Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area serves as the take-out point for the 13. 8-mile Toccoa River Canoe Trail and offers primitive riverside camping with approximately 25 campsites directly along the Toccoa River.

The area features vault toilets, drinking water, and picnic tables, operating on a first-come, first-served basis with nightly fees of $8-$20, though there are no hookups, showers, or cell service.

Popular activities include fishing, tubing, kayaking, and swimming, with nearby access to the Benton MacKay Trail and other hiking opportunities within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.