground is graced with various species of hardwoods and provides direct river access for swimming and fishing. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post, with drinking water available via hand pump and vault toilets at the center of the campground. The location serves as an excellent base for exploring North Georgia's mountain scenery. Campers can walk along the Tallulah River, fish its waters, or take short drives to numerous hiking opportunities. The Beech Creek Trail and Buck Creek Trail are accessible at the end of Tallulah River Road in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area, while the Coleman River Trail offers an easier 1.1-mile option in the opposite direction. Nearby attractions include Rabun Bald, Georgia's second-highest peak at 4,696 feet, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Lake Rabun, and Lake Burton. The campground operates seasonally and requires reservations through Recreation.gov beginning May 1st, 2025. Standard camping regulations apply, including a 14-day limit within any 30-day period, quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, and generator use restricted to 4 hours daily between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm.
Directions
Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton, Georgia for 8 miles; turn right (north) on Persimmon Road for 4.2 miles; turn left (northwest) on Tallulah River Road (Forest Service Road 70) for 4.6 miles to arrive at Sandy Bottoms Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.crrd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (706) 754-6221 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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