Parks
Moccasin Creek State Park
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Supported by a local Friends chapter and sitting on the shores of lovely Lake Burton, Moccasin Creek prides itself on being “where spring spends the summer.” Despite its mountain location, the park is relatively flat, offering easy navigation for large RVs, children’s bicycles and wheelchairs.
Richard B. Russell State Park
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Located on a 26,650-acre lake, Richard B. Russell State Park offers some of the state’s finest fishing and boating. The park’s campground and fully equipped cottages are located on or near the water’s edge for a relaxing getaway.
Smithgall Woods State Park
Helen, 30545
Supported by a local Friends chapter, Smithgall Woods is an angler’s paradise. One of north Georgia’s premier trout streams, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mountain property and is a favorite for catch-and-release fishing.
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Tallulah Falls, 30573
Supported by a local Friends chapter, Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 per day, not available during water releases).
Travelers Rest Historic Site
Toccoa, 30577
Supported by a local Friends chapter, Travelers Rest allows visitors to step back to the early 19th century. This stagecoach inn and plantation home was built around 1815 by James R. Wyly.
Tugaloo State Park
Lavonia, 30533
Supported by a local Friends chapter and situated on a wooded peninsula, Tugaloo’s cottages and most campsites offer spectacular views of 55,590-acre Lake Hartwell in every direction. Some cottages even have private boat docks for overnight guests.
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
Helen, 30545
Supported by a local Friends chapter and nestled in the north Georgia mountains just outside Helen, Unicoi is one of Georgia’s most beloved state parks.
Victoria Bryant State Park
Royston, 30662
Supported by a local Friends chapter and nestled in the rolling hills of Georgia’s upper Piedmont, this is one of northern Georgia’s best kept secrets. A beautiful stream flows through the park, providing the perfect setting for an after-picnic stroll.
Vogel State Park
Blairsville, 30512
Supported by a local Friends chapter known as the "Vogel Volunteers," Vogel is one of Georgia’s oldest and most beloved state parks and is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest.