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| Location | Helen, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $12/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (4 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 16 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 19 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Upper Chattahoochee River Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights27 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights17 sites open for every night · from $12/night
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Helen. It lists 19 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 16 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 9 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 19 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 8 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 18 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 4 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 1 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 14 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 16 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 12 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (4 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Beautiful campground. We hiked to both waterfalls; one on a well marked easy trail; the other on an undeveloped trail but leading to a beautiful waterfall.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 16 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
48 Forest Service Road 44
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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. 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. 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 bins to help reduce the bear-human negative interactions. Upper Chattahoochee River Campground is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with it's winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.You don't have to stroll far from your campsite to see the first of the nearby attractions with the Horsetrough Falls at the back end of the campground. Take a drive along the beautiful scenic Upper Chattahoochee River Road (FS 44 Road), and you can see many other waterfalls along the way while you are making your way to the many nearby attractions. Brasstown Bald is the highest peak in the State of Georgia at a height of 4784 feet above sea level is a 45-minute drive. Along the way you pass Unicoi Gap, one of the many areas of the National Scenic Appalachian Trail (A.T.) where hikers will cross Hwy 75 North coming out of Mark Trail Wilderness and heading into Tray Mountain Wilderness. Other attractions in the area include Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, Ravens Cliff Wilderness, and many things of wonder in the alpine village of Helen, Georgia. If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?Changes• Adding or removing nights to your stay.Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:• Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)Late cancellation penalties may also apply:For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. For cabins and group sites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in.In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through My Reservations. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates – on-site personnel may not be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees. For additional details, please visit here:
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
Picks are 16 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)), about 87 mi straight-line from Upper Chattahoochee River Campground. RV rentals in Atlanta
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Pick up in Marietta| ✓ |
| $12 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $12 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | C | C | $12 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | C | C | $12 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length |
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| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Upper Chattahoochee River Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
