Unicoi State Park & Lodge - Helen

3-star mountain lodge on Unicoi Lake with direct access to canoeing, paddleboarding, and hiking trails in Helen, Georgia

Activities & Recreation

Guests at Unicoi State Park & Lodge can launch canoes, paddleboards, and kayaks directly from the property onto Unicoi Lake. The park offers archery on site, and fishing in the lake is available for guests. Hiking trails run through the surrounding Chattahoochee National Forest and connect to Anna Ruby Falls, 11 minutes away.

Dining & Bars

Unicoi Lodge Restaurant serves classic Southern and American-inspired cuisine, including local mountain trout, as well as assorted buffets. Smith Creek Tavern is a full-service bar on site offering snacks and a full drink menu. The property also has a bar, a snack bar, and a kid-friendly buffet with special diet menus available.

Facilities & Services

The lodge provides a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities for corporate guests, plus a 24-hour front desk and an ATM on site. Wheelchair-accessible rooms with lowered bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails are available, and the property has facilities for disabled guests throughout. A free shuttle service runs to downtown Helen every hour, and the Minimarket on site sells souvenirs, snacks, and toiletries.

Family & Children

Children have access to an outdoor playground and outdoor play equipment, plus board games and puzzles in the common area. The property offers a kid-friendly buffet and children's menus at the restaurant and snack bar. Families can also rent firewood for the outdoor fireplace and picnic area, and the lake provides safe areas for paddleboats and fishing.

Location & Surroundings

Unicoi State Park & Lodge sits in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest, 2 miles from Innsbruck Golf Course. Anna Ruby Falls is an 11-minute drive, and downtown Helen's shops and Oktoberfest are accessible via the free on-site shuttle. Horseback riding is available 11 miles away at Sunburst Stables, and the park's hiking trails connect directly to the forest.

• Location: Chattahoochee National Forest; 2 miles from Innsbruck Golf Course; 11 min from Anna Ruby Falls
• Recreation: Canoeing, paddleboarding, kayaking, archery, fishing, and hiking on site
• Dining: Unicoi Lodge Restaurant serving local mountain trout; Smith Creek Tavern full-service bar
• Family: Outdoor playground, board games, kid-friendly buffet, and outdoor play equipment
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with lowered sinks and grab rails; facilities for disabled guests
• Convenience: Free shuttle to downtown Helen, 24-hour front desk, business centre, and meeting spaces