Smithgall Woods
The Pioneer Campground is open and available to qualifying youth and conservation groups by phone reservation only. Groups must call the park at 706-878-3087 for capacity limits and to book. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to dark, with the office open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 12:27PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast Georgia, including the following counties, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Dodge, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Putnam, Telfair, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central Georgia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington and Wilkes. In north central Georgia, Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, Rockdale, Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In southeast Georgia, Toombs. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Post Tropical Cyclone Isaias will continue to bring bands of moderate to heavy rainfall to the area through Saturday night. Further bands of heavy rainfall remain possible for eastern Georgia this afternoon. Expected rainfall totals remains at a general 1 to 4 inches with a localized swatch of up to 8 inches possible by event end. Tropical rainfall rates and training bands of thunderstorms may lead to flash and riverine flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Smithgall Woods State Park offers primitive group camping at its Pioneer Campground, which is reserved exclusively for youth and conservation organizations such as Scout troops. The campground cannot accommodate RVs or trailers and is designed for tent camping with basic amenities typical of Georgia State Parks pioneer sites. The park was gifted to Georgia in 1994 by conservationist Charles A. Smithgall Jr. and spans 5,664 acres of Appalachian foothills west of the alpine village of Helen. Dukes Creek, a premier catch-and-release trout stream, flows through the property. Fishing is permitted only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October through May and requires a separate reservation. Five miles of hiking trails and 18 miles of roads provide access for hikers and mountain bikers. The park also features six well-appointed cottages for those seeking more comfortable accommodations. Several cottages have stream-side porches or private hot tubs. A one-mile trail connects the cottage area to scenic Dukes Creek Falls.
Directions
From Helen, take GA-75 Alt west for approximately 3 miles. The park entrance is at 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 - $895 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (706) 878-3087 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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