State: Georgia
Address 1: 1788 Highway 356
City: Helen
Zip: 30545
Phone: 706-878-2201
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 82
Camp URL: http://www.gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=98&s=124118.0.1.5
Full Hook: Yes
About: Nestled in the north Georgia mountains just two miles from the Alpine village of Helen, Unicoi is one of Georgias most beloved state parks. Throughout the year, the park offers outstanding programs which focus on natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking and biking on scenic mountain trails, especially those leading to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. Craft lovers should not miss the lodge gift shop specializing in hand-made quilts and local pottery. Numerous picnic tables are located throughout the park.
Amenities:
1,050 Acres
53-Acre Lake (privately owned non-motorized boats are permitted)
82 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
33 Walk-in Campsites
Squirrels Nest Camping Shelters
30 Cottages — cottages A-1, C-4 and Smith Creek 1 are dog friendly
100-Room Lodge & Conference Center — wireless Internet
Meetings & Retreats
Beach House/Group Shelter (seats 100)
7 Picnic Shelters
Restaurant — Ga. Mtn. trout on buffet nightly
4 Tennis Courts (temporarily closed for repairs)
Swimming Beach
GeoCaching
Hiking 7.5 miles of trails
Mountain Biking 8 miles of trails
Birding
Fishing accessible docks
Lake Swimming
Ranger Programs
Teambuilding Programs
Directions: Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356.
