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Unicoi State Park & Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers can get their adrenaline pumping with ziplines and archery at this lakeside park, or simply unwind in nature's peaceful surroundings

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Unicoi State Park & Lodge offers a serene lakeside setting with southern cuisine, a bar, and outdoor activities like ziplining, archery, and kayaking. Amenities include laundry facilities and free self-parking. The staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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9.0 out of 10
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(60 reviews)
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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Helen, Unicoi State Park & Lodge is near theme parks and on the beach. Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Unicoi State Park and Moccasin Creek State Park. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby. Visit our Helen travel guide
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Map
1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA, 30545

What's nearby

  • Unicoi State Park
    Unicoi State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Helen_HelenFesthalle_553248621587587020-5-2
    Helen Festhalle
    6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Helen_AlpineHelen-WhiteCountyConventionandVisitorsBureau_553248621561884251-2
    Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Raven Cliffs Falls
    Raven Cliffs Falls
    13 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Campfire Gather Round
    6 min drive
  • Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
    6 min drive
  • Wendy's
    5 min drive
  • The Troll Tavern
    5 min drive
  • Two Tire Tavern
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15.95 to 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Unicoi Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 20.52 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 to 16.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Unicoi State Park & Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per stay.

What time is check-in at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Unicoi State Park & Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Unicoi State Park & Lodge located?

Situated on the beach, this lodge is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and Unicoi State Park. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Unicoi State Park & Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Misti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
True lodge! Great gathering spaces inside and out. Beautiful setting!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great, fast and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was effective Mountain View was stunning Staff really professional
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect and staff were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in the state park. Very short drive to Helen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff, good room, good accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paryull

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay overlooking a forest. It was very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

The room was very clean and the views spectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Location was excellent and only minutes from downtown Helen. The surrounding property was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family stayed for one night first time in Helen Georgia, we will be back for a longer stay. Between the clean rooms and attractions we love our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff very friendly! Enjoyed the stay and would recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was courteous. We love staying here, the views are wonderful and just quick trip down to Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room, friendly staff! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, very quiet facility. The breakfast buffet was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet breakfast! Quiet and beautiful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daravanh

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Beautiful location. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the rooms! Clean, lots of open areas to play games or sit and talk. The view from our room was excellent! Easy check in too
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lymarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent. Clean and nice place to stay. Love it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

yasneidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and Service 100%
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were large and very clean. Very good dining options. Beautiful surroundings with a beautiful lake. Our stay was very pleasant and we enjoyed every minute of it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at Unicoi was very pleasant. The view from our room was picturesque: woods and a mountain in the background.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was excellent. Fresh fruit was wonderful. Staff worked hard to make sure everything was fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025