From Blairsville Georgia
11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. 19/129
Turn right at the Vogel State Park entrance; get the required permit
at the Vogel Visitor Center.
From Dahlonega
Drive 25 miles north on US 19/129. Turn
left at the Vogel State Park entrance;get the required permit at the
Vogel Visitor Center.
Activities:
Pioneer and primitive campsites, cottages,
picnic shelters, group shelter, CCC museum, general store, miniature
golf, 20-acre lake, pedal boat rental, swimming beach, fishing and
17 miles of backpacking and hiking trails.
Facilities:
233 acres. 85 tent, RV and trailer sites,
18 walk-in campsites, pioneer and primitive campsites, 35 cottages,
4 picnic shelters, 1 group shelter, CCC museum, general store, miniature
golf, 20-acre lake, pedal boat rental, swimming beach, and 17 miles
of backpacking and hiking trails.
Fees:
call for cabins and camping
Closest town:
Blairsville Georgia
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Vogel State Park
7485 Vogel State Park Road
Blairsville, GA 30512
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park Office (706) 745-2628
www.gastateparks.org/info/vogel/
Vogel State Park
Georgia's second oldest and most popular state
park. Vogel is located at the base of Blood
Mountain in the heart
of Georgia's Chattahoochee
National Forest. Created by the Civilian Conservation Corps,
Vogel is perhaps the most enduring monument to the Corps efforts
in the
state. Although the park
is small at 280 acres, it has plenty of attractions.
Driving from the south, visitors pass through
Neel Gap,the access to the Appalachian
Trail and a beautiful mountain
pass near Brasstown Bald
which is the highest point in Georgia. Vogel is particularly popular
during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a canvas
of red, yellow and gold leaves. Cottages, campsites and primitive
backpacking sites provide a range of overnight accommodations.
The 20-acre Lake Trahlyta is the heart of the park and was built
when the Corps dammed Wolf Creek. The lake was named for a Cherokee
maiden
who is buried a few miles from the park at Stonepile Gap. Along
with fishing, Vogel State Park offers activities for the whole
family.
Camping, hiking, swimming,
picnicking,
miniature golf, and paddleboats are all available. The park also
has
a small museum chronicling the history and accomplishments of
the CCC in the area. The 2500'
elevation of the park keeps a cool evening temperature even during
the dog days of summer, which makes this a great camping spot.
However make reservations in advance as the park fills up quickly,
especially
in the summer and during leaf change.
Located in and near the Vogel park is some
of the best hiking trails and waterfalls in the eastern United States.
Neel Gap, Byron Herbert Reece Trail, Duncan Ridge Trail and Coosa
Back country Trail are for the avid hiker. For those wanting something a little
less stimulating try Sosebee Cove or Slaughter Creek Trail. Close
waterfalls are Wolf Creek Falls located in the park and Helton
Creek Falls which is just a few miles down the road.
