Andrews Cove Campground
USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF
Photo from the managing agency (Recreation.gov / agency). Confirm current conditions before you go.
Peaceful streamside campground only about 15 minutes from the alpine village of Helen. Good balance of nature immersion and convenience.
Location
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34.75000, -83.75000 · ~2,100 ft
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 8:20 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Helen, GA.
Today
85°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 mph
Tonight
67°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Friday
86°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20% rain · wind 0 mph
Friday Night
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
56% rain · wind 0 mph
Saturday
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
92% rain · wind 0 mph
Saturday Night
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
92% rain · wind 0 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (approx. from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~1h 40m
- Access
- Any vehicle · paved road
- Hike-in
- Drive-up / no significant hike
- Pass required
- None for camping
- Parking
- Included
- Camping fee
- $12–$18 / night
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Reservation
- Required · Recreation.govWindow: 6 months
- Elevation
- 2,100 ft
Schedule this trip
This place books through Recreation.gov, not Recreation.gov — so there is no live calendar here. Save your planned dates, then reserve on Recreation.gov (link below) so the site is actually yours.
Planning Andrews Cove Campground
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸Cool mountain stream
- ▸Close to Helen, GA
- ▸Easy access from Unicoi Gap area
Amenities
Sample 2-night immersion plan
A starting template — not a booked itinerary. Adjust once you lock dates on Recreation.gov or with a host.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~1h 40m + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Explore: Cool mountain stream
- Explore: Close to Helen, GA
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home
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