Nestled in the north Georgia mountains just two miles from the Alpine village of Helen, Unicoi is one of Georgia’s most beloved state parks. Throughout the year, the park offers outstanding programs which focus on natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources. Groups can make advanced reservations for specialized programs. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking and biking on scenic mountain trails, especially those leading to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. Craft lovers should not miss the lodge gift shop specializing in hand-made quilts and local pottery. Numerous picnic tables are located throughout the park. Park Hours: 7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. • Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Facilities: • 1,050 Acres • 82 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($20-$24) • 33 Walk-in Campsites ($10/person) • Squirrel’s Nest Camping Shelters ($10) • 30 Cottages ($79-$129) • 100-Room Lodge ($70-$80) and Conference Center • Wireless Internet Service (in Lodge Rooms) • Restaurant • 53-Acre Lake and Beach • 4 Tennis Courts • 6 Picnic Shelters • Meeting Facilities • Park and Lodge Maps Activities • Hiking – 12 miles of trails • Mountain Biking – 8 miles of trails, $2 trail fee    • Fishing – accessible docks • Swimming • Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal) • Fishing – accessible docks • Swimming • Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)	Nearby Attractions: • Anna Ruby Falls • Alpine Village of Helen • Appalachian Trail • Dahlonega Gold Museum • Smithgall Woods Conservation Area • Brasstown Bald (highest point in Georgia) • Area Wineries • Babyland General Hospital • Moccasin Creek State Park • Vogel State Park • Appalachian Trail • Southern Highlands Trail
Unicoi is conveniently located 75 miles from Atlanta’s perimeter (I-285), in the North Georgia Mountains, which are known for their scenic beauty, wildlife, and a variety of visitor attractions. One of the favored attractions is Anna Ruby Falls, which is just a short distance from the main lodge. The Unicoi Restaurant offers the area’s finest buffet dining in a beautiful setting. You can look out to the courtyard or sit by the stone fireplace. Every night their Chef serves Unicoi’s Famous Fresh Mountain Trout. For your overnight accommodations, Unicoi has 100-lodge rooms, four being handicapped accessible, 30 cabins, and a campground which are open year round. There are seven open-air picnic shelters around the park. Address: Unicoi State Park and Lodge 1788 Highway 356 Rd Helen, GA 30545 Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO UNICOI:

From ATLANTA, GA:

GA 400 North to the end. Go Straight through the 1st traffic light. Turn Right at the 2nd traffic light onto GA 115 East to Cleveland (13 miles). Turn Left (around the Courthouse) in Cleveland, at the intersection of GA 115 and US 129 North onto US 129 North. Turn Right at the next light onto GA 75 North to Helen (9 miles). One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.
 

I-85 North to Suwanee from I-85 North or I-75 North to Atlanta
Bear Left onto I-985 North to Gainesville. Take Exit 24 (formerly exit 7) -- US 129 North to Cleveland (23 miles). Go Straight at the 1st traffic light in Cleveland around the Courthouse. Turn Right at the next traffic light onto GA 75 North to Helen (9 miles). One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.
 

From GREENVILLE, SC:

I-85 South—Take the Lavonia/Toccoa Exit onto GA 17 North to Helen. One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the sign to Unicoi.

From CHATTANOOGA, TN (3 hours either way):

I-75 North Cleveland, TN--US 64 East to Hayesville, NC. NC 69 South to US 76. Turn Left on US 76 – through Hiawassee to GA 75 South. Turn Right on GA 75 South. One mile North of Helen, turn Left onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.

I-75 South to Dalton—East on GA 52 to Dahlonega. GA 52 to GA 115 East Cleveland (52 bears to the Right—to Lula). Turn Left (around the Courthouse) in Cleveland, at the intersection of GA 115 and US 129 North onto US 129 North. Turn Right at the next traffic light onto GA 75 North to Helen (9 miles). One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.

From KNOXVILLE, TN:

US 129 South to Blairsville—Approximately 20 miles South of Blairsville, turn Left onto GA 75 Alternate. Turn Right at Stop Sign onto GA 75 South (1/2 mile)—turn Left on GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.

I-40 East to US 441 South

South on US 441 (to Sevierville); South to Clarkesville, GA, North on GA 17 to Helen. One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.

I-40 East to Us 23 South (nearly to Asheville)

South on US 23 to Dillsboro, South on US 23/441 to Clarkesville, GA, North on GA 17 to Helen. One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.

From SAVANNAH, GA:

GA 17 North to Helen. One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.

I-16 North to Exit 18 (Soperton/Adrian)—GA 15 North to Athens, US 441 North to Cornelia, GA 105 North to end, turn Left on GA 17 North to Helen. One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.

From AUGUSTA, GA:

I-20 West to the Thomson Exit, US 78 North to Washington, GA 17 North. One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.

I-20 West to the Thomson Exit, US 78 North to Athens, US 441 North to Cornelia, GA 105 to the end. Turn Left on GA 17 North to Helen. One mile North of Helen, turn Right onto GA 356 and follow the signs to Unicoi.

For more information about Unicoi State Park, visit
www.unicoilodge.com or www.gastateparks.org

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