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Smithgall Woods State Park

Helen, Georgia

Welcome to the beautiful Smithgall Woods State Park located just outside of Helen, Georgia. This peaceful and beautiful park is a popular getaway for wedding or other parties. It is named for the man who generously donated the land to the State in 1994, Charles Smithgall.

Fishing: Perhaps the most popular of the many recreational activities at Smithgall Woods State Park is trout fishing on Duke's Creek. Many people come from miles around for one of Georgia's best trout streams.

Trails: Smithgall Woods State Park boasts over 5 miles of hiking trails leading through the North Georgia Mountain Wilderness. One may see white-tailed deer, bobcats, foxes, blackbears, raccoons, squirrels, or many others.

Lodging: Smithgall Woods State Park boasts 6 cottages Smithgate, Creekside, Dover, Parkside, Laurel, and Garden Cottage. Altogether they have 17 bedrooms with TV's and telephones. Some of the cottages have porches with views of Duke's Creek and even others have hot tubs.

To contact the office please call 706-878-3087.

5,699.38 acresabout six and three quarters Central Parks
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Acreage5,699.38
Managed byState of Georgia
Address61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545
Coordinates34.674935, -83.746591
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