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State Parks
 
Georgia State Park Amicalola Falls State Park - 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534 - Office Phone (706) 265-4703 at 8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours
- 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities - 829 acresBlue Bullet24 tent, RV and trailer campsitesBlue Bullet14 cottages - cottages #5 and #6 are pet friendlyBlue Bullet56 lodge roomsBlue Bulletconference centerBlue BulletrestaurantBlue Bullet20-room innBlue Bulletspectacular 729-foot Amicalola Falls Waterfall, which is the tallest cascading waterfall east on the MississippiBlue Bulletvisitor centerBlue Bulletinterpretive programsBlue Bullet4 picnic sheltersBlue Bulletgroup shelter - fee, ropes courseBlue Bullettrout fishing streamBlue Bullet12 miles of hiking trailsBlue Bulletentryway to Appalachian trailsBlue BulletVideo of park Video camera 
Located
15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on GA Hwy 52. Take Hwy 53 west to Hwy 183 north to Hwy 52 east.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Georgia State Park Black Rock Mountain State Park Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Mountain City, GA 30562 - Office Phone (706) 746-2141 at 8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours
- 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities - 1743 acresBlue BulletHighest mountain in Georgia State Park with an altitude up to 3640 feetBlue Bullet48 tent, RV and trailer sitesBlue Bulletpioneer campgroundBlue Bullet12 walk-in sitesBlue Bullet4 backcountry campsitesBlue Bullet10 cottages - cottages #5 and #10 are dog friendlyBlue Bullet2 picnic sheltersBlue Bullet17-acre lake which has bass, bream, catfish, perch and trout fishBlue Bulletvisitor centerBlue Bullet11 miles of hiking trailsBlue Bulletnumerous scenic overlooks with streams, waterfalls and lush forests
Located on Black Rock Mountain Parkway, 3 miles north of Clayton off U.S. Hwy 441.  Look for brown directional signs in Mountain City.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Georgia State Park Bobby Brown State Park - 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Rd., Elberton, GA 30635 - Office Phone (706) 213-2046
Amenities - 665 acresBlue Bullet61 tent, RV and trailer campsitesBlue Bullet1 pioneer campgroundBlue Bullet5 YurtsBlue Bullet1 group shelter that seats 80Blue Bullet1 cottageBlue Bullet2 picnic sheltersBlue BulletfishingBlue Bulletboat rampBlue Bulletboat dockBlue Bulletprivate boats allowed, water-skiing, 70,000-acre Clarks Hill LakeBlue Bulletseasonal canoe and fishing boat rentalsBlue Bulletseasonal swimming pool and concessionsBlue Bullet1.9-mile hiking trailBlue Bulletcompass course.
Located 21 miles southeast of Elberton off GA Hwy 72.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Georgia State Park Fort Yargo State Park - 210 S Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680 - Office Phone (770) 867-3489 or  (770) 867-6123  at 8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities - 1814 acresBlue BulletPark surrounds 260-acre Marbury Creek Reservoir LakeBlue Bullet40 tent, RV and trailer campsitesBlue Bulletpioneer campgroundBlue Bullet7 walk-in campsitesBlue Bulletgroup campsite that sleeps 250 peopleBlue Bullet3 cottages - #3 is dog friendlyBlue Bullet5 picnic sheltersBlue Bullet2 group shelters that seat 80 and 100 peopleBlue Bullet2 boat rampsBlue BulletfishingBlue Bulletminiature golfBlue Bulletseasonal canoe, pedal and fishing boat rentalsBlue Bullet260-acre lake with beachBlue Bullet2 tennis courtsBlue Bullethandicap accessBlue Bullet15 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails.
Located 1 mile south of Winder on GA Hwy 81
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Georgia State Park Hart State Park - 330 Hart State Park Road, Hartwell, GA 30643
Office Phone (706) 376-8756 at 8 am - 5 pm - Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities - 147 acresBlue Bullet78 tent, RV and trailer campsitesBlue Bullet16 walk-in campsitesBlue Bullet5 cottages on scenic lake shore- #1 is dog friendlyBlue Bulletpicnic sitesBlue Bullet3 picnic sheltersBlue BulletCricket TheaterBlue BulletlakeBlue Bullet1 boat rampBlue Bulletseasonal canoe, pontoon and Jon boat rentalsBlue Bulletfishing - largemouth bass, hybrid bass, striper, black crappie, bream, rainbow trout and wall-eyed pike fishBlue Bullet1.5 miles of bicycle and hiking trails.
Location -  From Hartwell, drive north on U.S. Hwy 29, turn left on Ridge Rd and proceed 2 miles to the park.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Georgia State Park Moccasin Creek State Park - 3655 GA Hwy 197, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Office Phone (706) 947-3194
 at 8 am - 5 pm - Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities - 32 acresBlue BulletIn Blue Ridge Mountains areaBlue Bullet55 tent, RV and trailer campsitesBlue Bulletpicnic shelterBlue BulletplaygroundBlue Bullet2800-acre Lake BurtonBlue Bulletboat dock and rampBlue Bulletwheelchair accessible fishing pierBlue Bulletseasonal canoe and Jon boat rentalBlue Bullettrout rearing stationBlue Bulletlake fishing for bass, crappie and breamBlue Bulletstream fishing for troutBlue Bullet1-mile non-game interpretive trail with wildlife observation towerBlue Bullet2 miles of Hemlock Falls hiking trailsBlue Bulletwaterfall in trail
Located 20 miles north of Clarkesville on GA Hwy 197 or 15 miles west of Clayton via GA Hwy 76 and GA Hwy 197
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Georgia State Park Richard B. Russell State Park - 2650 Russell State Park Rd., Elberton, GA 30635  - Office Phone (706) 213-2045
Amenities - 2508 acresBlue Bullet28 tent, RV and trailer campsitesBlue Bulletcable TV hookups
Blue Bullet17 cottages - cottages #1 and #2 are dog friendlyBlue Bullet3 picnic sheltersBlue Bullet1 group shelter that seats 175 peopleBlue Bulletdisc golfBlue BulletArrowhead Point Golf CourseBlue Bulletpro shop and Junior/Senior citizen golf discountBlue Bullet26,500-acre Richard B. Russell LakeBlue Bulletcanoe and pedal boat rentalBlue Bulletrowing areaBlue Bulletfishing rampsBlue Bulletboat rampsBlue Bulletwater-skiingBlue Bulletswimming beachBlue BulletvolleyballBlue Bulletall facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibilityBlue Bullet6 miles of bicycle and hiking trailsBlue BulletA nature trail follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area. Trail loops through the adjoining woods and returns to the beach area.

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Georgia State Park Smithgall Woods State Park - 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 
Office Phone (706) 878-3087
Park Hours
- 7 am - 6 pm
Amenities -  5664 acresBlue BulletNorth Georgia's popular trout stream, Duke's Creek, flows through this mountain propertyBlue Bulletpioneer campgroundBlue Bulletlodge, 4 picnic sheltersBlue Bulletvisitor centerBlue Bulletwildlife viewing standsBlue Bulletfood plotBlue Bulletbird watchingBlue BulletTrout fishing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only (daily for lodge guest). All visitors must register at the visitor centerBlue BullethuntingBlue Bulletenvironmental education activitiesBlue Bulletguided toursBlue Bullet22-mile bicycle and hiking trail that is closed for scheduled hunts - please call to reserve firstBlue Bulletwireless Internet availableBlue Bulletvan tours
Located on GA Hwy 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy/GA Hwy 348
Georgia State Park Tallulah Gorge State Park - U.S. Hwy. 441, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 
Office Phone (706) 754-7970
 at 8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities - 2689 acresBlue BulletOne of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is 2 miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep.Blue Bullet50 tent, RV and trailer campsites - operated by Georgia PowerBlue Bulletprimitive campgroundBlue Bulletbackcountry Adirondack shelterBlue Bullet2 picnic sheltersBlue BulletJane Hurt Yarn Interpretive CenterBlue Bulletgorge overlooksBlue Bulletsuspension bridgeBlue Bullettennis courtsBlue Bullet63-acre lake with beach - seasonalBlue BulletswimmingBlue BulletfishingBlue Bullet20 miles of nature hiking and mountain bicycle trailsBlue BulletBicycling – 1.7-mile paved “Rails to Trails” path
Note: Pets are not allowed on gorge floor or trails accessing the gorge. *Permits are required to access the gorge floor and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center. Number of permits is limited, so please call first.
Located on U.S. Hwy 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, GA
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Georgia State Park Tugaloo State Park - 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., Lavonia, GA 30553
Office Phone (706) 356-4362
at 8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities - 393 acresBlue Bullet108 tentBlue BulletRV and trailer campsitesBlue Bulletcable TV hookupsBlue Bulletpioneer campgroundBlue Bullet5 primitive campsitesBlue Bullet20 cottages - cottages #18 and #19 are dog friendlyBlue Bullet7 picnic sheltersBlue Bullet1 group shelter that seats 80 peopleBlue Bullettennis courtsBlue Bulletminiature golfBlue BulletvolleyballBlue BullethorseshoesBlue Bulletseasonal canoe rentalsBlue Bullet2 boat rampsBlue Bulletfishing lake with largemouth bassBlue Bulletswimming beachBlue Bulletbath houseBlue Bulletscenic views of Lake HartwellBlue Bullet4 miles of hiking trails. The Crow Tree and Muscadine trails wind through oak, walnut, mulberry and cherry trees.
Note: Park closed on 12/8 - 12/9/2007 and 1/8 - 1/9/2008 for managed archery deer hunts.
Location - Take I-85 to Exit 173 north of Georgia 17.  Follow park signs to Gerrard Road and turn right.  Go 1.5 miles to GA Hwy 328 and turn left.  Proceed 3.3 miles to park.  Entrance on right.
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Georgia State Park Unicoi State Park GA Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545
Office Phone (706) 878-3982 
at 8 am - 4:30 pm
Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities - 1050 acresBlue BulletOffers excellent programs that focus on local natural, cultural, historical and cultural resourcesBlue Bullet82 tent, RV and trailer campsites
Blue Bullet34 walk-in campsites Blue Bulletsquirrel's nest camping sheltersBlue Bullet100 lodging rooms
Blue Bulletwireless Internet availableBlue Bullet30 cottages - Cottage #A1 (barrell), Cottage #C1 and Smithcreek Cottage #1 are dog friendlyBlue Bullet7 picnic sheltersBlue Bullet4 tennis courts
Blue Bulletbird watchingBlue Bullet53-acre lakeBlue Bulletseasonal canoe and pedal boat rentalsBlue Bulletswimming beachBlue Bulletaccessible fishing dockBlue Bulletbeach house that seats 100 peopleBlue Bullet8-mile mountain bike trailBlue Bullet12 miles of nature hiking trails.
Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via GA Hwy 356.
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Georgia State Park Victoria Bryant State Park 1105 Bryant Park Rd., Royston, GA 30662  Phone (706) 245-6270 at 8 am - Noon and 1-5 pm
Park Hours - 7 am - Dark
Amenities - 502 acresBlue Bullet25 tent, RV and trailer campsitesBlue Bullet8 platform tent campsitesBlue Bullet2 pioneer campgroundsBlue Bullet5 picnic sheltersBlue BulletHighland Walk Golf Course and Pro Shop with Junior/Senior discountsBlue Bullet3 playgroundsBlue Bulletfishing pond open to campers and disabled visitors onlyBlue Bulletswimming poolBlue Bullet8 miles of bicycle and nature hiking trails.
Located 2 miles north of Franklin Springs on GA Hwy 327.
From Atlanta, take I-85 Exit 160 and follow signs.

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Georgia State Park Vogel State Park - 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
Office Phone (706) 745-2628
  at 8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities -
233 acresBlue BulletLocated on the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National ForestBlue Bullet103 tent, RV and trailer campsitesBlue Bullet18 walk-in campsites Blue Bulletpioneer and primitive backpacking campsitesBlue Bullet35 cottages - cottages #5, #6 and #30 are dog friendlyBlue Bullet4 picnic sheltersBlue Bullet1 group shelter that seats 75 peopleBlue BulletCCC MuseumBlue Bulletgeneral storeBlue Bulletminiature golfBlue Bullet20-acre lakeBlue Bulletseasonal pedal boat rentalBlue Bulletswimming beachBlue Bullet17 miles of backpacking and hiking trailsBlue Bullet4-mile Bear Gap Hair TrailBlue BulletEasy 1-mile loop trailBlue Bullet13-mile Coosa Backcountry TrailBlue BulletAppalachian Trail nearby
Located 11 miles south of Blairesville via U.S. Hwy 19-129.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Georgia State Park Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Rd., Comer, GA 30629
Office Phone
(706) 783-5349   at 8 am - 5 pm
Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities - 1018 acresBlue Bullet32 tent, RV and trailer campsitesBlue Bulletpioneer campgroundBlue Bullet3 picnic sheltersBlue Bullet1 group shelter that seats 100 peopleBlue BulletLog Cabin Bunkhouse that sleeps 8 peopleBlue Bulletfishing lake for catfish, bass and breamBlue Bullet5-acre mill pondBlue Bulletseasonal canoe and pedal boat rentalsBlue Bullet12 miles horseback riding trailsBlue Bulletcamping areas and stalls, (no horse rentals), 5-mile bicycle trailsBlue Bullet7 miles of hiking trailsBlue BulletWatson Mill Covered Bridge
Located 3 miles south of Comer off GA Hwy 22.
Historic Sites
Georgia Historic Site Bullet Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site - #1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533 - Office Phone (706) 864-2257
Hours -
Mon-Sat at 9 am - 5 pm and Sun at 10 am - 5 pm
Twenty years before the famed 1849 gold rush in California, thousands of prospectors flocked into the Cherokee Nation in north Georgia, marking the true beginning of our country's first gold rush.  Their dramatic story is told inside the historic 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse.  It is the oldest courthouse in Georgia. Dahlonega prospered with its mining activity, and a U.S. Branch Mint opened in 1838.  The museum's exhibits include a set of these coins, a nugget weighing more than five ounces, a large hydraulic cannon and nozzle used to blast soil from mountainsides, and a film and gift shop.
 
Visitors can explore the courthouse features, including beautiful wooden chapel seats from 1889, and the judge's chambers. The town of Dahlonega is a popular destination for gold panning, shopping and sightseeing.

Admission: $2.50 - $4.  Group rates available with advance notice. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Located on the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA Hwy 400.
Georgia Historic Site Bullet Traveler's Rest Historic Site - 8162 Riverdale Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577
Office Phone (706) 886-2256
Hours -
Fri-Sat at 9 am - 5 pm and Sun from 2-5 pm
Traveler's Rest is a stagecoach inn and plantation home. It was built around 1815 by James R. Wylie. He sold the inn to Devereaux Jarrett in the 1830s who doubled the plantation size. Georgia purchased the plantation in the 1950s and opened it to the public as a historic site.  Visitors can enjoy a tour of the house, and see many of its original artifacts and furnishings.
Admission: $2.50 - $4. Group rates available with advance notice. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Located six miles east of Toccoa via U.S. Hwy 123
For more information, visit the NE Georgia Mountains Visitor Centers

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