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