Georgia State Park

Unicoi State Park & Lodge offers plenty of reasons to go outside!

Explore our magnificent 1,029 acres of Georgia adventure activities and experience a few of our mountain marvels, like our beautiful 53-acre Unicoi Lake nestled between the mountaintops or the gorgeous trails to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. Unicoi State Park & Lodge is one of the most beloved Georgia State Parks, being convenient from Atlanta and centrally located to our most adored mountain towns, Helen, Dahlonega, Hiawassee and Sautee Nacoochee.

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Diverse Lodgings

Overnight accommodations at our Georgia mountain resort include 96 comfortable lodge rooms, 29 cozy rental cabins, 48 RV sites and 33 tent campsites. Four luxury Safari Tents allow for glamping, featuring beds, coffee makers, lamps, and other hotel-like amenities.

Activities

On-site activities include zip lining, fly fishing, archery and 3-D archery, hatchet throwing, paddle boarding, mountain biking, and more.

Trails

The trails at Unicoi are enjoyable year-round. Five hiking trails (foot traffic only) are located at Unicoi State Park & Lodge or nearby Anna Ruby Falls, ranging from a 1/3-mile nature trail to the six-mile roundtrip Unicoi/Helen Trail. Our bike-only Mountain Bike trails take you onto strenuous to moderate trail rides through fields, forests and woodland paths specifically designed for mountain bikes.

Meetings, Weddings, Events

The park is often used to host corporate events, family reunions and group retreats and is a popular destination wedding location.

Whether you want to relax in the natural confines of the wooded campground, explore the Helen, GA area or hike miles of mountain trails, Unicoi State Park & Lodge is ready for whatever Georgia activities you have in mind.

Park Hours & Access

Unicoi State Park & Lodge is accessible year-round from 7 am to 10 pm.

Visitor Center Hours
Visitor Center hours vary during peak seasons. Current hours are:
Thursdays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Closing hours subject to change when slow.
If Visitor Center is closed, you must go to the Main Lodge for check in.

Call 706-878-2201 for directions.

Pet Policy
We are a pet-friendly State Park as long as your pets are friendly and always kept on a short, sturdy leash. Please be courteous to other patrons and be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of our park and trails by cleaning up after your animals. Please contact Reservations for overnight accommodations that include your canine companion.

Vehicle Fees
All vehicles entering Unicoi State Park require a $5 GA State Park Pass.
Frequent park visitors can save money with a $50 Annual Park Pass available at The Lodge or the Visitor Center. Passes are good for one year from the purchase date.

Avoid the crowds and find more opportunities open for activities by scheduling a mid-week visit

Be Aware of Bears

Please be aware that American black bears have been spotted within the park and campgrounds. Black bears have been known to be territorial and food-aggressive if fed by people.

What you should do:

Never feed bears and DO NOT leave food unattended.
Store ALL FOOD AND SCENTED ITEMS in closed containers inside your vehicle or provided storage lockers.
Put garbage in bear-proof containers, if available.
If a bear approaches: Be loud, wave your arms, back away – DO NOT TURN AND RUN
Contact Park Staff or call 9-1-1 with emergencies.

Your safety and well-being are our top priorities at Unicoi State Park & Lodge. Wild bears will typically keep their distance from approaching humans. However, a bear’s natural behavior can change if fed human food or garbage. Fed bears can become aggressive and may have to be killed for public safety. For your protection, wildlife laws will be enforced.

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