Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) is a national forest campground in Georgia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.78675, -84.23888
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Accessible Swimming, Biking, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Tubing, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)
Overview 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-site 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. Recreation Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground is in a unique area. You can enjoy walking along the Tallulah River. Fishing is a popular sport in the Tallulah River. If a hike is what you desire, take a short drive along the Tallulah River Road through Tate City to the end of the road, which not only has some great views but at the end of the road is Beech Creek Trail and Buck Creek Trail both are found in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area. Looking for an easier hike, you can go the other direction on Tallulah River Road for approximately 5 miles to bridge #1 where you will find a small parking area for the Coleman River Trail a 1.1 in and out trail that runs along a portion of the Coleman River that flows with the Tallulah River. Facilities The campground offers 13 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a lantern post at each site. There is a new vault toilet and trash bins located at the center of the campground. Drinking water i
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North River Checking Station · 37 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Folger's Gas Co. · 7.3 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 58 designated routes (167 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Toccoa River -Sandy Bottoms Campground | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Glamp Blue Ridge | Private campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Padena Dispersed Area | National forest camping area | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Camp Morganton | Private campground | 5.3 mi | — | — |
| Hawk Mountain (Base) Campsite | Private campground | 5.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.