Best Glamping near Helen, GA

Unicoi State Park & Lodge and Vogel State Park Campground both house glamping accommodations within the rich mountain landscape near Helen, Georgia. Unicoi's glamping options include the Squirrel's Nest section with covered deck structures nestled among the trees, offering a distinctive alternative to traditional camping. Vogel State Park provides year-round glamping accommodations with a stellar 4.7-star rating, featuring electric hookups and climate-controlled options. Both locations maintain full bathroom facilities with hot showers, picnic areas, and convenient access to hiking trails. Trackrock Campground & Cabins has introduced upscale safari tent options with comfortable beds and electricity for those seeking a more refined outdoor experience. "The Squirrel's nest section where it is one sided covered decks lined along the hill was one of the best experiences. It throws you into full nature and the woods swallow you whole in perfect peace."

North Georgia's glamping destinations combine natural immersion with luxury touches within minutes of Helen's Bavarian-themed attractions. The canvas tent accommodations at these glamping resorts offer direct access to spectacular hiking trails, including the path to Anna Ruby Falls from Unicoi and the scenic Lake Trail at Vogel State Park. Several properties feature on-site fishing ponds, zip-lining courses, and guided outdoor activities. Seasonal considerations affect pricing and availability, with peak rates during fall color season and Oktoberfest celebrations. Jenny's Creek Family Campground includes yurt accommodations with electricity and comfortable furnishings while maintaining proximity to Cleveland and Helen attractions. A visitor noted, "We loved our stay here. The hiking trails from the campground were beautiful. Ruby falls was so beautiful—highly recommend. Great playground with a sweet stream and lake access."

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1. Unicoi State Park & Lodge
50 Reviews
Helen, GA
1 mile
Website
+1 (706) 878-2201
"Unicoi State Park is a large Park in north Georgia. The Park has a Lake, rope courses, a restaurant, lounge and beautiful Lodge."

"Nice to be close to Helen if you need anything and the nearby hikes to falls and great views are great."
2. Vogel State Park Campground
67 Reviews
Suches, GA
12 miles
Website
+1 (706) 745-2628
$30 - $260 / night
"bathroom! "

"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."

3. Raven Cliff Falls
28 Reviews
Helen, GA
4 miles
Website
"Raven Cliff Falls is another popular spot in Northeast Georgia. Its on one one of the most scenic highways and s in a great location if you want to venture into Helen, Brasstown, Bald, or Hiawassee."

"Several are drive-up which is great because of the prevalence of bears in the area."
4. Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground
67 Reviews
Tallulah Falls, GA
19 miles
Website
+1 (706) 754-7981
$36 - $45 / night
"Many hiking opportunities in the park and surrounding areas. It is 1099 stairs to the bottom of canyon!Campground was nice. Sites are open and unlevel but most were a good size."

"Sites were so easy to get into, nice small loop with minimal noise. Clean bath houses and laundry on site that was only $1 per load!! Hiking and views of the Falls were breathtaking!"

5. Enota Mountain Retreat
19 Reviews
Hiawassee, GA
10 miles
Website
+1 (706) 896-9966
$55 / night
"Awesome spot about 20 min from Helen GA. Back your vehicle right up to your spot for easy unloading and using your vehicle for extra space for whatever. We tent camped right along the river."

"We stayed at the adult tent site 74 which is really close to one of the waterfalls."
6. Trackrock Campground & Cabins
22 Reviews
Blairsville, GA
13 miles
Website
+1 (706) 745-2420
"Friendly staff. The grounds are very well kept. There was wifi available so we were able to utilize our Fire TV without any problems."

"We tent camped here October 2013 on site 36 which backed up to the national forest. Beautiful mountain views and horseback riding on site!! Bathhouse was clean."

7. Jenny's Creek Family Campground
10 Reviews
Cleveland, GA
8 miles
Website
+1 (706) 865-6955
"The bathrooms were so clean and so nice! They are air conditioned with three stall and three showers."

"We were trying to be close to Helen, GA without actually being IN Helen, GA.

For our 2 night stay, this was nice. My family is used to staying in dispersed sites."
8. Bald Mountain Camping Resort
13 Reviews
Hiawassee, GA
13 miles
Website
+1 (706) 896-8896
"We stayed in Lakefront Cabin C09 across from the lake. The campground was very quiet with no road noises and such, and we had a beautiful view of the mountains surrounding the campground."

"Staff was all super friendly and very knowledgeable of local areas to visit. Full hookups, cable and WiFi were nice amenities. Pet friendly with multiple dog walk areas."

9. Cherokee Campground
6 Reviews
Sautee Nacoochee, GA
4 miles
Website
+1 (706) 878-2267
"Very secluded, awesome staff and close to activities to keep you entertained all day. The facilities are very clean also , a major plus!"

"I went here with my family and stayed at an electric hook up. The campsite was great. Staff were very friendly and the views were amazing!!"
10. Lake Winfield Scott Campground
9 Reviews
Suches, GA
10 miles
Website
+1 (706) 747-3816
$26 - $125 / night
"It has a wood stove, has no air conditioning, and sleeps 10. The hosts are excellent and the park is very clean."

"It's gorgeous during the fall season & the trails connect to the Appalachian trail. It's pet friendly and usually pretty quiet, despite filling up pretty quickly in fall months."

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MICKEY D.
Scout
Sep. 30, 2018
North Sungate Farms Treehouse Glamping
Peaceful, private Creekside gem...
Fun and relaxing creekside Glamping treehouse, there's plenty of space for a few tents as well. The creek is cool and refreshing to enjoy rock hunting. Large fire pit and grill to make our dinner. We stargazed on one if the clear nights, looked like the planetarium! When we went to sleep we we're comfortable in the Air-conditioned beautifully decorated treehouse. Lots of fun places to go within 20 minutes in any direction... really centrally located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains!
Sarah S.
Guide
Jul. 7, 2022
Jenny's Creek Family Campground
Great Family Campground!
We stayed here over July 4th weekend and it was a really great experience! The campground is nice and well kept. The bathrooms were so clean and so nice! They are air conditioned with three stall and three showers. They also have a nice playground on site as well as a air conditioned club house they provides a nice break from the heat. They also have firewood and I’ve on site which is really convenient. The owners are super nice and come by each morning to pick up your trash. We enjoyed fishing in the pond and trekking through the creek. We would highly recommend for anyone camping in the Cleveland/Helen area.
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Joel
Traveler
Mar. 4, 2021
Two Wheels of Suchess
Love TWoS!!!
I have stayed here 3 or 4 times. The owner takes great great pride in his ownership. He was able to buy it from a family whom let the place go down hill then rebuilt it himself with family and friends. The cabins are warm at night without the need for a heat source. The shower house is also climate controlled. There are no designated places for tents therefore you don't necessarily have to stay in the first spot you picked. Another thing I love about the ownership is your bill is on the honor system. They will not hound you about what you owe. You can pay as you go or wait for the total as you leave. You are far enough in the sticks but also close to whatever you need from down the road. He placed 2 or 3 (can't remember) posts for electricity and never complained about me stinging my 100' extension cord through the creek so we could enjoy the fire pits as well as the electricity for phones and tent heaters. Their food is very good too sadly, only on the weekends from Friday evening to Sunday morning.
Jessica S.
Guide
Jul. 10, 2018
Oconee State Park Campground
Cute cabins in beautiful state park
We spent 2 nights in one of the cabins in this beautiful state park during a road trip through South Carolina. And let me say, 2 nights was not enough! The cabin itself was very well kept. There was air conditioning, 2 bedrooms, 1 full kitchen, 1 full bathroom, and a fire place. We stopped at a Walmart in one of the towns before the park to stock up on food.

There are multiple cabins scattered around the lake but they are a good distance apart from each other so you won't be disturbed by your neighbors. There was a fire ring and picnic in front of the cabin where we made smores after dinner and a cute screened porch with rocking chairs where we had coffee and breakfast on every morning. The cabin was right next to the small lake, which had a short trail going around it. We saw people fishing and I believe you can rent canoes as well in the park.

You definitely need more than 2 days to explore this cute little park. There are multiple hiking trails near by and definitely a lot of wild life. But it was definitely a peaceful and quiet park perfect for a relaxing weekend away.
Anna R.
Ranger
Jun. 30, 2019
Nacoochee Adventures
Ranger Review of Primus Stove at Nacoochee Adventures
Campground Review: Nacoochee Adventures is located just before Helen at the beginning of the Nacoochee Valley. They offer small primitive camping in vardo type wagons and tree houses as well as zip lining. We went as a family of 4 and half of us did the moonshine canopy tour while the other half did the quick zip, a half mile zip down the mountain. My son did both lines and preferred the quick zip. The canopy tour takes you back into the woods to view and old reclaimed moonshine still and gives you a great view of the wild ferns on the forest floor. The guides are all very friendly, great with kids, and generally positive people. They also offer smaller zip lines for kids, parties, and a giant swing. You can buy local beer and wine after your tour on site.

We stayed in the creek tree house and to our surprise, they gave us an off road golf cart with our treehouse to transport our stuff up the mountain to our site. If you ask, they will give you directions on how to drive your cart through the trails to get to the Nacoochee Tavern for pizza and more local beer and wine as well as some great shopping.

We went in June and it was a typical hot Georgia day so we opted to wait until late in the afternoon to head to our campsite and were pleasantly surprised at how much we could do right there from the check in area. We walked across the road and visited the Hardman Farm, a DNR run site with the old Hardman home and buildings across from the famed Indian mound. From there you can either walk or bike the Helen to Hardman Trail to Helen and skip the ridiculous tourist traffic. From there you can walk or bike a good portion of the city of Helen, depending on how deep into tourist land you want to go.

The treehouse is nice and shaded with a fire ring, a hammock, and a path to a small creek. There is an outhouse nearby but they leave a special door open at the main house for you to access bathrooms and showers via the golf cart 24/7. Our tree house had a full bed in the loft and a king bed in the main area and lots of citronella candles outside to ward off the bugs but as soon as it got dark, the mountain air cooled everything off and we could forget the heat while we slept.

In addition to the Hardman Farm, the Sautee Nacoochee Center is nearby as well as the old Sautee Store, just past the Indian mound. By bike, you can access these locations and loop back to Helen on Bean Creek Road which passes a lovely roadside waterfall. If you want to check out Helen from the point of view of how things were before tourists and motorcycles this is he perfect jumping off point, literally. Zip the treetops and then hop on your bike!

Product Review: As a Dyrt ranger, I get to review cool products and on this trip I tried out the Primus Primetek stove set 1.3 L. When I first got this stove I worried it would be "too much stove" for basic backpacking. But I have found that with a family it works perfectly to heat up water fast and enough of it to make coffee and pour into Dehydrated food bags for everyone. I have yet to attempt real cooking on it like pancakes or sautéing but the hear output is very efficient and even and clean, which makes me think it will be fine. The metal hose that connects to the gas sort of winds around the bottom and there is a hook to hold it. It I have had a little trouble repacking it in the bag to sit flat. This is a minor OCD observation. Also, the bag it comes in does not include room for the fuel so when you are packing your stuff you always want to remember your fuel. I have not forgotten fuel yet but can understand how that might happen. Overall, it is a great stove for us and our needs, a little pricey but worth it.
Dennis A.
Guide
Dec. 21, 2018
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
In the north Georgia Mountains, land of Many Falls
Unicoi State Park is a large Park in north Georgia. The Park has a Lake, rope courses, a restaurant, lounge and beautiful Lodge. It's 2 miles from Helen Georgia, an Alpine gem nestled in the mountains.

Hiking trails of all levels abound including many with falls destinations.
Marlene V.
Legend
Oct. 29, 2020
Gorgeous Stays
Cute place. Interesting Spots.
Cute place. Interesting stays. Glamping tent, a bus, a tent pad, a few tiny cabins and more. Owners are nice and very accommodating. Shared gas fire area. It was a very cold night and they had our tent with heated blankets. It was definitely a Unique glamping area.
Evan L.
Guide
Oct. 6, 2020
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Great week at Unicoi
Solid place. Had the family out for a week. They took great care of us at check in. Nice to be close to Helen if you need anything and the nearby hikes to falls and great views are great. Not 5 stars because a lot of sites are a little light on personal space but if you know that going in you'll be happy with your trip. Tons to do.
Joel R.
Legend
Jun. 10, 2020
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Nice camping close to Helen GA
Unicoi State Park is just two miles from Helen GA. It is a convenient location for visiting there, particularly in fall during the town’s Octoberfest. Unicoi is in North Georgia Mountains & includes a campground, cabins, “barrel cabins” and Lodge with a nice lake for fishing and canoeing. There are 51 RV sites with water and electricity that can accommodate 30-foot and 40-foot RVs, 82 tent sites, family tent campsites, walk-in sites and primitive “Squirrel’s Nest” sites. The park has numerous hiking trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest, plus a trail into Helen. Nearby is Anna Ruby Falls, administered by the US Forest Service. Smith Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River flows from the falls to Unicoi Lake. It is a good trout fishing stream. Other activists include archery and target shooting, fly fishing, paddle boarding, boat rentals, zip lining, mountain biking and a beach.