Established Camping
Smithgall Woods Campsites
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There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
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Smithgall Woods offers camping on varied terrain with forests and streams in Georgia. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Chattahoochee National Forest and the town of Helen, known for its Bavarian-style buildings and cultural events.
Description
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek State Park
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.
Location
Smithgall Woods Campsites is located in Georgia
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
34.69194438 N
83.76722236 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
