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Sandy Bottoms Campground
Whether you plan your trip during the rebirth of Spring or later in the year during the display of the prominent North Georgia Fall colors, this 13-site developed campground is sure to heighten the innate beauty of any season. Graced with various species of hardwoods and resting on the shore of the Tallulah River, Sandy Bottoms provides a rustic experience for the outdoor enthusiast to camp, swim, fish or just to sit back and enjoy the scenery.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Sandy Bottoms Campground is open for the 2024 season. Starting January 1, 2025, All Camping will be by Reservation Only. There will no longer be any First Come/First Service. |
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| Operational Hours: | Sandy Bottoms Campground is open for the 2024 season. |
| Reservations: | Reservations are not accepted. Occupancy of sites is on a first-come, first serve basis. |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Camping $15/site/night coming soon methods of payment addition of Scan and Pay as well as cash or check. |
| Permit Info: | Georgia fishing license and trout stamp required for fishing. |
| Open Season: | 03/15 - 10/31 |
| Restrictions: | Pick out your site and pay the fee within 30 minutes after arrival. Quiet hours are between 10 pm and 6 am. No generators are to be operating during quiet hours. The maximum stay is 14 days. After the camper(s) has accumulated 14 days within any 30-day time period, the camper(s) must leave that area/campground and move from Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest land for 30 days before returning for another stay. |
| Closest Towns: | The nearest town is approximately 22 miles, or 35 minutes, to Clayton, GA. Here campers will find restaurants, grocery stores, etc. |
| Water: | Drinking water is provided from one, centralized hand pump. |
| Restroom: | 1 Vault Toilet Building |
| Passes: | The America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes or the Golden Age and Golden Access Passports are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount on camping fees. Please remember to write your pass number on the fee envelope to receive credit for the discount. |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service. |
| Information Center: | The offloading or use of any UTVs, ATVs, or Golf Carts is not allowed in any campground on the Chattooga River Ranger District. It is prohibited to drive any UTVs,ATVs, or Gold Carts on Tallulah River Road. Please contact the Chattooga River Ranger District office at 706-754-6221 or sm.fs.crrd@usda.gov with any further questions. |
General Information
Directions:Physical Address: 4841 Tallulah River Rd., Clayton, GA
Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 miles; turn right (north) on Persimmon Road for 4.2 miles; turn left (northwest) on Forest Service Road 70 for 4.6 miles to arrive at Sandy Bottoms Campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
This rustic area along the Tallulah River provides
- 13 camping sites
- Graveled driving loop thru recreation area
- Restroom facility
- Standard amenities (i.e. grill, picnic tables, lantern poles,etc).
- Potable drinking water at the hand pump on the hillside path
River and Stream Fishing
The Tallulah River is routinely stocked with Rainbow Trout. Please remember that the State of Georgia fishing licence and Trout Stamp are required for anyone over the age of 16.
Fishing regulations and information are available from the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division.
| Fish Species | Trout |
Day Hiking
Coleman River Trail (trail length 1.0 miles) located by bridge #1, 4 miles west of Sandy Bottoms Campground.
| Hours of Operation: | Open for the 2023 camping season |
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