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!

We stayed at campsite #75 for a long weekend and we thoroughly enjoyed this facility and…read morespecifically this site. The campground is quiet and well kept with very nice staff. Our spot had a wonderful pavilion in back and a therapeutic stream that is mesmerizing. The facility is simple and easy to navigate and the spots are well laid out for easy entrance and set up parking.

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.

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.

Great place to stay. Crazy that prices include coffee and pastries in the morning at a campground…read moreFree fire wood. The camp is clean. Hot showers. Wicked nice place.

I just spent a few nights there with my toy hauler. The owners were super nice people who were very…read moreaccommodating. Offering to help me unload my motorcycle or anything else I needed. Neat little campground that feels like you're kind of camping out by the woods somewhere. I had water and electric but no dump, but that was all right. Town was five minutes away or so. I recommend this place. Great place for bikers as well because you can socialize in the pavilion. Free firewood, coffee, and even though I didn't have any, pastries for breakfast. I believe he will also cook you breakfast(not free).

We went tubing here while on vacation, it was the second time and it was amazing. It's easy to get…read moreto, park, and launch in the river. People are extremely friendly. Will definitely be returning on our next trip!

Amazing! Breathtaking views, relaxing tubing down the Toccoa River. Best of all the staff was so…read morekind and helpful. We will most certainly come back yearly. My boys and I had so much fun doing this!

At Nicole's urging, we spent a hour on our inflatable kayak paddling and swimming from the rocky…read morebeach here in the balmy Blue Ridge Lake waters. It was truly exhilarating and also my wasp sting, sustained earlier in the morning, felt soothed in the water. Our little one was having a ball, as I raced her to closest buoy. Parking can be paid online $5/pp, or in an envelope deposited at the gate. The beach is more rock than sand so bring water shoes.

Out of towner visiting Georgia - this place was AMAZING! Katie and Annette were so friendly and…read morehelpful with telling us about the area. Had an awesome time paddle boarding and want to come back again!

It's small and charming gem. We have stayed here in our…read moretrailer twice. It's quiet, except for the occasional loud vehicle from the road. The view is amazing. It's close to the dam and water access: The owner/manager is very welcoming, super nice and so helpful. Our kids stayed in one of the rooms and enjoyed their stay as well. They said the bed was super comfortable and the room was clean. It is our preferred place to stay when in the area as we tried the KOA once, and it's definitely a KO-nAy for us. Blue Ridge Lodge & RV is a total opposite camping and hospitality experience in all the best ways! Thank you BRL & RV for another enjoyable trip!

Ice machine Better WiFi…read moreWalking trails More gravel, got way too muddy Just didn't work for us

Beautiful area to walk and enjoy the scenery. We came with my grandma, who cannot walk long…read moredistances. She has a wheelchair and I was happy to see the paths around us were all paved, so we were able to push her along them easily. We didn't venture onto any paths with elevation; the main path we chose followed the river and there were lots of areas to walk down to get a close up view or even wade if inclined. The path was shady also which was nice. I loved seeing the waterfall by the river right by the parking lot. This was a great time and I'd definitely return to explore some more paths or take a longer trek.

This was by far one of the best hikes we've done in the area. A quick drive from Mineral Bluff and…read moreunlike many of the hikes we've done in this area the drive up to the parking area was easy and able to be accessed in any vehicle. The hike was a bit challenging in some areas but truly worth every step!

Vogel State Park is one of North Georgia's most scenic and well-kept spots, perfect for anyone who…read moreloves the outdoors. The lake is a great place to fish, whether you're an experienced angler or just relaxing on the shore with family. The hiking trails are well-marked and offer a mix of easy loops and more challenging climbs, all with stunning mountain and forest views.The new visitor center is a real highlight--it's modern, clean, and packed with helpful information about the park's history, wildlife, and local attractions. The staff is friendly and always ready with tips on the best hiking routes or picnic areas.Overall, Vogel State Park is a peaceful escape that combines natural beauty, recreation, and great facilities. It's definitely worth a visit year-round.

What a beautiful campground! It's so nice at night curled up in our teardrop camper…read more Each reserved lot has access to electricity, a picnic table, and a nice fire pit. One thing I really enjoyed were the private bathrooms. Each has a toilet, sink (with handsoap), and a shower that can be adjusted for small children. The bathrooms are kept sparkling clean by the park. Dogs are more than welcome. In fact, most of the people there brought one or two dogs. The lots vary in size from canvas tent and car all the way to travel bus. It's great for a weekend trip away from the city noise!