Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground
Campground · Georgia · 6 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Chattahoochee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 6
- Bookable sites
- 20 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 5
- People per site
- 1,835 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
Same day Reservations are accepted. Quiet hours 10pm to 6 am. Sandy Bottoms provides a rustic experience for the outdoor enthusiast to camp, swim, fish or just to sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Recreation
The Chattahoochee National Forest offers a variety of recreational opportunities that are not far from Sandy Bottoms. If you enjoy hiking, The Benton MacKaye trail is crosses the river at Shallowford Bridge, just ten minutes away. This trail also crosses the Toccoa River on a 260 foot long suspension bridge, accessible from highway 60. Fishing in Rock Creek and Mill Creek for stocked and wild trout is popular. The Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery is also located on Rock Creek approximately twenty minutes away. The facility offers an informational visitor kiosk, outdoor raceway viewing, picnicking, and an Environmental Education Center. Popular hiking trails within a 30 minute drive - The Appalachian Trail, Benton Mackaye Trail, Aska Trails, and Cooper Creek Trails.
If Sandy Bottoms is booked, check out our other Forest Service Campgrounds that are less than thirty minutes drive away. Cooper Creek Campground, Deep Hope Recreation Area, and Frank Gross Campgrounds offer reservable camping, as well as fishing, hiking, kayaking, and picnicking. Hope to see you soon!
Facilities
There is one vault toilet that is reasonbly close to the group sites. No running water, no hookups, no electriticy, and no dumpstation available.
Natural Features
Toccoa River - Sandy Bottoms Campground is nestled on the banks of Toccoa River in the Aska Area of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Once you turn down Old Dial Road, the scenic drive to this campground offers surrounding views of the National Forest. The Toccoa River is visible for most of the drive, so it gives fisherman an opportunity to locate a good spot to fish as you travel to the campground. Experiencing all four seasons here in North Georgia makes camping a pleasant experience for everybody. During the months of October, North Georgia's trees put on a vibrant show. Summer's dark greens change to brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows which makes the camping atmosphere amazing. Thousands of visitors make the trip annually and we hope you will as well.
Nearby Attractions
Toccoa River - Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area is about twenty minutes south of Blue Ridge, Georgia on GA Highway 60. Just north of this campground is Aska Trails, offering 13 miles of hiking and mountain biking. If you turn down Rock Creek Road (FSR 69) you can find the Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery, Frank Gross Recreation Area, and access to the Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area. Drive just a drive down the highway is Woody Gap Recreation Area, Chestatee Overlook, or Dockery Lake Recreation Area. Nearby water falls to visit are are Helton Creek Falls, Dukes Creeks Falls, Long Creek Falls, Fall Branch Falls, and Raven Cliffs Falls. Just a short drive and located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, the Brasstown Bald Recreation Area & Visitor Center is a great place to visit. It is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level with a 360 degree view of four states.
Towns within a short drive to visit are Blairsville, Helen, and Dahlonega, GA.
The facts
- Season: Yearlong — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 6 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 20 ft
- Up to 5 people per site
- Loops: Sandy Bottoms
Site types
- 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
6 campsites at Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground
Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sandy Bottoms | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Walk In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Sandy Bottoms | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Sandy Bottoms | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Walk In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Sandy Bottoms | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Walk In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| Group Site 1 | Sandy Bottoms | Group Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| Group Site 2 | Sandy Bottoms | Group Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
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.
34.78675, -84.23888 · 34°47'12.3"N 84°14'20.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 6.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
$8.00 per night per site.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground?
- Yes, Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground have?
- 6 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground?
- 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground.
- Does Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping $20/site/night Day Use $5/vehicle/day Beginning October 2, 2024 - Toccoa River - Sandy Bottoms Day Use Area will no longer accept cash or check payments on site. Learn more here.
Restrictions:
- 14 day stay limit
- Maximum 2 vehicles per campsite
- Dogs must be leashed at all times
Camping near Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground
- Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Morganton Point 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deep Hole Recreation Area 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Frank Gross Campground 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cooper Creek Campground (GA) 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area 5 mi · Facility
- Lakewood Landing Boat Launch 6.7 mi · Activity pass
- Lakewood Landing Boat Launch 6.8 mi · Facility
- Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery 7.8 mi · Facility
- Mulky Campground 9.5 mi · Campground
- Blue Ridge Ranger District 15.1 mi · Facility
- Lake Winfield Scott Campground 15.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 706-745-6928
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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