Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Max Vehicle Length
- 35
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 2
- Driveway Surface
- Gravel
- Driveway Entry
- Back-in
CampsiteSTANDARD NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable
Site 9 — Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) · Georgia · Loop Sandy Bottoms
Campsite 9 at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) in Georgia. STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 8 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
34.78675, -84.23888
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Weather at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Overcast
83°/63°
💧 3%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:32 AM ↓ 7:19 PM
Sat
Rain Showers
82°/67°
💧 21%🌬 6mph
↑ 7:33 AM ↓ 7:18 PM
Sun
Rain Showers
71°/66°
💧 66%🌬 4mph
↑ 7:34 AM ↓ 7:16 PM
Mon
Drizzle
80°/63°
💧 15%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:34 AM ↓ 7:15 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
75°/57°
💧 1%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:35 AM ↓ 7:13 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
- Rain jacket / shell66% chance of precipitation in the forecast.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Shade
- Yes
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site 9 Compares
- One of 13 sites at Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) — 13 of them in the Sandy Bottoms loop.
- Fits vehicles up to 35 ft — longer than 85% of sites here.
Other sites in the Sandy Bottoms loop
Photos from Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
TentTrailerPICKUP CAMPERPOP UPVEHICLELARGE TENT OVER 9X12`SMALL TENTCARAVAN/CAMPER VANCAR
Booking Tips for Site 9
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 02:00 PM / 12:01 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps