Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Blairsville, GA, GA
Price: From $8 per night
Price range: $8–$16 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
This small campground is located along the banks of the Toccoa River just south of Blue Ridge, GA. This recreation area is the take-out for the 13.8 mile Toccoa River Canoe Trail. The recreation area offers camping, fishing and a canoe take-out.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Small, rustic riverside campground on the Toccoa River with a 4.8/5 rating from 70 reviews. Campers praise the beautiful scenery, easy river access, and proximity to the Blue Ridge area.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Evening Bat, Eastern Red Bat, Wild Turkey, Corn Snake, and Common Box Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 6 sites Day-use parking is $5 if you're just stopping for water access Plan your route in and out ahead of time; cell reception is spotty in the area This is the take-out point for the 13.8-mile Toccoa River Canoe Trail
Skip Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground if: You need electrical hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer camping outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You dislike crowds — only 6 sites available at a highly-rated location.
Best time to visit Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) (Lakemont, GA), Morganton Point (MORGANTON, GA), Deep Hole Recreation Area (Blue Ridge, GA), Frank Gross Campground (Blue Ridge, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground
Cell signal at Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground (Blairsville, 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.
This small campground is located along the banks of the Toccoa River just south of Blue Ridge, GA. This recreation area is the take-out for the 13.8 mile Toccoa River Canoe Trail. The recreation area offers camping, fishing and a canoe take-out.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 6 sites
Day-use parking is $5 if you're just stopping for water access
Plan your route in and out ahead of time; cell reception is spotty in the area
This is the take-out point for the 13.8-mile Toccoa River Canoe Trail
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Blue Ridge, GA go south on Aska Road 8.5 miles. Turn left, go across Shallowford Bridge and turn right on Shallowford Bridge Road. Go 1.3 miles to Old Dial Road. Turn right on Old Dial Road, go 0.6 miles to recreation area.
Campground entrance
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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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