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    4.0 (78 reviews)
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    Falling trees.

    NA.... DO NOT CAMP HERE. First of all gonna start with the bathroom being the scary set for a murder horror film. DIRTY!!! Old 1970's raggedy bathroom!!! busted missing floor tiles, busted leaky crusty old shower heads that sprayed everywhere, dilapidated bathroom sink and toilets, no urnal - piss on the seat, all the floors were wet from the crazy shower heads. They literally had two walmart space heaters hanging from the ceiling for winter heat. It was summer no ventilation or ac and was like a Sauna in there from people taking showers mixed with odorous bowel movements!!! Only positive to the whole "comfort station" was it did have hot water!! Second they had DANGEROUS dead trees and limbs hanging over camp sites, one tree landed on neighbors beautiful truck. Two more huge trees came down the next day. Third.... BEARS. Someone in the camp was harassed every night during our 7 night stay by a bear, we knew ahead of time and took everything out of our popup, all utensils, microwave, and soap. Locked everything in our car! First night the bear shook our camper looking a snack. I had to get up in my skivies to yell and scream to chase him off. The last night three sites down the bear got into some coolers, they didn't know! Sleep with both eye's open! Warning The route from TN/NC took us via Russell scenic hwy, hog pen gap this crazy mountain, we're local and used to mountain's this was extra. motors revving like 3500 rpm at a crawl for 7 -10 miles. the rig in site next to us melted the rear calipers and had to go to the shop. The route 17/75 from Hiwasee Ga was safer. We do a-lot of camping and this was the worst place we've ever stayed. Possibly the other campground loop has a newer bathroom? Vogel State Park is 20 min away.

    Beautiful trail around the lake.

    Beautiful trail around the lake. This is a nice trail to do with the family/kiddos. It also looks like a fun place to go during the summer.

    Victor M.

    This is a nice State Park located just about 4 miles from Helen and that is the reason why we booked two nights here and that is exactly why the price/value is high, location, location, location other than that 64 per night is a little steep. The fourth star is for location Sites are very level and are surrounded by a six by six lumber to contain the gravel when it rains with a nice 6 inch corrugated drainage for runoff water to drain underneath the pad but lack of maintenance prevents the water from draining properly and our site was flooded on the second night of our stay because the mouth of the drain was totally clogged up. Not much of a view either, our site was surrounded just like all the others by the thick forest providing a nice lush feeling. Spent our time in Helen like most everyone else

    My grandson had a wonderful time. The staff take safety very serious. They make sure you understand what you're doing. Next time they're ready to try level 2.

    Danielle P.

    Unicoi State Park has alot to offer for the activities for the whole family. I spent 4 days in the area, hiking, wandering, and just some relaxing. We stayed in the barrel looking cottages, you have to stay at least 2 or more days. Kinda pricey, military receive 25% off which is a plus. The views were spectacular, we daily walked the lake. Keep in mind cell phone service is Zero depending were you at in the park. Check in/out: easy, they explain and give you maps to the whole park, and will recommend places, you are minutes from Helen, GA where there are good foodie stops, 90 min from Atlanta. Cottage: Big kitchen with coffee, no cream or sugar, clean, roomy, fireplace/ matches no wood, very warm & cozy electric heat. Bed was comfortable, nice size bathroom. The lake was at my backdoor, I enjoyed my views daily. I posted a video on my UTube channel if you wanna see the outside/ inside close and personal. (Dani Derives). Restaurant: Gets a 1 star*, We arrived at 7pm, they close at 8pm. The buffet was open but the food was cold and dried up. I asked the waitress if they were going to put more food out, she stated Yes, but this didn't happen. The fresh sea bass was tasty, but I was so disappointed that I paid $17.95...plus tax. I completed the survey but haven't heard anything from them. Plenty of parking toward the back of the dining hall. Park: Beautiful prk, lots of ourdoorsy activities to do, zip lines, rockwall, fishing, hiking, biking, lot of trails, and a beach. I dont swim in water were beware of snake warning signs are posted...No Thanks, Lol! Tip:The whole place could use some updating, so food was a 1*. Dont let this discourage you go, remember Helen has plenty of places to eat.

    $75 a night after Sept 1

    I tried to make a camping reservation at Unicoi, but not paying $75 a night for campsite. This place has gone downhill since the private company took it over! The last time we were there, it was run down and not kept up. Don't bother!

    Archery range

    Finding information about the archery range online was near impossible, so here you go. Follow the gravel road back to the range. Grab and envelope for your $5 and deposit it in the box -- honor system, sort of, but you'll want to tear of the receipt, punch the day of week and keep it on your person. Nice covered shooting area and concrete paths to sheltered, large, hung Morrell bag targets. A few different distances to shoot at the range maybe 10, 20, 30 and about 40 yds... We dropped by midday, mid week and nobody was using the range...ymmv.

    Park's main lodge
    Marqus R.

    Unicoi however is a stand out among the state parks considered to be large and beautiful. Its 1,050 acres encompasses everything one could want or expect from a state park. Besides pristine scenery it has a main lodge with 100 rooms along with dining and convention facilities. The park also has 106 campsites, 30 cottages, 7 picnic shelters, a group shelter, all sorts of hiking trails, even a zip line. It also offers boating, swimming, fishing classes, wilderness guides, paddle board classes, the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River, 51 RV sites and the list goes on. I've been here several times, done some wilderness camping as well as having civilization stays in the Unicoi Lodge. In all, one of the very best of state parks to be found anywhere,

    Alexandra M.

    I received a distasteful message from a Yelper Mike D., calling me derogatory names because my reviews are "biased", that I "make Yelpers out to be banjo playing and RV living" and I do not know why...... those are negative things.Kudos to those who have patience to play an instrument, I have an acoustic that after 2 lessons I threw in the towel.And a domicile on wheels,travel anywhere you please? How invigorating! I recommend committing yourself some time in nature! Even those with their own personal chefs ,frequent stays at the Grand Del Mar,driving custom-made italian cars should find peace in the good ole' outdoors. With that said, I love primitive camping, roughin' it so you will, and want to share with you my experience at Unicoi! ****THIS REVIEW IS FOR CAMPING AS WELL AS THE LODGE! My first night was on a Thurs.which is $15+a $5 parking fee for each car. Then for the weekend price goes up at $35 a night. Mind you this does not include a electric or water hook up, which I find very pricey, but there are bathrooms and showers provided for the primitive camping. It had two stalls for showers, one for handicap, and the water came out warm but not hot. Each site includes a firepit with a grill rack and a picnic table. They do have wood and firestarter log available for purchase in the lobby. I recommend the fire starter which is $6 each. They do have recycling and trash conveniently located steps away. They were having a "Winter Special" for their lodge that weekend,$66 for a night, taxes/fees included which I think was a great deal. With accordance to my birthday I thought it'd be a treat.This has been my 1st time staying at a lodge which brought some high expectations. But this is where mostly the star rating fell short. Its similar to a dingy Ramada Inn, hall ways and room itself had a melancholy feel, nothing warm or inviting to it. I guess you get what you pay for but if thats a special price, then I wouldn't spend anymore than that.It provided a coffee machine with complementary coffee, 2 water bottles, and some toiletries. Shower pressure was very light and water warm at best. For recreational activities, I did not hike their paved trails or zip lining that they offer, but I did visit Anna Ruby Falls. They do charge a separate entrance fee even though its in the park but not on the weekdays. It was absolutely beautiful, a very easy beginner hike to it and a creek streaming all through out my exploration. They have a gift shop for last minute camping essentials, souvenirs, and lots of information on wildlife and the agriculture in Georgia. TIP: If you want to see waterfalls, they have a brochure in the lobby of those near the park, disclosing difficulty of hike, length,height, and directions to each from Unicoi. There was a handful of waterfalls I never heard of even in my 2 week long research on the waterfalls in GA, so it came in handy for fun last min. sights!

    Michael B.

    What can I say about Unicoi State Park that hasn't already been said. It is a wonderful and beautiful park ran by the state of Georgia. Unicoi State Park offers a little bit of something for everyone. At Unicoi you can hike, bike, fish, camp, swim, or just plain be lazy if you like. This past weekend we went camping at Unicoi and enjoyed hiking, fishing, and being lazy while we were there. The campsites are great, we were able to place 2 tents in one site, hang up a hammock, and build a big campfire in the fire pit; it also had a build in picnic table in the site. A few yards away from the campsite was a very nice (but small) lake which had a trail to hike on leading around it, also was able to catch a huge .10 lb crappie out of it. While roughing it in the outdoors we loaded up the suv and headed for the town of Helen (a whole mile away). In Helen we were able to enjoy some of the local flavors of town such as German sausage, German beer, German music, and other scenery that the town offers. Once back at camp we cooked dinner over the open fire pit and were worn out. Needing a shower badly I had to only walk about 10 yards away to the public showers near the campground. So while you are "roughing" it, you can also pamper yourself as well. Unicoi State Park is a wonderful place and the only issue we had the whole time we were there is the other campers. If you go during peak season be prepared to deal with lots of people camping out around you. Other than that, it is a nature lover's and sportsman's paradise.

    1 bedroom barrel cabin has mildew all over shower curtain the stove is very old and filthy. The towels are very rough and have holes in them. The only item provided for the $12 lodge fee is a $5 park pass good for your entire stay. The cabins do not get internet or have phones so why do we pay the fee. No water, coffee, newspaper, infused water, bottled water or any other item they list in included and employees have no idea when you ask about it. After 30 years I think I am done with Unicoi. Stay somewhere else get your $5 park pass and hike the area. I have photos of shower curtain and stove from 2 years ago and nothing was corrected and looks the same only the mildew is worse now.

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    I had a great time at Unicoi State Park and they had a ropes course nearby. I also went on a paddle boat. It was a lot of fun.

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    We went for the zip lining and it was AMAZING! Our guides, Jesse and Scott we're phenomenal and 10/10 would recommend

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    Title: A Blissful Retreat at Lucille's Mountain Top Inn and Spa…read more Rating: (5/5) My partner and I recently enjoyed a two-day stay at Lucille's Mountain Top Inn and Spa, and it was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, the impeccable service and breathtaking surroundings left us utterly enchanted. Firstly, I must commend Alex, the multi-talented front desk manager and concierge. Her warm welcome and exceptional hospitality set the tone for our entire stay. Alex not only ensured a smooth check-in but also provided us with valuable information about the resort and nearby attractions. Her dedication to making our stay memorable was truly impressive. Our mornings were filled with culinary delights thanks to the talented chefs, Michael and Linda. There are always 2 courses, and they typically feature some local produce and meats. Michael's breakfast creations on day one were a delightful surprise, with flavors that danced on our taste buds, especially the sausage! Linda, the breakfast chef on day two, continued the culinary excellence with a delectable breakfast that left us craving for more. The eggs with asparagus were amazing and I am super picky about my eggs. Rebecca, the waitress, deserves a special mention for her attentive and friendly service during our meals. She made dining a pleasure, always ready with a smile and quick to accommodate any request. Carla, the kitchen helper, and Cassidy, another member of the front desk and concierge team, contributed to the overall smooth operation of the inn. Their dedication behind the scenes did not go unnoticed, and it's evident that the entire staff at Lucille's is a well-oiled machine. Desserts are also served in the evening and the guests serve themselves and typically joined in the common areas, reading, chatting or playing one of the several board games available. It was delightful way to unwind. The highlight of our stay was the couples massage at the spa, a truly rejuvenating experience. The spa staff exhibited professionalism and skill, creating a tranquil atmosphere that allowed us to unwind and connect on a deeper level. Lucille's Mountain Top Inn and Spa is a place where luxury meets nature, and where every staff member goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay. The stunning mountain views, the impeccable service, and the attention to detail make this an oasis of relaxation and romance. We can't wait to return to this hidden gem in the mountains. Thank you, Lucille's, for making our stay unforgettable.

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