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706-745-2628
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for June 21-23:
1 one-Bedroom Cottage / Tent Walk-In Campsites / Picnic Shelter
(as of June 18, 2013)
 Vogel State Park Business Plan
One of Georgia’s oldest and most beloved state parks, Vogel is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Driving from the south, visitors pass through Neel Gap, a beautiful mountain pass near Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow and gold leaves. Hikers can choose from a variety of trails, including the popular 4-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, an easy lake loop that leads to Trahlyta Falls, and the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail.
Cottages, campsites and primitive backpacking sites provide a range of overnight accommodations. The park’s 22-acre lake is open to non-motorized boats, and during summer, visitors can cool off at the mountain-view beach. This park is rich in history, with many facilities being constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corp during our nation’s Great Depression. The “CCC Boys” story is told in the park’s museum.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/Vogel
ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
- 233 Acres
- 35 Cottages ($95–$160) - #5, #6 and #30 are dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2)
- 103 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28) -- some sections close during winter
- 18 Walk-in Campsites ($20)
- Pioneer Campground ($50)
- 22-Acre Lake with Beach
- 4 Picnic Shelters ($50)
- Group Shelter (seats 75, $160)
- Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum
- General Store
THINGS TO DO & SEE:
- Hiking and Backpacking – 17 miles of trails, Appalachian Trail nearby
- Fishing
- Lake Swimming (seasonal)
- Pedal Boat and Kayak Rental (seasonal)
- Miniature Golf (fee)
- Bike Rental
- GeoCaching
- Playground
- Weddings (park approval required)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Visit our Gift Shop!
While visiting the park, be sure stop in at our Visitor Center gift shop. You'll find gifts, books, apparel, toys for children, and much more to please nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Open daily between 8AM to 5PM, located inside the Visitor Center.
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Midsummer's Eve Sunset at Blood Mountain
Thursday, Jun 20, 2013 6:45 PM to 10:45 PM
| Join the Naturalist on a hike from Neel’s Gap to witness the Midsummer’s Eve sunset from the top of Blood Mountain and learn how different cultures celebrate this annual event. This will be a 4.4 mile strenuous hike, taken at a moderate pace, which will start and end at the Byron Herbert Reece parking lot off of Hwy 19/129. The hike should last 3-4 hours. Preregistration is required. $5.00 participation fee 706-745-2628. |
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Independence Day at Vogel
Thursday, Jul 4, 2013 8:30 AM to 4 PM
  Come to one of our nation's oldest state parks as we celebrate our independence with a flag-raising ceremony, bicycle parade, pedal boat races, sandcastle building competition, watermelon eating, sack races, egg tosses and greased pole climbing. $5 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Mountain Music and Arts & Craft Festival
Saturday, Sep 14, 2013 10 AM to 5 PM
| This popular event includes Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music. There will also be art and craft booths with handmade items for sale, and food concessions provided by Vogel Volunteers/Friends of Georgia State Parks. $2-$5 plus $5 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Music in the Park
Saturdays Sep 28, 2013
| Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening while listening great music. Donations to the performers are appreciated. Call for schedule. $5 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Fall Hoedown
Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 12 PM to 8 PM
| Celebrate autumn’s arrival with noon chili, hotdogs and drinks for sale, followed by a 3 p.m. cakewalk, 4 p.m. hayrides, 5 p.m. bonfire and square/line dancing, 6 p.m. trunk or treats, and 7 p.m. professional storytelling. A $3 fee will be charged per person, per hayride for 13 years and up. $5 parking. 706-745-2628. |
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Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec 14, 2013 4 PM to 7 PM| Join us for the 10th Annual Tree Lighting of a 35-foot live Blue Spruce. Also caroling, hayrides, Santa Claus visit, bonfires, hot chocolate and cider. 706-745-2628. |
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