Upper Chattahoochee River Campground
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground is a national forest campground in Georgia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.78694, -83.78287
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Wilderness
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 706-754-6221
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Upper Chattahoochee River Campground
Overview 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 an 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 many recreational activities. Recreation At the rear of the campground, visitors will find the short walking trail for the beautiful Horse Trough Falls. It is just a mile downstream from the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River. Recreational activities in this area include hiking, fishing, camping, and hunting. Right outside the campground, there is a Day-use picnic area for a nice break with the creek running just a few feet away. For those wanting to take the 7-mile drive along Upper Chattahoochee Road (FS 44 Road), you will find yourself outside of Helen, Georgia with many other recreational opportunities including rafting, kayaking, ziplining, and some great hiking trails. Facilities The campground offers 19 campsites, with picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts at each site. Portable potties are available for use while the process is completed to replace the current restroom structures. There are trash bins available for placing your camping trash. Please don't overflow the b
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North River Checking Station · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Folger's Gas Co. · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 62 designated routes (145 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Chattahoochee River Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Upper Chattahoochee River Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Jasus Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Blue Mountain Shelter | National forest camping area | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Low Gap Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Low Gap Campground | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.