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Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundChattahoochee NF / Blue RidgeGeorgia⭐ 4.4 (21)
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Aug 3–Aug 6
Availability checked 3h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) in Georgia has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 3–Aug 6. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Aug 3 – Aug 63 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, Sandy Bottoms #6–Sandy Bottoms #11 next to each othersites Sandy Bottoms #10, Sandy Bottoms #11, Sandy Bottoms #13, Sandy Bottoms #4, Sandy Bottoms #6, Sandy Bottoms #7, Sandy Bottoms #8, Sandy Bottoms #9
Aug 3 – Aug 52 nightsbook these dates →sites Sandy Bottoms #2
Aug 4 – Aug 73 nightsbook these dates →sites Sandy Bottoms #5
Aug 8 – Aug 113 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 3h agosites Sandy Bottoms #3
Aug 9 – Aug 123 nightsbook these dates →sites Sandy Bottoms #1
Aug 14 – Aug 173 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Sandy Bottoms #13
Aug 28 – Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Sandy Bottoms #8–Sandy Bottoms #10 next to each othersites Sandy Bottoms #10, Sandy Bottoms #8, Sandy Bottoms #9
Sep 11 – Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Sandy Bottoms #5 & Sandy Bottoms #6 next to each othersites Sandy Bottoms #11, Sandy Bottoms #5, Sandy Bottoms #6
📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Sandy Bottoms #10 — Sandy Bottoms #10
Site Sandy Bottoms #10 · Sandy Bottoms #10B. Grizzle
Campsite Sandy Bottoms #11 — Sandy Bottoms #11
Site Sandy Bottoms #11 · Sandy Bottoms #11B. Grizzle
Campsite Sandy Bottoms #4 — Sandy Bottoms #4
Site Sandy Bottoms #4 · Sandy Bottoms #4B Ramey
Campsite Sandy Bottoms #6 — Sandy Bottoms site #6
Site Sandy Bottoms #6 · Sandy Bottoms site #6B. Grizzle
Campsite Sandy Bottoms #7 — Sandy Bottoms #7
Site Sandy Bottoms #7 · Sandy Bottoms #7B. Grizzle
⚡ EV charging nearby

Level-2 charging nearby — no DC fast charger within 25 mi, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 ChargePoint15.9 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint16.7 midirections →
🔌 Charging station22.8 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about January 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground
📍 ~1930 mi from LA💵 $15/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming
Ratings
4.4★★★★☆21 ratings
5★13
4★4
3★4
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗
📶 Cell coverage camper-reported
Verizon0.2/4
AT&T0.0/4
Sprint0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) — FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)?

Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) in Georgia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)?

Campsite fees at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) run about $15/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) a good campground?

Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 21 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)?

Based on camper-reported coverage, Verizon has the strongest signal at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA). See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) located?

Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) is located in Chattahoochee NF / Blue Ridge, Georgia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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