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Quick facts

LocationMorganton, Georgia
Nightly rate (listed)From $15/night
Guest rating5.0 / 5 (10 reviews)
Maximum RV length50 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
RV sites12
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 50 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Waterfront Waterfront per the listing; not every site is on the water.
  • Public land Public campground: National Forest (USFS).
  • Primitive No hookups and vault toilets, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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Where Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) fits

Nearest alternatives
Skeenah Creek Campground and Mill (3.9 mi) · Morganton Point (6.1 mi) · Deep Hole Recreation Area (6.5 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga), not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundFrank Gross Campground7.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 3 · Standard Nonelectric: $8/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupPersimmon Creek RV Park18.0 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates30/50 AMP Back-In RV Sites with Sewer: from $60/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeCooper Creek Campground (Ga)9.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite Site 4 · Standard Nonelectric: $8/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Next closestSkeenah Creek Campground and Mill3.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Frank Gross Campground

7.8 mi from Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) (straight-line) 4.0 · 27 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $8/night
$16 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)

9.5 mi from Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) (straight-line) 4.0 · 168 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $8/night
$15 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Persimmon Creek RV Park

18 mi from Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) (straight-line) 4.8 · 21 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga)

Private campground · Clayton

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night · from $15/night

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 10 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
9975 Hwy 441 So
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About this campground

Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) is a Recreation.gov campground in Clayton. It lists 12 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 50 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • WaterfrontListed amenity on Recreation.gov
  • Rigs up to 50 ftLongest RV site on the Recreation.gov site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov

Good for

Big rigs (up to 50 ft)Tent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 50 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water Hand Pump
  • Lantern Posts
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
All amenities

Amenities

Accessible Vault ToiletsCampfire RingsDrinking Water Hand PumpLantern PostsParking AreaPets AllowedPicnic TablesRiver AccessTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWaterfront Sites

Nearby activities

BackpackingSwimmingWater AccessCampingFishingHikingScenic DriveWilderness

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

6 open of 12 sites
Site 5 · Standard Nonelectric
Sandy Bottoms loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Available for both nights

Opens site 5 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Estimated stay total $30 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 3 · Standard Nonelectric
Sandy Bottoms loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Available for both nights

Opens site 3 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Estimated stay total $30 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 11 · Standard Nonelectric
Sandy Bottoms loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Available for both nights

Opens site 11 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Estimated stay total $30 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 8 · Standard Nonelectric
Sandy Bottoms loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Available for both nights

Opens site 8 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Estimated stay total $30 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 9 · Standard Nonelectric
Sandy Bottoms loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Available for both nights

Opens site 9 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Estimated stay total $30 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 13 · Standard Nonelectric
Sandy Bottoms loopUp to 5 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Available for both nights

Opens site 13 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Estimated stay total $30 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 7 · Standard Nonelectric
Sandy Bottoms loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night
Site 6 · Standard Nonelectric
Sandy Bottoms loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night

Book with Recreation.gov

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Recreation.govMain booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 25
Lowest open: Site 3 · Standard Nonelectric
Available for your dates · 6 sites
$15/night
Book with Recreation.gov ↗
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View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov

Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov.

SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
3
standard nonelectric
✓✓$15
5
standard nonelectric
✓✓$15
8
standard nonelectric
✓✓$15
9
standard nonelectric
✓✓$15
11
standard nonelectric
✓✓$15
13
standard nonelectric
✓✓$15
1
standard nonelectric
RR$15
2
standard nonelectric
R✓$15
4
standard nonelectric
R✓$15
6
standard nonelectric

What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (10 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“I have been camping at Sandy Bottom campground for the past few years and always look forward to going back. I'm never disappointed, and the drive following the river to the campground is amazing!! Highly recommended. ”

Mark A 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

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: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

9975 Hwy 441 So
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Policies

Check-in
02:00 PM
Check-out
12:01 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

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. 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.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 is available by hand pump during the entire season the campground is open.Natural Features: Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area 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 its winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.For facility specific information, please call (706) 754-6221.Visitors to the campground can enjoy scenic drives when going to visit nearby Rabun Bald the second-highest peak in Georgia at 4696 ft above sea level. Continue your exploring and you can find many waterfalls to see and trails to hike. One of the longest trails in the area is the National Recreational Bartram Trail. If some water activities are on your mind the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River has fishing, whitewater rafting, canoe, and kayak possibilities with outfitter and guide services available if you enjoy your time on the river. Tallulah Gorge State Park and historic Lakemont are also a close drive. Lake Rabun and Lake Burton are great places to put a boat in the water and enjoy those memories you are ready to make. Within an hour's drive, you can spend some time visiting the city of Helen a beautiful alpine village in White County if you find yourself there be sure and stop by Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, or Ravens Cliff Wilderness for more hiking fun. While in the neighborhood a short drive around will find you at Brasstown Bald the highest peak in Georgia rising to 4784 ft above sea level.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (12 of 12 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
9975 Hwy 441 So (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 50 ft.
  • Rated 5.0★ across 10 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga): questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga)?
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (12 of 12 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga) have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga)?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga)?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
Available for your dates · 6 sitesSites from $15/night

Estimated stay total from $30 for 2 nights on Recreation.gov · before taxes & fees

View campground on Recreation.gov ↗

Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov.

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RVs near this campground

Picks are 50 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)), about 80 mi straight-line from Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga). RV rentals in Atlanta

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Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 20 mi
✓
R
$15
7
standard nonelectric
RR$15
10
standard nonelectric
RR$15

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Recreation.gov — Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, Ga). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (12 of 12 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 12 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 13 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (6 reports)
Water
Listing Water at 13 sites
Shade
Listing 12 of 12 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $15/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 9975 Hwy 441 So (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground
to see if it's open
from $500/nightvia Outdoorsy