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.
We closed out September with a 5day/4night stay on site #110. I know everyone raves about 92-100 but I truly believe 110&112 were amazing especially if your camping with friends.
We stayed M-F so campground 2 was pretty empty and we were able to let the kids ride their bikes and play ball on the road.
Beach access from #110 is perfect and we basically set up an annex from our main camp in the beach. I definitely recommend bringing your kayak or boat as you could “dock” them in the little cove.
If sunrises are your thing #110 and #112 provide an amazing spot to watch the sun come up over the tree lined lake.
Bathhouse by #110 & #112 was in great condition and was the unisex style with one toilet and sink and some had a shower. Facilities were very clean, however I never noticed a camp host cleaning them while we stayed.
Ice and firewood could only be purchased at the visitors center at the front of the park which wasn’t the most convenient to camping in campground 2. Other state parks we’ve been to the camp host has these items inside the campgrounds.
We had exceptional weather for camping on the lake 50/60 lows and upper 80s during the day which made our stay even more perfect.
We closed out September with a 5day/4night stay on site #110. I know everyone raves about 92-100 but I truly believe 110&112 were amazing especially if your camping with friends.
We stayed M-F so campground 2 was pretty empty and we were able to let the kids ride their bikes and play ball on the road.
Beach access from #110 is perfect and we basically set up an annex from our main camp in the beach. I definitely recommend bringing your kayak or boat as you could “dock” them in the little cove.
If sunrises are your thing #110 and #112 provide an amazing spot to watch the sun come up over the tree lined lake.
110 was very level and extremely spacious and provided a very easy walking path to the beach.
Beach access from #110 is perfect and we basically set up an annex from our main camp in the beach. I definitely recommend bringing your kayak or boat as you could “dock” them in the little cove.
Bathhouse by #110 & #112 was in great condition and was the unisex style with one toilet and sink and some had a shower. Facilities were very clean, however I never noticed a camp host cleaning them while we stayed.
Ice and firewood could only be purchased at the visitors center at the front of the park which wasn’t the most convenient to camping in campground 2. Other state parks we’ve been to the camp host has these items inside the campgrounds.
We had exceptional weather for camping on the lake 50/60 lows and upper 80s during the day which made our stay even more perfect.
While the tropical storm weather cut our trip to AH Stephens Historic Park we still very much enjoyed our visit.
We stayed in 2 sites with the grandparents. #9 & #12
Site 12 was a very nice straight site with the picnic table and fire ring down a few steps off the back of the main pad. Nicely wooded there was a tree very close to the hook up that caused us to park forward a bit to allow for a slide and side bunk to fully function.
Site 9 (handicapped site) was perfect for the grandparents as there was a short paved walkway straight to the bath house.
Both sites were nicely graveled and level.