Andrew’S Cove Campground
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lakemont, GA, GA
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$18 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (39 reviews)
Season: May through October
Andrews Cove Campground is conveniently located 15 minutes outside of Helen, GA and offers 10 picturesque campsites along Andrews Creek. Hike the Andrews Cove Trail or go fishing in the creek, all within walking distance of your campsite. Get away from the crowds in Helen and enjoy a peaceful camping trip in the north Georgia mountains!This location is unstaffed.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/andrews-cove-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Only 10 sites along Andrews Creek with the 1.9-mile Andrews Cove Trail accessible directly from campsites 6 & 7, offering hiking and fishing within walking distance while staying away from Helen's crowds.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Hellbenders present in creek waters; Pileated Woodpeckers, Ruffed Grouse, and white-tailed deer commonly observed in the area.
Insider tips for Andrew’S Cove Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 10 sites and high demand Start the Andrews Cove Trail from campsites 6 or 7 for direct access without leaving the campground Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; there are no hookups available
Skip Andrew’S Cove Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available at this campground. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 10 total sites available.
Best time to visit Andrew’S Cove Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Upper Chattahoochee River Campground (Lakemont, GA), Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area (SUCHES, GA), Desoto Falls Recreation Area (Blairsville, GA), Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area (Lakemont, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Andrew’S Cove Campground
Cell signal at Andrew’S Cove Campground (Lakemont, GA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Andrews Cove Campground is conveniently located 15 minutes outside of Helen, GA and offers 10 picturesque campsites along Andrews Creek. Hike the Andrews Cove Trail or go fishing in the creek, all within walking distance of your campsite. Get away from the crowds in Helen and enjoy a peaceful camping trip in the north Georgia mountains!This location is unstaffed.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 10 sites and high demand
Start the Andrews Cove Trail from campsites 6 or 7 for direct access without leaving the campground
Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; there are no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Helen, GA, drive north on HWY 75 for approximately 6 miles and turn right into the campground. The campground entrance is located on a sharp left-hand curve. From Hiawassee, drive south on HWY 75 for approximately 20 miles and turn left into the campground. The campground entrance is located on a sharp right-hand curve.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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