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RECREATION

State Parks

  • Unicoi State Park and Lodge
    1788 Highway 356 Road • Helen, GA 30545
    Located 2 Miles Northeast of Helen
    706-878-2201, 800-864-7275
    The 1,050-acre Unicoi State Park features a 53-acre lake, 82 tent, trailer and RV campsites, 12 miles of nature and hiking trails, 100-room lodge and conference center, 30 cottages, six picnic shelters, eight miles of mountain biking trails, four tennis courts, a restaurant, and more. more...  map

Recreation Areas

  • Anna Ruby Falls Scenic Area
    Located off GA Highway 356
    706 782-3320 or 706-878-3574
    Part of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, the 1,600-acre Anna Ruby Falls Scenic Area features twin waterfalls of York and Curtis Creeks, hiking trails, 11 picnic sites, an observation deck overlooking Smith Creek and a visitor center with interpretive displays and a gift shop. more...  map

  • Chattahoochee National Forest
    706-535-5700
    Managed by six ranger districts, the 749,689-acre Chattahoochee National Forest in North Georgia contains over 450 miles of trails on the Chattahoochee, which includes four long-distance trails; more than 1,600 miles of "road," Brasstown Bald, and 2,200 miles of rivers and streams.  map

  • Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area
    Located on Georgia Highway 348
    706-754-6221
    Located in the Chattooga Ranger District, the Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area features several observation points which can be reached by a one mile hiking trail.   map

  • Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge
    61 Tsalaki Trail • Helen, GA 30545
    Located on GA Highway 75-Alternate
    706-878-3087, 800-864-7275
    Dedicated as a Heritage Preserve, this spectacular 5,664-acre conservation area was acquired from noted conservationist and businessman, Charles A. Smithgall, Jr. Visitors can also enjoy three picnic shelters, five miles of wilderness hiking trails and 18 miles of bicycling roads to explore hardwoods, streams, and wildlife while at this area. An elegant mountain retreat lodge is also located on the property that is three miles west of Helen. more...  map

Cycling

  • Woody's Mountain Bikes
    457 Highway 356 • Helen, GA 30545
    706-878-3715
    Providing fun for all ages, this mountain bike company offers rentals and sales of mountain bikes, as well as adventures including waterfalls, wildlife and river crossings, and thrilling downhill rides with bikes, helmets, and shuttle services included.  map

Outfitters & Guides

  • Wildwood Outfitters
    Located at the Bridge • Helen, GA 30545
    20 Minutes South of Helen on Highway 384
    706-865-4451, 800-553-2715
    Northeast Georgia's premiere destination for outdoor adventures, this full-service outfitter provides equipment and services for canoeing, rafting, and kayaking on the Chattahoochee River. Services include guided, unguided, and assisted canoe, kayak, and raft rentals, as well as canoe and kayak instruction, camping trips, and special events. more...  map

Rafting & Canoeing

  • Cool River Tubing Company
    590 Edelweiss Strasse • Helen, GA 30545
    706-878-2665
    Float down the scenic Chattahoochee River for one or two and a half hour seasonal tube trips via the Cool River Tubing Company. more...  map

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