Andrews Cove US Forest Campground

Andrews Cove -General Information

Campground Amenities: Andrews Cove Recreation Area offers restrooms along with 10 camping sites that are equipped with tent pads, picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts. The Andrews Cove Trail follows an old logging road parallel to Andrews Creek. This trail is 2 miles long and provides access to the Appalachian Trail and Forest Service Road 283 at Indian Grave Gap. Loop through recreation area is paved.

Fishing for trout in Andrews Creek is also popular among visitors. Check State fishing regulations before fishing. Andrews Cove offers convenient vehicle access from Hwy 75, a cool mountain stream and a peaceful atmosphere. Drinking water is not available at this time. Camping fee is required.

Reservations are required for every site through Recreation.gov or 877-444-6777 (since May 2025 there are no first-come sites).

Camping Fee: $12 per site per night ($18 for the double site), plus the Recreation.gov reservation fee

Permit Info: Georgia fishing license and trout stamp required. Please check and review Georgia's rules and regulations on fishing at www.gofishgeorgia.com

Open Season: March 15 through December 15

Restrictions: The maximum stay is 14 days in any 30-day period.

Closest Towns: The nearest town is approximately 5 miles, or 15 minutes, to Helen, GA. Here campers will find restaurants, grocery stores, shopping opportunities, etc.

Water: No drinking water; the well has been decommissioned, so bring your own.

Restroom: 1 Chemical Flush facility

Passes: The Interagency Senior and Access Passes and the Golden Age and Access Passports are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount on camping fees.

Managed By: U.S. Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest; book through Recreation.gov.

Latitude: 34.778228 - Longitude: -83.737510 and Elevation: 1,820'

Recreation Activities

River and Stream Fishing
Andrews Creek offers anglers the chance to catch both rainbow and brown trout. This creek extends above Andrews Cove Recreation Area for approximately two miles, and flows into Spoilcane Creek below the Area. Check State fishing regulations before fishing.

Day Hiking - The Andrews Cove Trail follows an old logging road parallel to Andrews Creek. This trail is 2 miles long and provides access to the Appalachian Trail and Forest Service Road 283 at Indian Grave Gap.

Other trails within a 30 minute drive of this campground include:
Anna Ruby Falls Trail (trail length 0.4 miles). Dukes Creek Trail (trail length 2.5 miles). Raven CliffsTrail (trail length 2.5 miles). Smith Creek Trail (trail length 4.6 miles)

Contact, Directions, Longitude & Latitude, and Map

USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District office - Phone: 706-754-6221 Address: 9975 Highway 441S, Lakemont, GA 30552
Office hours: Monday - Friday at 8-12 & 1-4:30 pm

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests - Phone: 770 297-3000
Address: 1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - noon & 1 - 4 pm (closed federal holidays)

Directions: From Helen, GA, take State Rt. 17/75 north for 5.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground. - Andrews Cove Site Map (U.S. Forest Service map. Details can change; check the Forest Service page before you go.)