Georgia's premier trout stream, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular 5664-acre mountain property. It is a favorite for catch-and-release fishing.
Park Amenities - Five miles of trails and 18 miles of roads allow hikers and bicyclists to explore hardwoods, streams and wildlife. Smithgall Woods is an elegant mountain retreat perfect for family, friends and group getaways and retreats.
North Georgia's popular trout stream, Duke's Creek, flows through this mountain property pioneer campground lodge, 4 picnic shelters visitor center wildlife viewing stands food plot bird watching Trout fishing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only (daily for lodge guest). All visitors must register at the visitor center hunting environmental education activities guided tours 22-mile bicycle and hiking trail - call to reserve first wireless Internet available van tours.
Overnight Lodging
5 Cottages, 3 Picnic Shelters, 2 Pioneer Camps - call 706-878-3087 to make reservations.
Hours and Fees
8 AM-6 PM / Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 AM-6 PM / Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Trout fishing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only (daily for lodge guests). Reservations required. All visitors must register at the Visitor Center. - $5 Parking Fee.
Contact, Address Driving Directions & Park Map
Phone - 706-878-3087 at 8 am - 5 pm Campsites and Shelters Reservations: 1-800-864-7275 Address: 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen Georgia 30545 - Located on GA Hwy 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen Georgia , just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy/GA Hwy 348
Reservations Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 3 days prior to the date of arrival in order to receive a refund. A cancellation/handling fee per reservation will be charged. Changes in arrival date made less than 3 days prior to the scheduled arrival will constitute a cancellation and forfeit of the deposit. 7-14 day Cottage Reservation Guidelines: All cancellations received 30 days in advance will receive deposit refund minus the $10 cancellation fee per facility.
If a customer requests to cancel less then 30 days in advance but before 72 hours of arrival, the customer may request refund in witting to the site. If cottage is rebooked for the time period originally reserved, site will have Customer Service issue a full refund to the customer minus $10 cancellation fee. If reservation is cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date no refund of the one night deposit will be given. Deposits are required for all reservations. Credit card deposits are posted when the reservation is made.
Check-in - Check-in is between 1 pm and 10 pm and check-out is before 1 pm. Campers must register and present a reservation confirmation before setting up. If you do not arrive on the first night of your stay, you will be counted as a no-show, your reservation will be cancelled, and you will forfeit your deposit.
Reservation Changes (Changes in arrival dates, transfers, etc.)
You may make one change without a charge, provided a 3-day notice is given. Additional changes will incur a $10 per reservation handling fee.
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Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 3 days prior to the date of arrival in order to receive a refund. A cancellation/handling fee per reservation will be charged. Changes in arrival date made less than 3 days prior to the scheduled arrival will constitute a cancellation and forfeit of the deposit. 7-14 day Cottage Reservation Guidelines: All cancellations received 30 days in advance will receive deposit refund minus the $10 cancellation fee per facility. 