Reservations are required at Cottages at Smithgall Woods, where nightly rates run $445 to $895, making it one of the higher-priced options among campgrounds near Helen. Full hookups (electric, water, and sewer) are included, and the property sits near a creek with access that reviewers note can be rough. Pets are allowed, campfires are permitted, and fishing and hiking trails are available on site. This setup tends to work best for campers who want cabin-style amenities in a creek-adjacent setting and don't mind the premium cost.
Description
Smithgall Woods is an angler's paradise. One of north Georgia's premier trout streams, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectatular mountain property just outside Helen.
Smithgall Woods is also an elegant mountain retreat, perfect for romantic getaways, small weddings or outings with friends.
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 706-878-3087.
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
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RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCottages is located in Georgia near Helen
Directions
Located on Hwy. 75-A, between Cleveland and Helen, 90-minutes from Atlanta. From I-85-North: I-85 North to I-985 North. Take exit 24 and turn left on US 129 N traveling west. At the 2nd traffic light (1-mile), turn right on 129-N to Cleveland. Remain on 129-N through Cleveland (DO NOT TURN TO GO TO HELEN). Continue north on 129-N 3.5-miles and turn right on Hwy. 75-A. Smithgall Woods is 5.6 miles on the right. The Visitor Center with the guest check-in is located 200 yards inside the entrance gate. From GA 400 North: Follow GA 400 to the end. At the traffic light, continue straight ahead on Long Branch Rd. 4.5 miles to the traffic light. Turn right on Hwy. 52/115 and follow to Cleveland (12.9 miles). Turn left at the traffic light on the Cleveland square onto Hwy. 129-N. At the next traffic light, go straight (DO NOT TURN TO GO TO HELEN). Continue north on 129-N 3.5-miles and turn right on Hwy. 75-A. Smithgall Woods is 5.6 miles on the right. The Visitor Center with the guest check-in is located 200 yards inside the entrance gate.
Address
61 TSALAKI TRAIL
Helen, GA 30545
Coordinates
34.69655820395099 N
83.78494223258025 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/20/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/24/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 43 min from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 20 min from Athens, GA
- 1 hr 50 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 50 min from Dalton, GA
