RV Camping Near Helen
Where to park the rig within a short drive of the village
The short answer
Helen suits RVers who want mountains by day and a town to wander at night. The roads in and out are winding in places, so stick to the main highways, GA-75, GA-17 and GA-356, and call ahead if your rig is long. There's no camping inside the city limits, so every option below is a short drive out.
Prices change, and the campgrounds listed here post their own. Call before you go.
Campgrounds at a glance
| Campground | Where | Hookups and sites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi State Park | 1788 Highway 356, Helen | Nearly 100 sites: tent, trailer and RV; 30/40-foot hookups, ADA and primitive sites | Leashed pets OK. Overnight guests pay the $10 ParkPass once per stay. After-hours check-in at a night kiosk. 706-878-2201 |
| Yonah Mountain Campground | 3678 Helen Hwy, Cleveland (about 15 minutes from Helen) | RV sites with 30 or 50 amp, full hookups, pull-through and back-in; tent sites with water and power | Year-round; seasonal pool; Wi-Fi; pet-friendly; tent sites from $35 a night as posted. 706-865-6546 |
| Cherokee Campground | 45 Bethel Rd, Sautee (mile marker 5 on SR 356) | Full-hookup sites with 30/50 amp, water, sewer and cable; tent sites with electric and water | Open year-round; posts $27 a day for RVs and $17 for tents (based on four campers); recreation hall. 706-878-2267 |
| Leisure Acres Campground | 3840 Westmoreland Rd, Cleveland | Full hookups with 30 and 50 amp; pull-through and back-in sites | Open year-round; says it is big-rig friendly; pool, fishing pond, laundry. 706-865-6466 |
| Jenny's Creek Family Campground | 4542 US-129 North, Cleveland | Full-hookup and water-electric RV sites; creekside tents; yurts | Playground, game room, laundry; pets welcome. 706-865-6955 |
| Creekwood Resort RV Park and Cabins | 5730 Highway 356, Sautee Nacoochee | RV sites on 18 acres, with satellite TV; four cabins | Adults only (21+); dog park; cell coverage is limited. 706-878-2164 |
| Top of Georgia Airstream Park | Near Helen (call for directions) | More than 100 full-hookup sites with Wi-Fi | Airstream owners only; first come, first served; 706-878-3590 |
Details come from each campground's own site or its helenga.org listing as of October 2026. Max rig length is stated only for some, so ask about yours.
Picking the right park
Hiking at the door
Unicoi State Park puts you next to the 2.5-mile Lake Trail, a beach and the trail toward Anna Ruby Falls.
Long stays
Cherokee Campground and Leisure Acres both post monthly rates on their sites, so check them if you'll be here more than a week.
Mixed groups
Jenny's Creek has RV sites, tent sites and yurts side by side, which helps when friends arrive in different rigs.
Quiet and adults only
Creekwood is adults-only and sits on 18 acres in the Nacoochee Valley. Ask about hookups for your rig.
Driving and provisioning tips
GA-348, the Richard Russell Scenic Highway, climbs through tight switchbacks, so skip it with a big rig. Cell coverage dips in the hollows, which Creekwood mentions itself, so download offline maps. Cleveland has an Ingles grocery about 15 minutes south, and Helen's downtown is better for dinner than for stocking a freezer.
Fall is the busy season, and Oktoberfest brings crowds. See our camping guide for tents and glamping, and our parking guide for where cars and RVs can go in town.
RV camping questions
Can I camp in my RV inside Helen?
No. Helen does not allow camping, including motor homes, inside the city limits. Use a campground outside town.
Which campgrounds near Helen are open in winter?
Yonah Mountain Campground, Cherokee Campground and Leisure Acres all say they operate year-round. Check each for winter water and pool access.
Is there a campground for Airstreams only?
Yes. Top of Georgia Airstream Park is for Airstream owners, first come, first served. Call 706-878-3590.
Do I need a ParkPass to camp at Unicoi?
Overnight guests pay the Georgia ParkPass daily fee, $10 per vehicle, once for the whole stay.
