About 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. **Closed for the winter season**
- Fees: Camping $15/site/night and will be by reservation only starting in the spring of 2025.
- Season: 03/15 – 10/31
- Managed by: USFS - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Where: 1 mi south of Tate City, GA · 34.96089, -83.55774
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman River | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Appalachian Trail | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 76.9 mi |
| Beech Creek | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 6.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: UNG Observatory (University observatory), 38 mi.
Dump station: 14.7 mi
Water fill-up: 17.6 mi
Propane: 10.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Tate Branch Campground 0.5 mi
- Tallulah River Campground 2.5 mi
- Nichols Campground 2.9 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi SW of Tate City 4.4 mi
- Dispersed spot · 6 mi SW of Tate City 4.8 mi
- Campsite · 8 mi SE of Hiawassee 8.4 mi