Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(706) 745-2628
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for September 10-12:
Walk-in Campsites, Cottage
(as of September 7, 2010 - updates are posted on Tuesday)
One of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks, Vogel is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Driving from the south, visitors pass through Neel Gap, a beautiful mountain pass near Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow and gold leaves.
Hikers can choose from a variety of trails, including the popular four-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, an easy one-mile lake loop, and the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail. Cottages, campsites and primitive backpacking sites provide a range of overnight accommodations. The park’s 22-acre lake is open to non-motorized boats. During summer, visitors can cool off at the scenic lakeside beach.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/Vogel
FACILITIES:
- 233 Acres
- 22-Acre Lake
- 103 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28) -- some sections close during winter
- 18 Walk-in Campsites ($19)
- 35 Cottages ($90-$155)
- Cottages #5, #6 and #30 are dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
- 4 Picnic Shelters ($45)
- Group Shelter (seats 75, $155)
- Pioneer Campground ($45)
- Primitive Backpacking Campsites
- Swimming Beach
- Playground
- Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum
- General Store
ACTIVITIES:
- GeoCaching
- Hiking and Backpacking - 17 miles of trails, Appalachian Trail nearby
- Fishing
- Lake Swimming (seasonal)
- Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
- Miniature Golf ($3)
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Events
Mountain Music and Arts & Craft Festival
Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 10 AM to 5 PM
| This popular event includes Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music; arts and crafts booths; demonstrations on spinning, blacksmithing and bowl carving; and food concessions provided by Vogel Volunteers. $2-$5 plus $5 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Historic Walking Tour of Vogel
Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 2 PM to 4 PM
| Walk with a ranger as you learn what the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) did to convert a patch of woods into one of Georgia's most popular state parks. Did anyone live here prior to the CCC arriving in the 1930s? Take a walk to find out. 706-745-2628. |
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Fall Hoedown
Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 2 PM to 9 PM
| Celebrate autumn's arrival with a 2 p.m. cakewalk, 4:30 p.m. hayrides, 5 p.m. chili and drinks for sale, 6:30 p.m. campfire and dancing, and finally at 8 p.m. a professional storyteller around a bonfire. $5 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec 11, 2010 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM
| Join us for a tree lighting, caroling, hayrides, Santa Claus visit, bonfires, hot chocolate and cider. For the "Give A Gift Toy Drive" sponsored by the Union County Sheriff's Department, bring an unwrapped gift for kids of 0-12 years of age. No toy guns, knives or dangerous items. 706-745-2628. |
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