About Upper Chattahoochee River Campground
The drive up through the winding misty roads of North Georgia leading to this 19-site, developed campground is almost as breath-taking as the site itself. Although the drive leaves one feeling as if civilization has been left far, far behind, the ever popular and beloved alpine village of Helen, Georgia is less than a half hour away. Camping here, visitors can enjoy the pleasure of Georgia’s number one vacation spot with shopping, dining, and entertainment in the city of Helen and recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, and fishing in the campground. Visitors should keep an eye out for the interpretive information available on the Chattahoochee River Watershed and how the river affects water usage for Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, posted upon entering the campground area. **Upper Chattahoochee Campground will be closed for the next two weeks March 26th, 2025.**
- Fees: Camping: $12/site/night
- Season: 03/15/2025 – 10/31/2025
- Managed by: USFS - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Where: 6 mi northwest of Helen, GA · 34.787, -83.78291
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Trough Falls | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Appalachian Trail | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 76.9 mi |
| Jacks Knob | Hiking | 2.6 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Andrews Cove | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
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), 21 mi.
Dump station: 17.7 mi
Water fill-up: 2.4 mi
Propane: 12.2 mi