Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park, is in the Chattahoochee National Forest just north of Helen, Georgia, encompasses 1,050 acres of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. The park’s centerpiece is the stunning 53-acre Unicoi Lake, offering opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and paddle boating. Established in 1954 and once known as the “Outdoor Recreation Experiment Station” in the 1960s, Unicoi boasts a rich history and a diverse landscape of forests and mountain terrain. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including hiking along 12 miles of trails, mountain biking on an 8-mile loop, ziplining through the forest canopy, and trying their hand at archery or hatchet throwing. With a range of accommodation options from lodge rooms and cabins to RV and tent campsites, Unicoi State Park serves as an ideal mountain retreat and a gateway to explore the surrounding attractions like Anna Ruby Falls and the Bavarian-themed town of Helen.