Andrew's Cove Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Lakemont, Georgia.
Summary
Andrew's Cove Campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is about 80 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. It has 10 overnight sites and nightly fees from $12 to $18, and it is open seasonally (about Mar to Dec). For riders, 5.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Andrews Cove (0.1 mi away). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 24 ft.
When it's open
Seasonal (approx Mar–Dec) Mar 15 – Dec 15
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Season 03/15 – 12/15” Opening and closing dates can shift with weather and staffing.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻Toilets (vault or pit)Listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (1)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Andrew's Cove Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 10 sites it is the #79 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($12) is $3 below the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 41 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 1 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 90% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (24 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 10 of 10 sites; campfires allowed on 7 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~80 mi, Knoxville ~82 mi, Asheville ~88 mi.
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: 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.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Cove | 0.1 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Appalachian Trail | 1.5 mi | 15.7 | USFS |
| Rocky Mountain | 1.7 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Anna Ruby Falls | 1.8 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Smith Creek Trail | 1.8 mi | 4.1 | USFS |
| Anna Ruby Picnic | 2.1 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| High Shoals | 2.7 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Horse Trough Falls | 2.9 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Jacks Knob | 4.6 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
5.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 5.8 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Cove | 0.1 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Appalachian Trail | 1.5 mi | 4.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Anna Ruby Picnic | 2.1 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | USFS |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Andrew's Cove Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 15.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 19.5 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWater AccessWildernessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Chattahoochee River Campground Mar–Oct Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
2.6 | GA | $12 | 19 | — | 16 ft | yes | Reserve | 10 (27.5 mi) |
| Jasus Creek Campground Private campground |
2.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 12 (31.8 mi) |
| Indian Grave Gap Road Dispersed Campsite 1 National Forest |
3.0 | GA | Free | — | — | yes | — | ? | 9 (27.6 mi) |
| Low Gap Campground Private campground |
3.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 12 (31.8 mi) |
| Smithgall Woods State Park Campground Cabins Smithgall Woods State Park |
6.6 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 4 (7.2 mi) |
| Yonah Mountain Campground Private campground |
9.0 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 2 (3.0 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.