The Lodge at Unicoi is located within 1,050-acre Unicoi State Park in Northeast Georgia, 75 miles from Atlanta’s perimeter (I-285).
In the midst of the Chattahoochee National Forest, located just two miles from the Alpine Village of Helen, the lodge and park area is a beautiful setting for group meetings, family gatherings, and conferences. Guests will enjoy the park’s 12 miles of nature and hiking trails, lake and trout stream fishing, picnic facilities, world-class mountain bike trail, and year-round schedule of activities. The restaurant hours of operation change seasonally based on guest occupancy, so please check on current hours with the Front Desk.
Unicoi State Park & Lodge is a convenient access point to the North Georgia Mountains, which are known for their scenic beauty, wildlife, and a variety of visitor attractions. One of the favored attractions is Anna Ruby Falls, which borders the park.
Make Unicoi State Park & Lodge Your Mountain Destination!
World’s Best Customer Service
Shuttle Service
29 Lakeside and Creekside Cabins
Annual Special Events
Conference and Meeting Rooms
Mountain Bike Trail
Restaurant
Gift Shop
Campgrounds
Beautiful 53-Acre Lake
Visitor Center
Area Sight-Seeing
1,050 Acres to Play
Seasonal Packages
Fishing
Canoeing & Paddle Boats (seasonal)
Hiking
100 Lodge Rooms
Swimming Beach (seasonal)
Adventure Activities
Additional Park Information
Unicoi gets its name from the Unicoi Turnpike, a toll road that brought the first settlers into this area. It is said to mean “place of the white man,” “white man’s road,” “the new way” and “the new beginning.” There is a Cherokee word, “unega,” which means “white.”
Unicoi is 1,050 acres, and Unicoi Lake is 53 acres and is 52 feet deep.
Copperheads and Rattlesnakes are the only two venomous snakes in the area.
Black Bears are the only bears in Georgia. They eat nuts and berries. When there is not enough food in the woods for the bears, they will sometimes be seen. Please keep garbage and food scraps stored in air-tight containers.
DO NOT FEED THE BEARS.
You must have a fishing license to fish.
Swimming is allowed only in designated swimming areas within the boundary of the buoy line. There are no lifeguards on duty.
Hiking trails start at the upper parking lot (level 3). For trail lengths, please ask for a trail map at the Front Desk. No bikes allowed on the hiking trail. Please use the mountain bike trail.
For programs offered year-round, contact the Park Programming Department at ext. 549.
Anna Ruby Falls is a 3/4 mile hike from the Anna Ruby Falls parking area. It is a U.S. Forest Service Area and requires a separate pass.