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Southern Stays: Unicoi State Park and Lodge

February 6, 2018 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Unicoi State Park
Unicoi State Park

Located outside of Alpine Helen, Unicoi State Park and Lodge is one of the Adventure Lodges of Georgia, which offers countless activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Made up of over 1,000 acres in North Georgia, Unicoi is the perfect base for adventures to nearby towns like Dahlonega and Sautee-Nacoochee. The facility is also pet-friendly.

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Accommodations at Unicoi State Park

Unicoi Lodge
Unicoi Lodge

There’s an accommodation option for every type of traveler. The lodge has 100 hotel-style rooms, pictured above, that include park entry, WiFi, and coffee makers.

There are also 30 cabins, including the barrel cabins, below, the Smith Creek Cabins, and the Deluxe Cabins, all of which come with cooking facilities and multiple bedroom options.

Adventurous travelers can stay at one of 82 campsites, including 51 RV sites. The Squirrel’s Nest is their primitive campsite.

Barrel cabins
Barrel cabins

The lodge is the hub of all activity with the meeting rooms, Smith Creek Tavern, Unicoi Restaurant, and the Adventure Shop. Here you can pick up camping essentials or book a ziplining excursion. I recommend skipping the restaurant in favor of those in town.

Other activities beyond hiking include paddleboarding, guided kayaking, archery, fly fishing, and mountain biking. Unicoi also has a GoPro class.

Cabin bedroom
Cabin bedroom

Tips for Staying at Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park & Lodge is located at 1788 Highway 356, Helen, Georgia 30545. Parking is included with your resort fee. Rates start at $94 for lodge rooms, $149 for cabins, and $15 for campsites. Book your stay by calling 1-800-573-9659 or visiting their website. 

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About Caroline Eubanks

Caroline Eubanks is the editor of this website, a Lowell Thomas award-winning travel writer, and the author of This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. Her stories from the South have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Thrillist, Roads and Kingdoms, and BBC Travel.

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