Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(706) 745-2628
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for July 3-5 weekend!
Picnic Shelters, Efficiency Cottages
(as of June 30, 2009 - availability updates are posted every 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
FACILITIES:
- 233 Acres
- 22-Acre Lake
- 103 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25)
- 18 Walk-in Campsites ($12)
- 35 Cottages ($85-$140)
- Cottages #5, #6 and #30 are dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
- 4 Picnic Shelters ($40)
- 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 ($3)
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Events
Independence Day at Vogel
Saturday, Jul 4, 2009 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
| Celebrate our independence with a flag-raising ceremony, bicycle parade, pedal boat races, sandcastles, watermelon eating, sack races, egg tosses and greased pole climbing. $5 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Mountain Music and Arts & Craft Festival
Saturday, Sep 12, 2009 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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Fall Hoedown
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 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 12, 2009 4:30 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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