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goingsolo Says: There are several trails to choose from and some are easy strolls while others are backcountry hikes. The trails are well marked and easy to follow. It all depends on how much time you have and how far you want to go. For those with limited time or who just want to take it...
goingsolo Says: I visited this park on a whim. Driving back from Brasstown Bald, I saw the signs for the turnoff and decided to go explore. When I reached the entrance, the ranger asked if I wanted some suggestions about places to visit within the park. Since I knew nothing about it, I was...
goingsolo Says: This is a very easy trail that loops around the lake and under the scores of trees that flank its shoreline. The lake is a popular place and this trail is not the place to go for solitude. There are picnic tables near the visitor's center and benches set up along the way....
goingsolo Says: The lake is the most popular destination in the summer as Georgia residents from the north and south come to this park to cool off from the hot and humid temperatures. Swimming is allowed in the lake and the small strip of beach is a perfect place for wading in. The lake is...
Campgrounds and cottages: Campgrounds and cottages
goingsolo Says: The combination of a scenic park and cooler temperatures in the evenings due to the slightly higher elevation- a rarity this far south- make Vogel State Park a popular place to stay. There are over 100 sites available for those who want to pitch their tents here. Its a...
Cottages at Vogel: Private Cottages
fa330 Says: Cottages sleep from two to ten people. There is a seven night minimum stay during the months of June, July, and August. All cottages are fully furnished with linens, towels, and cooking utensils. It's like a home away from home!
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The park is approximately two hours North of Atlanta. The roads are hilly and curvy when you reach the mountains.
Updated Sep 22, 2002
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We learned not to go hiking in the woods at dusk! We went out one evening, but as soon as we got into the woods, we decided it was too dark and turned back. Well, we heard the next day that some people had gone hiking right after us and met up with a black bear! YIKES!
Written Sep 22, 2002
goingsolo Says: The Appalacian Trail crosses through the park at Blood Mountain. The trail begins at Springer Mountain in Amicalola Falls State Park and continues through 14 states to its terminus in Maine. Only the dedicated find time to do the entire thing, but, if you want to hike a...
goingsolo Says: Vogel State Park lies at the base of Blood Mountain. Just slightly smaller than Georgia's highest peak, the summit of Blood Mountain can be reached via a 6 mile steep trail which begins near the parking lot. I wouldn't attempt this one on a steamy and humid summer afternoon,...
Juicysmo Says: Creeking! They have some of the best creeks. Get in your bad shoes and even worse clothes and get in! I have so many! I've been going here every year since I was a baby. My fathers family started going when he was a child so I have so many memories of Vogel. I miss the...
fa330 Says: I love the whole park! There are paddleboats, hiking trails, a volleyball court, a playground, a miniature golf course, and a little store for gifts and supplies. When we are here, all the worries of the world seem to disappear.
Hidden Lake, falls and Blood Mountain
Vogel State Park is located about 10 miles south of Blairsville in North Georgia. A sign marks the turnoff from the highway leading to this local favorite. The park was created by the Civilian...
Vogel State Park is a beautiful park located in the GA mountains. The park is named after the Vogel family who were in the logging business. The land was donated to the government sometime in the...
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