Unicoi State Park
| Unicoi State Park | |
|---|---|
State Park | |
| Website | Official website  |
Unicoi State Park & Lodge is a 1,050-
Smith Creek. The park is especially popular in October, when the autumn leaves in the forest change colors.[1] Unicoi is a name derived from the Cherokee language.[2]
Entry to the park is from
U.S. Forest Service and run by the non-profit Cradle of Forestry. Separate parking fees must be paid for the park and the falls
.
In August 2005, some damage occurred to the park when a
timber, and small controlled burns were used to eliminate excessive dead vegetation, while the branches from the timber were turned into mulch
used in the park.
Facilities
- 82 tent, trailer, RVcampsites
- 33 walk-in campsites
- Squirrel's Nest camping shelters
- 30 cottages
- 100-room lodge and wireless Internetservice
- Restaurant
- 53-acre (210,000 m2) lake and beach
- 7 picnic shelters
- Meeting facilities
Activities
- Zipline
- Hiking - 12 miles (19 km) of trails
- Mountain biking - 8 miles (13 km) of trails
- Fishing - accessible docks
- Swimming
- Canoe and pedalo rental (seasonal)
Annual events
- Visiting Artist Series (May–September)
- Saturday Evening Music Concerts (May–September)
- Outdoor Adventure Day (Year Round)
- Breakfast with Santa (December)
References
- ^ GA State Park
- ISBN 0-915430-00-2.