| Set on the Appalachian National Scenic trail, the | | | | using detergents/soap in these rivers is not |
| Andrews Cove Campground nestles in among the | | | | permitted - a good reason to take that portable |
| Blue Ridge Mountains in an elevated position with | | | | camping shower with you! |
| magnificent views of Rocky Mountain. The site | | | | Andrews Cove Campground is a favorite for |
| has some amenities including 6 creek-bed pitches, | | | | southern hiking; the local area has so much to |
| each of which has a prepared base on which to | | | | offer campers, from a lazy day ambling along the |
| pitch a tent, a picnic table lantern stand and a | | | | many lowland nature trails to more adventurous |
| fire-pit/grill. The pitches are not that far apart so | | | | hikes up into the hills. The Andrews Cove and the |
| total privacy is not possible but as usual with | | | | Whitly Gap Trails are very popular amongst |
| campgrounds, there is a social atmosphere and | | | | visitors to the campground. The area is stunningly |
| sharing campfires with fellow outdoors-people is | | | | beautiful and heavily forested. For those looking |
| part of the experience. | | | | just to relax there is trout river fishing and even |
| There are toilet facilities at this site, but like many | | | | a nearby golf course! Note that those who do |
| other campground sites there is no camping | | | | want to fish in the rivers will need a fishing permit; |
| shower or other washing area. There is a creek | | | | these are cheap and easily obtainable from the |
| with available water nearby, so for those who | | | | Rangers Lodge. The nearest town is Helen, an |
| remember to take a portable camping shower | | | | attractive Alpine village setting only 5 miles down |
| with them, it's easy to get cleaned up. | | | | to the lowlands where great eateries, groceries |
| Accessibility is somewhat limited and although a | | | | and local entertainment are available. The town |
| 4WD is not necessary, there is insufficient | | | | also holds Oktoberfest for those camping during |
| clearance for an RV-type vehicle. | | | | the fall. |
| The site requires an honor-system $10 fee to be | | | | Daytime temperatures range from the upper 80's |
| paid into a secure box and is in a protected area | | | | in the height of summer, down to the 40's in the |
| patrolled by Chattahoochee Rangers who check | | | | winter. Whatever season, there is year round |
| on the campers, payments and maintain the area. | | | | interest for anyone who enjoys the outdoors; |
| They are generally very unobtrusive. The | | | | trout river fishing, southern hiking, boating and |
| surroundings have to be maintained in a pristine | | | | canoeing. The Andrews Cove Campground seems |
| way to ensure no environmental damage occurs | | | | to have everything for the outdoor enthusiast - |
| and campers are consequently expected to | | | | oh! Except a camping shower, you might want to |
| behave responsibly. This includes removal of trash | | | | stay and take one of these with you, especially if |
| and respect for the small streams and creeks | | | | you want to go out to Helen at night smelling like |
| whose clean water is crucial to the ecosystem - | | | | a human rather than a forest dweller! |
