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Vogel State Park

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Open year-round. Lake Trahlyta is currently drained for dam repairs, affecting the loop trail and waterfall access; all campsites, cottages, and other facilities remain fully operational. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations available through Reserve America or by calling 800-864-7275.

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High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 12:37PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

12:37 PM — October 11th, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Stronger gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north Georgia mountains. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 12:27PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

12:27 PM — October 11th, 8:00 AM

* 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

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Tooni Gap Road Closure

Forest Service Road 816/Tooni Gap Rd, will be closed to all vehicle traffic Monday, September 28th for road maintenance.  This closure will not affect hiking on the Benton MacKaye Trail from GA State Route 60 to the Toccoa Swinging Bridge.

About

Vogel State Park is one of Georgia's oldest and most beloved parks, established in 1931 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Nestled at 2,500 feet elevation at the base of Blood Mountain, the park offers a quintessential Blue Ridge Mountain camping experience. The surrounding Chattahoochee National Forest provides a dramatic backdrop, and the park serves as a gateway to the Appalachian Trail via the Bear Hair Gap and Coosa Backcountry trails. The campground features 90 developed tent, trailer, and RV campsites, most with electric and water hookups. Each site includes a fire ring with grill grate and a picnic table. For those seeking a more primitive experience, 18 walk-in tent sites are available. The park also offers 34 cottages ranging from one to three bedrooms. Campground amenities include modern restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers, laundry facilities, an RV dump station, and a trading post selling firewood, supplies, and souvenirs. Beyond camping, the park offers hiking on several scenic trails, pedal boat rentals, miniature golf, a playground, and a CCC museum celebrating the park's Depression-era origins. A new 6,500-square-foot visitors center opened in 2025. Lake Trahlyta, the park's centerpiece, is currently drained for dam repairs, though all camping facilities remain fully operational.

Directions

Located at 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512. From Blairsville, take US-19/129 south for approximately 11 miles. Turn right onto Vogel State Park Road.

Nearby Campgrounds

Desoto Falls Recreation Area 1.8mi Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area 1.5mi Boggs Creek Campground 3.3mi Lake Winfield Scott Campground 3.1mi Dockery Lake Recreation Area 5.2mi Low Gap Campground 7.7mi Upper Chattahoochee River Campground 8.5mi Smithgall Woods 8.9mi Cooper Creek Campground 9.2mi

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi Yes
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store Yes
Price $30 - $375

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites Yes

Contact

Phone +1 (706) 745-2628

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

Vogel State Park Official Page
Vogel State Park Reservations
Georgia State Parks Rules & Regulations

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