State Parks & Historic Sites
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites offer a diverse range of hiking trails suitable for all skill levels. The parks boast breathtaking scenic overlooks, an abundance of wildlife, and stunning waterfalls, along with opportunities to explore historic sites. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a beginner, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites have something to offer everyone.
| Northeast of Dawsonville, Georgia, on the cusp of the North Georgia Mountains, sits Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge. A nature lover�s wonderland, it�s only 8 miles from the Appalachian Trail and within the Chattahoochee National Forest. The park is named after its most treasured feature, Amicalola Falls � a magnificent 729-foot waterfall that�s the third-highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. In the thick of the spectacular terrain, stands Amicalola Falls Lodge � a beacon of comfort, rejuvenation, and true Georgia adventure. |
| Location: |
418 Amicalola Falls Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 |
| Phone: |
706-344-1500 |
| One of Georgia�s oldest and most beloved state parks, Vogel is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Driving from the south, visitors pass through Neel Gap, a beautiful mountain pass near Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow and gold leaves. Hikers can choose from a variety of trails, including the popular 4-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, an easy lake loop that leads to Trahlyta Falls, and the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail. |
| Location: |
405 Vogel State Park Road Blairsville, GA 30512 |
| Phone: |
706-745-2628 |
| A scenic drive on Highway 52 near the Cohutta Wilderness leads visitors to this mountain getaway. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia, winding through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, crossing streams and circling a pretty lake. Hikers can also explore a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and an ancient rock wall which stand on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious 855-foot-long wall is thought to have been built by early Indians as fortification against more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies. |
| Location: |
181 Fort Mountain Park Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 |
| Phone: |
706-422-1932 |
| This 1870�s home is one of the oldest in Ellijay. It is home to the Gilmer Co. Historical Society. We have a Civil War Room & Library. Come visit us and take a step back in time. |
| Location: |
138 Spring Street P. O. Box 221 Ellijay, GA 30540 |
| Phone: |
706-276-1861 |
