White County Parks & Recreation

Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area

61 Tsalaki Trail
Helen, GA 30545
Phone: (706) 878-3087
Hours: Call for hours

5,562 acres features Georgia's premier trout stream, hiking and biking, wildlife observation and interpretive center. Call for fishing reservations. Fishing, Gift Shop, Handicapped Access, Open Sunday, Parking Fee, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelters/Tables, Shuttle/Ground Transportation, Special Events, Tours Available, Trails/Hiking

The Lodge at Smithgall Woods

61 Tsalki Trail
Helen, GA 30545
Phone: (706) 878-3087
or: (800) 318-5248
Fax: (706) 878-0301

Unicol State Park and Lodge

P. O. Box 997
Helen, GA 30545
Phone: (706) 878-3982 (park)
Phone: (800) 573-9659 (reservations)

One of Georgia's most popular parks, Unicol State Park is nestled in the North Georgia Mountains and is just a few miles from the Alpine village of Helen.

Andrews Cove-CNF

Ga Hwy 75 N.
Helen, GA 30545
706-754-6221
770-536-0541
FAX: 706-754-1021
Trail: Appalachian Trail
Hours: 8 - 4:30
Rates: $8

Chattahoochee National Forest. Camping along beautiful mountain stream. Call for Recreation Guide. Campground, Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelters/Tables, Trails/Hiking, U S Forest

Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area-Ga. DNR

Off US Hwy Alt. 75 and Hwy. 75 N
Helen, GA 30545
706-535-5700
FAX: 770-535-5953
Trail: Appalachian Trail

25,000 a. Public hunting, fishing, and primitive camping. Includes Appalachian Trail, Mark Trail Wilderness Area and Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway. Campground, Fishing, Picnic Shelters/Tables, Trails/Hiking, U S Forest

Dukes Creek Recreation Area - CNF

Ga Hwy 348
Helen, GA 30545
706-754-6221
770-536-0541
FAX: 706-754-1021
Trail: Appalachian Trail
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 - 4:30

Chattahoochee National Forest. The 300' Dukes Creek Falls plummet into scenic gorge. Falls can be viewed from several observation points that are reached by a 1 mile trail.Call for Recreation Guide. Fishing, Handicapped Facilities, Parking Fee, Pets Allowed, Trails/Hiking, U S Forest

Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club

Bahn Innsbruck, P.O. Box 1145
Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2100
800-642-2709
Trail: Appalachian Trail

Nestled in the foothills of the northeast Georgia Mountains. Offers breathtaking mountain views and a challenging round of golf. Our Bill Watts 6,748 yard, par 72 offers a challenge for the avid golfer and a pleasant round of golf for the novice.

Woody's Mountain Bikes

19 Clayton Rd. Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3715
FAX: 706-878-3715
Hours: 10am - 6pm, daily

Bicycle sales, service, tours. Located next to Fred's Famous Peanuts on way to Unicoi State Park. Credit Cards Accepted, Open Sunday, Trails/Hiking

Upper Chattahoochee River Recreation Area

Forest Service Road #44
Helen, GA 30545
706-754-6221
770-536-0541
FAX: 706-754-1021
Hours: Office Mon. - Fri., 8 - 4:30
Rates: $8
Chattahoochee National Forest.

Near the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River, this campground is open from mid-March through mid December. Campground, Fishing, Handicapped Facilities, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelters/Tables, Rafting, Trails/Hiking, U S Forest

DeSoto Falls Recreational Area - CNF

Hwy. 19 & 129 N.
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-745-6928
706-864-6173
FAX: 770-534-4411
Trail: Benton MacKaye & Appalachian Trails
Hours: Daily, May - October
Rates: $7.00

Elevations in the 65 acre area vary between 2,000 and 3,400 ft. Clear streams and waterfalls. Call for Recreation Guide. Campground, Fishing, Open Sunday, Parking Fee, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelters/Tables, Trails/Hiking, U S Forest

Source: White County Chamber of Commerce