Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(706) 745-2628
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 now open to non-motorized boats. During summer, visitors can cool off at the scenic lakeside beach.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
Facilities
233 Acres
20-Acre Lake
103 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25)
18 Walk-in Campsites ($12)
35 Cottages ($85-$130)
Cottages #5, #6 and #30 are dog friendly cottages
4 Picnic Shelters ($35)
Group Shelter (seats 75, $150)
Pioneer Campground ($40)
Primitive Backpacking Campsites
Swimming Beach
CCC Museum
General Store
Activities
Hiking and Backpacking - 17 miles of trails, Appalachian Trail nearby
Fishing
Lake Swimming
Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
Miniature Golf
Nearby Attractions
Appalachian Trail and Walasi-Yi Center
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
Dahlonega Gold Museum
Moccasin Creek State Park
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Brasstown Valley Resort
Many Waterfalls
Southern Highroads Trails
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Events
Kids Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 8 AM - 12 PM
| Join other kids 12 and younger to fish our stocked trout stream. Prizes will be given to the lucky ticket holder, and families will enjoy watching children have a blast. $3 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Independence Day at Vogel
Friday, Jul 4, 2008 8:30 AM
| Celebrate our independence with a flag-raising ceremony, bicycle parade, paddle boat races, sandcastle building and watermelon eating, sack races, egg tosses and greased pole climbing. $3 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Mountain Music and Arts & Craft Festival
Saturday, Sep 13, 2008 10 AM - 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 $3 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Fall Hoedown
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 2 PM - 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. $3 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec 13, 2008 4:45 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, knifes or dangerous items. 706-745-2628. |
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