Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga)
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lakemont, GA, GA
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
All campsites are available by reservation only, reservations may be made at recreation.gov 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 sites developed campground is sure to heighten the innate beauty of the season. Graced with various species of hardwoods and resting on the shore of Tallulah River, Sandy Bottoms provides a rustic experience for the outdoor enthusiast to camp, swim, fish, or j
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Sandy Bottoms offers rustic camping on the shore of the Tallulah River with cooler mountain temperatures and good fishing opportunities. Campers praise the beautiful, pristine scenery and relaxing riverside location.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Common Box Turtle, Corn Snake, and various bat species present in the area.
Insider tips for Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga): Book early through recreation.gov — this is a popular federal campground with limited 13 sites Check YouTube channel 'outdoormary' for full campground tour to identify best individual sites This is primitive camping suitable for self-contained RVs only — no hookups available
Skip Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites. You cannot handle rain and bugs — both are common at this location. You prefer peak season comfort — seasonal operations (May-October only).
Best time to visit Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga): May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Fall — North Georgia displays prominent fall colors during this period.
Nearby campgrounds: Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground (Blairsville, GA), Morganton Point (MORGANTON, GA), Deep Hole Recreation Area (Blue Ridge, GA), Frank Gross Campground (Blue Ridge, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga)
Cell signal at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) (Lakemont, GA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
All campsites are available by reservation only, reservations may be made at recreation.gov 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 sites developed campground is sure to heighten the innate beauty of the season. Graced with various species of hardwoods and resting on the shore of Tallulah River, Sandy Bottoms provides a rustic experience for the outdoor enthusiast to camp, swim, fish, or just enjoy the scenery. There is a new vault toilet and trash bins located at the center of the campground.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early through recreation.gov
this is a popular federal campground with limited 13 sites
Check YouTube channel 'outdoormary' for full campground tour to identify best individual sites
This is primitive camping suitable for self-contained RVs only
no hookups available
Official operating season for the campground
North Georgia displays prominent fall colors during this period
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton, Georgia for 8 miles; turn right (north) on Persimmon Road for 4.2 miles; turn left (northwest) on Tallulah River Road (Forest Service Road 70) for 4.6 miles to arrive at Sandy Bottoms Campground.
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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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