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Vogel State Park
Vogel State Park has a wide variety of outdoor adventure waiting just for you. This park is popular during fall, when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow and gold leaves. Vogel offers 17 miles of scenic wooded trails for hikers, from day trips to backcountry excursions. Rent a pedal boat and head out for some great fishing, or play a round of miniature golf with the kids. The park's lake is now open and features a scenic lakeside beach.
Activities at Vogel State Park
Hiking
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Historic Site Seeing
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Historic Site Seeing
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
BYRON HERBERT REECE NATURE TRAIL
0.8 Mile Partial Loop. Average Travel Time: 1 Hour. Foot Travel Only.
Access the Byron Herbert Reece Nature Trail from the Back Country Trailhead located near the campground. Follow the green access trail blazes 0.1 mile to the trail intersection marked with white blazing.
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL
12.9-Miles Partial Loop. Average Travel Time: 9 Hours. Foot Travel Only.
Hikers will climb and descend over 1 mile in elevation crossing 3 ridgelines.
BEAR HAIR GAP TRAIL
4.1-Mile Partial Loop. Average Travel Time: 4 Hours. Foot Travel Only.
Wildflowers abound in season and long-distance vistas can be seen after the leaves have fallen. The trail leaves the park and travels onto the Chattahoochee National Forest which is open to hunting. It is advisable to wear bright colored clothing or safety orange vests during hunting season.
TRAHLYTA LAKE TRAIL
1.0 Mile Loop. Average Travel Time: 1 Hour. Foot Travel Only.
One of the more photographed views in North Georgia is of Blood and Slaughter Mountains taken from the bridge over the dam spillway. This is an easy walk.
BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS & CAMPING
Backcountry camping is allowed on the Coosa Trail by permit. Sites are available on a first come-first served basis. To help preserve our natural and cultural resources and their beauty and uniqueness for others to enjoy, we encourage low-impact practices: "Pack it In, Pack it Out; Take only Pictures and Memories, Leave only Footprints." Rangers can and will cite violators disregarding rules and regulations or damaging our resources.
Backcountry trails cross over several streams and nearby to other water sources, purity of these water sources cannot be guaranteed and it is advisable to treat any water collected from these before using.
Click here for more information about the trails at Vogel.
There are 17 miles of amazing trails in Vogel State Park, with the Appalachian Trail nearby.
BYRON HERBERT REECE NATURE TRAIL
0.8 Mile Partial Loop. Average Travel Time: 1 Hour. Foot Travel Only.
Access the Byron Herbert Reece Nature Trail from the Back Country Trailhead located near the campground. Follow the green access trail blazes 0.1 mile to the trail intersection marked with white blazing.
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL
12.9-Miles Partial Loop. Average Travel Time: 9 Hours. Foot Travel Only.
Hikers will climb and descend over 1 mile in elevation crossing 3 ridgelines.
BEAR HAIR GAP TRAIL
4.1-Mile Partial Loop. Average Travel Time: 4 Hours. Foot Travel Only.
Wildflowers abound in season and long-distance vistas can be seen after the leaves have fallen. The trail leaves the park and travels onto the Chattahoochee National Forest which is open to hunting. It is advisable to wear bright colored clothing or safety orange vests during hunting season.
TRAHLYTA LAKE TRAIL
1.0 Mile Loop. Average Travel Time: 1 Hour. Foot Travel Only.
One of the more photographed views in North Georgia is of Blood and Slaughter Mountains taken from the bridge over the dam spillway. This is an easy walk.
BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS & CAMPING
Backcountry camping is allowed on the Coosa Trail by permit. Sites are available on a first come-first served basis. To help preserve our natural and cultural resources and their beauty and uniqueness for others to enjoy, we encourage low-impact practices: "Pack it In, Pack it Out; Take only Pictures and Memories, Leave only Footprints." Rangers can and will cite violators disregarding rules and regulations or damaging our resources.
Backcountry trails cross over several streams and nearby to other water sources, purity of these water sources cannot be guaranteed and it is advisable to treat any water collected from these before using.
Click here for more information about the trails at Vogel.
Boating
Pedal boats are for rent at this cool park (seasonal).
Fishing
Gone Finshin. Grab some bait and your lunch and head out for the day! There is great fishing at Vogel State Park.
Swimming
During summer, visitors can cool off at the scenic lakeside beach. Bring your water bottle and sunscreen.
Historic Site Seeing
Visit the CCC Museum and the General Store!
Disc/Mini Golf
This fun park has miniature golf too. Bring the kids and hit the links.(fee)
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/Vogel
Camping
Outdoor camping galore! This park has it all:
- 103 Tent, Trailer, and RV Campsites
- 18 Walk-in Campsites
- Pioneer Campground
- Primitive Backpacking Campsites
Picnicking
Vogel State Park has lots of picnicking options:
- 4 Picnic Shelters
- Group Shelter (seats 75)
Contact Vogel State Park
Main Contact
Park (706) 745-2628
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Hours of Operation
Park Hours
7 AM - 10 PM
Office Hours
8 AM - 5 PM
Events at Vogel State Park
Fall HoedownVogel State Park – Blairsville, GA
Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 / 2 PM to 9 PM
Celebrate autumn's arrival with a 2 p.m. cakewalk, 4:30 p.m. hayrides, 5 p.m. chili and drinks for sale, 6:30 p.m. campfire and dancing, and finally at 8 p.m. a professional storyteller around a bonfire. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
Facilities at Vogel State Park
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/Vogel
- 233 Acres
- 20-Acre Lake
- 103 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
- 18 Walk-in Campsites
- 35 Cottages
- Cottages #5, #6 and #30 are dog friendly cottages (fee required per dog, max 2)
- 4 Picnic Shelters
- Group Shelter (seats 75)
- Pioneer Campground
- Primitive Backpacking Campsites
- Swimming Beach
- CCC Museum
- General Store
Programs at Vogel State Park
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