Vogel State Park Campground

Vogel State Park was beautiful! Even before all the leaves came out from the trees. The kids had loads of fun playing by the little rivers. Several hikes/trails ranging in difficulty to choose from. There is construction for the new visitor center so parking is limited. Overall, the campground is very well maintained and looks newly refurbished. Roads are smooth but narrow in some places. Definitely worth the drive!

Couldn’t had a better time

Absolutely a perfect campground, in a mature forest, with a lake, streams, hiking trails. Campground looks completely new with gravel pads, FHU, and working WiFi. $44 a night, seems very reasonable for being so immaculate. Site 32 seemed to be a top site, private, nearest to the hiking trail.

We camped here over the weekend in our Tiny Camper. 

 The park is very clean and well maintained. We stayed at campsite 69 and it was very spacious and private with lots of shade. Not every site has as much privacy. It had the usual amenities like a picnic bench, a grill, a firepit, and a lantern pole. The park has a very nice and well stocked visitor center. The staff is extremely friendly. We lost power the first morning and they did everything to help us out and fix the problem. 

There is also a small lake with a beach and a boat rental. You can walk around the lake and visit a waterfall. 

 The area is very beautiful and a hikers paradise. Several trails and waterfalls, for example the AT, are near by. Also stop at the outdoor store at Neels Gap. You'll meet a lot of nice people there. Helen, a tourist town, is within a 30 min drive. You can enjoy some good German food and a cold beer. Another interesting place to see is Brasstown Bald... it's the highest point in Georgia. 

We would camp here anytime again.

I would have given it 5 stars, but the roads are rather narrow for two way traffic. They have added more RV sites and are up to 90 now. Most have been renovated and are very nice. Our site was almost dead level side to side. We didn't bother blocking at all. Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were there, so we didn't get to explore the campground. There are bath houses with laundry facilities. The roads are narrow, but in good repair. The sites are a little closer than I'd like, but positioned well and better than a lot of campground I've seen. You're not on top of your neighbor, but you may not have much privacy either. The second Saturday of December they have a tree lighting event, which is why we picked that weekend, but it is packed. We decided to skip it due to the crowd and do our own thing at the camper. All said, i look forward to going back on a dry weekend to do some hiking and exploring.

I stayed in a walk in tent site right beside the creek and it’s been one of my favorite sites to date. They were doing renovations on a few sites around me but I was never bothered by noise. Very clean showers!

Scenic with plenty of space between spots. The bathrooms/showers were clean, and they have a laundry room beside the main office.

We can’t hold weather (high winds and nearly freezing temps) against the park or the campground, but our visit would have been even better had we been able to enjoy the outdoors more.

Our campsite #27 was very clean and pretty and private also very level. Downside the fire ring was old and had no grate and for the cold windy evenings having it far away from our camper we were just sitting out there with no wind blocking. (Yes that was only a downside due to our trip’s weather.) It was so windy we couldn’t leave anything out. So many trees would be ideal in the summer providing good shade and again privacy. There is also a small creek just at the edge of the woods which my kids would have loved to explore more with warmer weather. Just across the road from site #27 was a cluster of 4 campsites and the end to one of the trails. Continuing up to the road to the loop was the start to another hiking trail. During our stay about 100+ trail racers marched by at 5am but other than that it was pretty calm with just a few hikers now and then.

We hiked, geocached, played mini golf, played on the playgrounds, got our Jr Ranger Badges and visited nearby Blairsville. Overall a great place and we’d definitely come back especially to enjoy all the other park amenities and areas to enjoy the water.

Great experience at Vogel state park. It's a larger campground in the mountains with a lake. Trout are stocked in the lake from time to time. I highly recommend

We stayed one night at Vogel. Our campsite was on a hill but site was level. We could hear the stream but not see it. The bathrooms are toilet / shower combos and we're clean with hot water. It was a bit of a hike to reach some of the bathrooms from some of the sites.

It’s a great mountain state park. Camp sites are clean and easy to access. The signage to find your campsite is horrible. Our camp site was 78 and when turning onto the road to the site you come across a sign that says tents, pop ups, and small vehicle campers. It became extremely confusing as we headed straight in which it took us to a turn around. Playgrounds were great and very clean. We ended up walking to the falls and riding the paddle boats. It is a very crowded park however. There are a lot of people just there for the day riding bikes and running or training. It became a little overwhelming with the amount of people that were there just for the day and not camping.

We did enjoy that our site had an adjoining site which made it nice as we were camping with friends.

This is a great, cozy campground! Major canopy coverage provides shade and seclusion. Many great family activities available at the visitors center. These were the CLEANEST bathhouses I’ve been to in my life.

We love Vogel! My husband and I grew up going to Vogel as children, and now get to take our little guy and watch him fall in love with it like we did. Clean facilities, hiking trails, swimming lake, creeks and waterfalls, and so much more. It’s a family favorite for us!!

This place is very beautiful lots to do very clean and the staff very friendly recommend to anyone

This is a state park in the north Georgia mountains and is great for cooling off from the Atlanta metro heat of the summer.   The campground is well maintained and the bathhouses are very clean (they have individual ones).  The park has some great hiking trails from easy (lake trail), moderate (Bear Hair Gap), and  hard (Blood Mountain), as well as a lake for paddling, and spacious campsites in the woods. Helton Creek Falls is just up the street, and Brasstown Bald(highest point in Georgia(4,784 ft.) is about 20 minutes away. You can access trailheads for Blood Mountain on the AT from both the park (long at 8+ miles) or drive 5 minutes down the road for a shorter hike at(4.2 miles). Lots of other activities with 15-45 minutes (quaint towns, vineyards, tubing etc).

We visited Vogel in April 2021 and it was just as good as I remembered as a child. My grandparents used to bring me here all the time when I was little. Some of my first camping experiences. It’s just as amazing today as it was then. We stayed in the area for small rigs and tents, #79. It was perfect for our camper. Even though we had terrible rain one day, we still made the best of it. I love the charm of the old parks where everything was smaller and seems more natural. The lake, the waterfalls, Blairsville, there is just so much to do up in the mountains.

By far one of the prettiest campground our state has to offer. With tons of hiking trail, a gorgeous lake , paved roads and sparkling clean facilities. We have camped several times , in the camper and tent.

I have nothing bad to say about this park. We loved our stay.

We RV'd at site 61 with our 21 foot long airstream. It was our very first trip with our airstream and we could not have asked for a better location. We loved the size and shape of the campsites. Ours had some stairs leading down to the firepit. It's a small detail but it made for a beautiful site!

The tall trees are abound and the constant sound of the creek water flowing was very peaceful.

Very quiet park. It was not very busy when we went because the temperatures were a bit chilly. Everyone was respectful with noise.

Bathrooms were in excellent condition. Great hot water and water pressure.

The Campground Hosts... this park is blessed with some heroes. One morning, it was pouring rain, and I did not want to walk in the cold rain to get to the shower. The camp host saw me waiting outside my airstream for the rain to slow down, and then he drove me (in his golf cart) to the showers. Then when I was done, he drove me back home!

We also had an issue on our way out of the park - our trailer jack broke when we were hitching up. We asked 2 camp hosts for their opinion and advice on what to do (again, this was our first time!), and they were both incredibly kind, explained our options, and one even gave us some supplies from his own toolbox to fix it! I think his name was Jeff. Jeff, thank you again for all of your help! We made it to Home Depot and fixed the jack, and we used one of the bolts you provided us!

Wonderful park with wonderful people - don't hesitate to book here!

Having only two nights here left a great impression. One of F D Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps masterworks so important to this parks existence that they have a museum on site describing in great detail the transformation of this particular valley. As with all of the Ga. state parks I’ve had the pleasure to visit the campground is immaculate. Lots for the kiddos here with a man made lake and paddle boats and canoes for rent, a miniature golf course, and a creek that runs through the campground that seemed the biggest attraction for a great many of the kids. Hiking trails are exceptional for the adults. We chose a very strenuous trail that delivered on the promise of a beautiful vista looking down on the park and campground. We were there in the last week of July 2019 before Covid so much I describe might be in shutdown mode right now.

Spent 3 days there. Very clean and well maintained. Bathrooms and showers were pristine. Sites were a bit tight but workable.

Unless you are an expert at backing up into difficult angles - avoid site 26 and 31. Uphill - a Z angle and incline. We were 29.5 feet and site was not pleasant experience backing in on blind side and too much pitch at site 26

Beautiful park. It is very nice and clean. They have a gray dump in the campground and regular dump for both gray & black located just outside of the campground. In fact, Lake Winfield Scott (National Forest) sends you to Vogel to dump. See RV Camping Journal for more details.

Great campground and really taken care of. Been several times with my family and our pop-up camper. We did have a bear encounter on our site, but that was due to not properly storing food during the night. Lesson learned! Took a good bite into my 5-day cooler! 😂

We had a fantastic time at Vogel. We were a group of 9 in 2 separate sites (82 and 75... 82 was the larger site with a tent pad lower than the site, 75 was the smaller site with tent pad up the stairs). The site we used to “hang out” was 75, which looked much larger in pictures than it was in real life. The measurements are a bit off (says there’s room for a 15ft camper... but my camper is 15ft overall and I had to turn it sideways in order to fit the minivan onto the site). That being said, it was still a fantastic trip.

Half the bath houses were closed due to COVID-19 (unfortunately that included the one next to site 73...) but the walk to the other bath house wasn’t horrible and it was always pristine.

The park office had a catalogue hanging by the front door where you could call and order and pay over the phone and they would hand it out the door to you. The only downside is that the line stayed busy, so it took a good bit to get through.

Everyone was super polite. The grounds were all very clean and the trails were well marked. Didn’t catch any fish, but I’m starting to think that’s user error and not due to any issues at the park.

There are a handful of sites that back up to the creek (to the point where you can play in it, if you choose) but they book fast. The loop we stayed on had one such site. Pay attention to the park map, as the red loop is for small campers or tents only.

Overall, everyone had a blast and it was a beautiful park.

Cell service (T-mobile and Verizon) was spotty at best. We went to the main clubhouse and got on the WiFi to pull up the radar during the storm.

Stayed at this beautiful park and enjoyed every minute of it! Very nice specious sites to include primitive tent sites. Trail access to the Appalachian Trail among many others. Very clean restrooms all with showers and hot water. The only down falls were no sewer hook ups at the sites (there are two dump sites) and no cable or internet access. But who needs the tech hook up when you have all this nature.

One of the nicest campsites I’ve camped at. We choose the walk in as the parking was still really close but there are only two of these sites. The creek runs right next to them and it was so peaceful and beautiful. The trails along the lake were nice and the dogs enjoyed it.

Went camping to bring in the new year. It was so cold, but the camp fire helped. A nice and quiet camp ground! When it comes to the tent sites, the “walk in” is short and easy to carry everything to making it really convenient! And there is a bath house right near by that is well lighted for middle of the night trips! The best camp site would have to be camp site B because it’s right along the creek! Can hear is bubbling all day and night! The trails in the park and near by are all well maintained and the water falls are beautiful! Easy hikes for little kiddos if looking for something to do.

Spacious campsite, clean, friendly people, the view is fantastic mountain, lake, water falls and lots things to do! Love!!!!!

Took advantage of the 1/2 price camping in August offered by the Georgia State Park System since we had already camped in June & July.  What a beautiful campground.  Lots of trees and 2 streams running through the sites on both sides.  Our site was level with plenty of room on gravel to spread out our floor mat.

Beautiful hiking to waterfall and around the lake.  There is a beach for swimming and paddle boats for rent.  We also enjoyed a day trip visiting wineries in the area and having breakfast in Blairsville.  If coming north on 129, there is a sharp hairpin turn into the main entrance of the park.

Vogel State Park, Blairsville, GA

https://gastateparks.org/Vogel

$32 a night with water/electric, walk-in tent sites$30...as of this review. 

Arriving in the dark for the first visit, is a bit confusing in the labyrinth of roadways(some One-way) throughout the campground...but for the normal camper it would be no problem. 

After the visitor center is closed, a list of available sites are posted and a sign-in Sheet for the site you choose. 

After experiencing 12 hours of straight rain(9-9)...the sun broke through for a beautiful fall mountain day. The campground sits at 2500 ft.so it was comfortably cool.

Campsite are spaced reasonably, but with tall, mature trees, although you do see and hear your neighbors. In fact, you see and hear your neighbors half a dozen sites away. During my visit, it was almost entirely retirees from out of state...so other than a random yappy terrier, it was quiet. 

There are several loops offering more or less “privacy.” Had I known about the incredible tent “walk-in” sites before arrival, I would’ve stayed there. They are tucked away on their own loop on a wooded hillside. 

Bathroom/showerhouses are strategically located in each loop. They are modern, bright, well-stocked and clean! Also provided are individual “family/unisex” bathroom/shower facilities. 

Numerous very nice cabins are available for rental, from efficiency to 3 bedroom interspersed throughout the park...and appear moderately priced. 

Available State Park Activites: Two separate children’s playgrounds exist, not too far from one another. One near a small kids ball field...the other near a very nice volleyball court, permanent corn hole pit and state of the art outdoor exercise machine area...the likes of which I have never-ever seen. Two 9 hole miniature golf courses next to the visitor center are reminiscent of the old Putt-Putt courses of yesteryear. Bicycle and boat rentals are available during summer months for reasonable hourly, half and full day rates. A swimming beach also exists on the park’s 22 acre picturesque lake.

 A gravel walking trail circumnavigates the lake and at the far end, a trail leads down to lovely Trahlyta Falls. If you are a waterfall chaser, this immediate area boasts numerous worthy falls. The closest being the upper and lower Helton Creek Falls. The upper and lower Desoto Falls are 7 miles away in one direction and several in the opposite direction. 

Terri Tucker, manager of the visitor store, and her staff are excellent and knowledgeable about not just their park but also the surrounding area and nearby parks. They are pleasant, cheerful and helpful. Additionally, Terri has outfitted this visitor center store about the best I’ve seen in all my years of camping. For a state park visitor center, it has a unique balance of food items, camping comfort foods, park specific knick-knacks, souvenirs, and practical clothing items, along with a fantastic assortment of camping, hiking related necessities. Shoot...they even sell Eno hammocks and slap straps! Did I mention two bookshelves of outdoor books and maps?! For as small as it is, it is masterfully stocked. Well done! 

Several creeks meander through the campground, notably Burnett Branch, Wolf Creek...so the rushing water noise is both soothing and assists in drowning out neighborly conversations. 

In most advertisements, the phrase “one of the oldest and most beloved state parks” is used and frankly, I see why. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

The hiking both from Vogel State Park and nearby are incredible. Take half a day and climb Blood Mountain along the Appalachian Trail. Views from the summit are breathtaking...doing the hike is also a little breathtaking too. It is worth stopping and shopping at Mountain Crossings just a few miles away (turn right out of the park)...you just can't leave the area without buying some souvenirs.

I am planning next fall's return already!...I do wish GA state parks were a tad cheaper though.

We are here in October and the leaves are gorgeous as well as the park and camping facilities. Great hikes with fun little towns nearby. Next time we’ll stay longer so we can explore more.