Just had the nicest interaction with the person in charge at this campground!…read more I'm new to the area, staying at a rental cabin up the road. She saw me walking along the road (which I like to do in the evening at a new place) and she came out to ask if I was OK. Warned me about the wildlife, and made a recommendation about a local state park. "And I think to myself, what a wonderful world"

Great little RV hideaway nestled in the woods. Friendly owners that you can tell take care of their…read morefacilities. I arrived late, after dark but was warmly welcomed and assisted into a campsite that I stayed in for 4 nights. I love that its an adult only campground. no need to worry about loud music or in and out travel in the middle of the night. Short drive to Helen and the recommendations given for activities and restaurants were fantastic. Will certainly be staying again when I do a return visit.

The visitor center is phenomenal! Movie was down for some reason. The gift shop has loads to choose…read morefrom and the rest rooms were clean and there were many stalls available. There is almost a museum quality to the taxidermy animal scene they have in the middle of the room and along the walls. Truly a special visit! The hike to see the inspirational point and the swinging bridge wasn't too strenuous for my 4 or 5 year old for people's reference when considering it. We are an active family who hikes etc. There were a lot of warnings but we found it wasn't as bad as it seemed.

Great hike. The guy with the maps at the front desk should win an oscar for his "it's only two…read moremiles for that loop with the suspension bridge you'll be fine". The stairs up are no joke, especially in the summer. Felt accomplished after completing and had some stunning views!

Cooper Creek Campground is absolutely the most beautiful, off the beaten path, places I've ever…read moretraveled and it's practically in Atlanta's back yard! Located on the beautiful and noisy Cooper/Mulky Creek just an hour north of Dahlonega up Hwy 60 and then up some of the most beautiful and winding mountain roads that make you think you're never going to get there! By the time you turn on to Forest Service Rd 236 (a beautiful and peaceful dirt mountain road that climbs up through the pine and hardwood forests), you realize there is something amazing waiting for you. And there is. Cooper Creek Campground is like reaching a little slice of heaven. Fifteen campsites scatter through out the lush forest, and five of them sit right on the banks of Cooper/Mulky Creek. I advise getting there early during the week so you can get a creek side spot ... there is nothing like it! The creek is rocky and noisy and if you fish, the trout are plentiful! I walked the loop and all of the campsites were beautiful and within easy walking distance to the creek. As a solo hiker and camper, I chose spot #1 for the way the creek opened up and the trees opened up around my tent site to give me a clear view of a beautiful moon. I also liked the quiet solitude of this site ... few cars passed here since it's on the back loop. The campground hosts also live two spots up. As an avid (delirious almost) rock stacker, I fell in love with this creek. The rocks are amazing and perfect for stacking and balancing. It was so relaxing I stacked till after dark and was up just after sunrise stacking again! The pine cones in camp are plentiful, so I got a good pine smoke going and didn't have the first mosquito or black fly. I'm telling you ... this place is heaven! After dark a bunch of deer came through my camp and lapped at the creek for almost a half hour. Two fawns frolicked in the fern thickets next to my tent for a while and were bouncing around like puppies! With the light of the moon, I felt like I had a front row seat for natures big show that night! Also, there are synchronous fireflies here, which surprised me. Just after dark during the Summer Solstice, I thought it was kids playing with flashlights, but it was fireflies, all blinking in unison! It was amazing! I can't WAIT to go back! In fact, now that I'm home, I'm missing it. Cooper Creek is open year round and keep their gates open 24 hours a day. You won't get a phone signal here, so you may as well turn it off ... the solitude is amazing! Each site has a tent pad, grills, lantern pole and a picnic table. There are also bear bins that are an easy walk from each site for discarding trash. For hikers, you won't be disappointed. There are five interconnected trails that start in or near the camping area (Yellow Mountain Trail- 3.2 miles, Connector Trail- 0.4 miles, Mill Shoals Trail- 0.9 miles, Shope Gap Trail- 0.6 miles, and Cooper Creek Trail- 1.7). I found myself hiking in and out and exploring trail after trail. The abundance of trees at Cooper Creek keep the temperatures down, much cooler than up on the main road. I paid $10 a night for my site. There are faucets for drinking water and there are two vaults for bathrooms. There are no electric hook ups or dump stations. Primitive camping at it's finest! There are no reservations ... everything is first come, first serve. Have fun everyone!

Nice, quaint small, and hospitable campground/RV park Small…read morebut usable, bathrooms, and clean showers walking trails catch a release pond. Seems nicely shaded. It's a bit hard to find so take your time when you first turn off 64! We'll go back again

This has got to be the nicest small RV Park we've ever stayed. Amenities you don't see at the large…read morecrowded parks. Catch and release bass and brim pond fishing. Trout fishing from the creek. Fishing gear provided if necessary. Even trout fishing from another pond catch and cook to your liking for a nominal fee. Fire wood daily to your site and clean quaint bath house.

We stayed in the Rushing Waters Treehouse at River Falls at the Gorge and had a fun visit overall…read more The cabin is cute, rustic, and feels fairly new. One of the unique features is that the back deck has large tree trunks coming through the floor and roof. They add to the treehouse atmosphere, although they aren't actual live trees and do sway, so don't plan on hanging a camping hammock from them. One thing to know before booking is that there's a short hike down to the cabin from the parking area, about 1-2 minutes on a downward slope trail with rocks. We packed light, so it wasn't an issue, but it could be an unpleasant surprise for elderly guests or anyone bringing heavy luggage. The treehouse cabin next door, River Pines, has a shorter walk, and the other regular cabins have parking at the cabin. The back deck overlooks the river as well as a few long-term RV sites. There is a path behind the cabin leading toward the river, but the waterfront areas directly behind the cabin are occupied by the leased RV sites. To access the river, walk to the right toward the tubing entrance, or continue past the playground and bathhouse to the main riverfront common area, which is also a convenient tubing exit point. There's parking near the common area, making it easy to bring coolers, chairs, floats, fishing supplies and other gear for an afternoon by the water. The tubing was the main event and very relaxing. The website listing is somewhat vague, but the cabin does include linens (sheets and bath towels), kitchen basics (dishes, utensils, cookware, dish wash basics), a refrigerator, small oven/stove, microwave, toaster, broom and charcoal grill. Bring your own pool towels and shower essentials. A few downsides: there is no fire pit, only 1 parking spot, and the main bedroom mattress has poor support and dips in the middle. Some arcade machines were broken or took quarters without working. The biggest drawback was the value. Our stay came out to more than $600 for two nights after the cleaning fee. The $95 cleaning fee felt steep considering guests are asked to wash and put away dishes, leave the cabin tidy, and take out trash. This price would be worth it if it had designated river access directly behind the unit. The campground is largely RV residential. Overall, it's a unique and enjoyable place to stay, especially if you're visiting nearby Tallulah Gorge State Park. We enjoyed our stay as a one time experience. The front office staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our friends stayed in the honey bear cabin, which was about a 10 min walk from Rushing Waters. Although not as charming or spacious as Rushing Waters, we liked their screened porch, extra bedroom and easy access as you can park right in front of it. Plus, it has a firepit.

This place is gorgeous.. we had the best time and went with a large group of all ages from 9-60…read more Yes some sites are tight and the bathrooms and showers are meh but if you want mother nature at her finest.. who cares about that stuff?!? The restrooms and showers were clean. The water was hot and it was fine. The pool was clean, and yes, we bumped into snakes BUT...our grandkids were living. Their best life and could have cared less... we all had the best time and the staff are wonderful and it's so peaceful and gorgeous there. I can't wait to go back with my snake grabber, of course if you are in need of a posh designer restroom, I highly recommend camping on the gulf.. that's where all the no fun is. Enjoy. If you're looking for a great time and to listen to the peaceful river, then this is your spot.

Overall great hike. A few steep sections but nothing too crazy. Beautiful scenery the whole way…read more Would recommend for anyone looking for a solid outdoor experience.

My partner and I recently visited Clarksville for a spontaneous hiking trip. Panther Creek Trail…read morewas at the very top of our list and we were not disappointed. At first we were worried that the trail would be closed due to the storm damage that occurred during the prior year but we drove by and there were multiple parties going in and out of the trail so we figured we would go for it! This trail is long and arduous, so be prepared! Us Floridians definitely overestimated our hiking abilities but we still got it done (thankfully). Bring around 2L per person or more if it's a hot day. We started on a Friday around 2pm and finished by 6:30pm and clocked in a total of 8 miles round trip. If you can go earlier, I highly recommend doing so to have plenty of light. There's two main parts of the trail where the bridges were damaged and removed. In one section, there's several logs that lay across the stream. Find a big stick, and scramble across. In the second section, the water is shallow enough to walk across without the possibility of getting your legs wet. But even if you get wet, both sections are not deeper than your ankle. I don't know if I'd recommend this for children as there are multiple sudden drop offs but more power to you if your family can do this! If you are a hiker, this does not disappoint!

Absolutely amazing place! Very welcoming owners and an all around awesome experience! My children…read morehad a blast on the play ground and only a short drive and you are in downtown Helen! We can't wait to go back!

A very quiet campground. not your run of the mill crowded campground. Lots of space. 5 miles…read morefrom Helen with UnicoI State Park a stones throw away. Pat and Phil great hosts, private and wooded. small play area for children, no pool or laundry services. If you're looking for a peaceful camping experience, this would be it. This will be one of mine yearly stops!

I can't say enough how amazing this campground is. Missy in the office was so engaging and sweet…read moreto us. My man is fighting Stage4 Cancer with Mets. I was trying to let him do a dream of his and Missy pointed me in the right direction. It took us a couple days to make it happen and Missy even let us come back after we left to rent our campsite another night, so he could do this bucket list activity. The campground is clean, beautiful, great bathrooms and showers. Road lights lite up enough at night to feel safe, but not a bother to you when at your campsite. Great nearby towns. Everyone was so nice it was amazing! Highly recommend this wonderful place. And unfortunately after we returned home found out Cancer has spread to his brain, so this trip meant even more. Blessings to the great people at Yonah Campgrounds

Pros: staff was friendly, campground was quiet, playground and pool areas were nice. Very close to…read moreHelen and Babyland Hospital. Cons: Internet worked well when it was up and running, which was only one day of our stay. The roads are in desperate need of maintenance. They are mostly dirt with patches of gravel and a little pavement on the hills. IF YOU HAVE OVER A 35 FT CAMPER, THIS IS NOT THE CAMPGROUND FOR YOU. The turns are sharp. Our 43 ft drug really bad coming out. I wish they had told us this before we booked that their spots are really too small for this large of a camper. There were lots of people sleeping in their cars or in vans. One lady told us that the van they were sleeping in slid down the hill bc their spot wasn't level. This campground has really good potential. Just needs some TLC.