Low Gap Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Helen, Georgia.
Summary
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, Low Gap Campground sits in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 77 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. Expect 13 overnight sites, with a nightly fee of $12, and it is open seasonally (about Mar to Dec). RVs and trailers up to 26 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reported facilities include vault toilets.
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 (3)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 Low Gap 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 13 sites it is the #74 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 37 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 1 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 86% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (26 ft).
- Pets allowed on 13 of 13 sites; campfires allowed on 13 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~77 mi, Knoxville ~84 mi, Chattanooga ~89 mi.
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsTrash collectionVault toiletsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Nightly fee: $12, from the USDA Forest Service recreation page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Fee notes from Recreation.gov: All camping is by Reservation Only. Please go to www.recreation.gov to book your reservations or call (877) 444-6777.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 2.3 mi | 18.1 | USFS |
| Raven Cliffs | 2.6 mi | 2.3 | USFS |
| Horse Trough Falls | 2.7 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Dukes Creeks Falls | 3.2 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Andrews Cove | 3.4 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Whitley Gap Shelter | 3.6 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Logan Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 1.8 | USFS |
| Anna Ruby Falls | 4.2 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Smith Creek Trail | 4.2 mi | 4.1 | USFS |
| Anna Ruby Picnic | 4.3 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Rocky Mountain | 4.7 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Jacks Knob | 4.9 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
6.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 6.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 2.3 mi | 3.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Dukes Creeks Falls | 3.2 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Andrews Cove | 3.4 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Anna Ruby Picnic | 4.3 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 Low Gap Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 17.8 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 22.1 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 RidingHuntingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingTubingVisitor CenterWater AccessWildernessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasus Creek Campground Private campground |
0.5 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 12 (31.8 mi) |
| Upper Chattahoochee River Campground Mar–Oct Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
2.4 | GA | $12 | 19 | — | 16 ft | yes | Reserve | 10 (27.5 mi) |
| Andrew's Cove Campground Mar–Dec Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
3.3 | GA | $12–$18 | 10 | — | 24 ft | yes | Reserve | 9 (25.7 mi) |
| Smithgall Woods State Park Campground Cabins Smithgall Woods State Park |
5.2 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 4 (7.2 mi) |
| Indian Grave Gap Road Dispersed Campsite 1 National Forest |
5.6 | GA | Free | — | — | yes | — | ? | 9 (27.6 mi) |
| Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area Cabins Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
6.1 | GA | $26–$48 | 32 | E 50A W | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 17 (47.0 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.