Tocoaa River

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
River Access River Access

Available sites

4 total sites

About Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground

This small campground is located along the banks of the Toccoa River just south of Blue Ridge, GA. This recreation area is the take-out for the 13.8 mi Toccoa River Canoe Trail. The recreation area offers camping, fishing and a canoe take-out.  Same day Reservations are accepted. Quiet hours 10pm to 6 am. Sandy Bottoms provides a rustic experience for the outdoor enthusiast to camp, swim, fish or just to sit back and enjoy the scenery.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
River Access River Access
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

4 Sites Available

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Price
⛺ 01, Loop: Sandy Bottoms Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 02, Loop: Sandy Bottoms Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 03, Loop: Sandy Bottoms Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 04, Loop: Sandy Bottoms Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (17)

What Guests Are Saying

Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground is praised for its beautiful and well-maintained location, offering spacious campsites and good fishing opportunities. While access by car is limited and parking can be tight, many visitors enjoyed their stay and plan to return. Some minor issues included noise from nearby recreation areas and a burn ban affecting campfire cooking.

Review Summary

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17 reviews
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Kyle Fabiano

Kyle Fabiano

May 4, 2022

5

This place is awesome! Beautiful scenery with easy access to the river. Plenty of parking and there's also bathrooms available. Located only 30 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge, GA.

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John Garrod

John Garrod

May 28, 2023

5

Beautiful area! The roads in/out are great, but make sure you plan your way in AND out because reception is spotty. There is a restroom, easy access to the water, and it is beautiful and cold.

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Jonathan L

July 23, 2023

5

We had a great trip. We brought kayaks and canoes and enjoyed the convenience of camping right on the Taccoa River. We made two separate floats and both turned out great. No cell service while at the campground, which was honestly nice to help relax. We all had a great time and will return again soon.

Jonathan L

July 23, 2023

5

We had a great trip. We brought kayaks and canoes and enjoyed the convenience of camping right on the Taccoa River. We made two separate floats and both turned out great. No cell service while at the campground, which was honestly nice to help relax. We all had a great time and will return again soon.

JP Legutko

JP Legutko

August 2, 2023

5

This place is a great area loved playing in the river. Nice parking, camping area 20 bucks a night, but the drive in and out narrow curved roads 15 mph.

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Jackson W

November 25, 2024

5

Great campsite with plenty of space for four tents (two backpacking tents and two 4 person tents) between the two tent pads. Location was beautiful, looking directly across to the Toccoa River. The vault toilet facility was well maintained and clean. The only nitpicks to this campsite is that it doesn't have direct parking access and you need to park your vehicle down by the boat entry once you have unloaded everything. Additionally it is very popular for fisherman so there were lots of boats and trucks nearby in the AM. Though all of the fisherman were politely enjoying the beautiful location so not even a real issue. I definitely plan on returning in the future.

Jackson W

November 25, 2024

5

Great campsite with plenty of space for four tents (two backpacking tents and two 4 person tents) between the two tent pads. Location was beautiful, looking directly across to the Toccoa River. The vault toilet facility was well maintained and clean. The only nitpicks to this campsite is that it doesn't have direct parking access and you need to park your vehicle down by the boat entry once you have unloaded everything. Additionally it is very popular for fisherman so there were lots of boats and trucks nearby in the AM. Though all of the fisherman were politely enjoying the beautiful location so not even a real issue. I definitely plan on returning in the future.

Richard Coradi

Richard Coradi

March 15, 2025

5

This is a nice spot to fish for trout. Decent runs with a few small pools. The bathroom is a pit toilet, that’s all you need to know about that!

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Alexander Therrien

Alexander Therrien

September 3, 2025

5

Nice put in on the topcoat, parking is 5 bucks, stopped to jump in and cool off

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Belinda Finocchiaro

Belinda Finocchiaro

November 3, 2025

5

Nice and quiet place. Great place to fish and canp

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Location & Directions for Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground

Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 United States

Elevation: 572 ft

Getting There

From Blue Ridge, GA go south on Aska Road 8.5 mi. Turn left, go across Shallowford Bridge and turn right on Shallowford Bridge Road. Go 1.3 mi to Old Dial Road. Turn right on Old Dial Road, go 0.6 mi to recreation area.

Nearest town

Blue Ridge, GA - 18 mi

About 29 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

2PM

General

  • This campground is self-service and visitors are invited to occupy campsites with a qualified reservation.
  • Note: cell phone service may not work in some areas due to tower location and terrain.
  • No generators, music or other loud noises during this time. Be respectful to other campground visitors.
  • Pack-it-In Pack-it-out. Although limited trash service is available at this recreation area, please take as much with you as you can.
  • Limit of two vehicles per campsite
  • Pets must be on a leash at all times.
  • Campfires are permitted in grills only. Do not leave fires unattended; they must be fully-extinguished and cold to the touch before check-out.
  • Discharging of firearms and fireworks is prohibited.
  • There is no drinking water, electrical hook-ups, or dump-station service at this site.
  • Be bear aware; keep all food in containers or locked inside a vehicle as much as possible. Remove all food from the area after eating and during nighttime hours.
  • Overnight visitors are not required to pay day-use fees and are permitted to use the associated facilities.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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