North Georgia Hikers/Campers/etc - Winter Camping Sites?

[M3Alpine99]

As with most state or federal parks they close up around October or sometimes November.

Anyone know any sites up north that are actually open year round or atleast deeper into winter? Using google and searching it seems most are October or November at the latest.

Anyone know anything else?

[quik1]

What kind of camping? like, pads for the tent and whatnot, or you find the clearing in the trees camping?

[M3forJTB]

I've camped on Cumberland Island in December... you might want to check with them via www.nps.gov

Dunno if you're looking for mountains or maritime/beach though.

[M3Alpine99]

I need to be able to drive into the site in lowered cars... Couple BMW E30 friends that we normally camp at the Dragon during the year want to come down to Georgia. So hiking in and finding a spot is what I prefer but need a 'site' and a place to park this time

[RichE30]

Not sure how far north you are wanting to go, but I think Red Top Mtn is open 12 months of the year. Also, close enough that it could be easily scouted if you aren't familiar with the place. Check it out.

[M3Alpine99]

Originally Posted by RichE30

Not sure how far north you are wanting to go, but I think Red Top Mtn is open 12 months of the year. Also, close enough that it could be easily scouted if you aren't familiar with the place. Check it out.

I know Red Top Mountain. Very familiar since Lake Allatoona is right there

[NiteTrain]

try andy's cove just north of Helen on 75 (not I-75 but the 75 that runs through downtown helen) There's parking right off the road and you can hike into trey mountain, there's some camping sites back there. Also, that would be a fun road to run in the bmw.

[M3Alpine99]

Originally Posted by NiteTrain

try andy's cove just north of Helen on 75 (not I-75 but the 75 that runs through downtown helen) There's parking right off the road and you can hike into trey mountain, there's some camping sites back there. Also, that would be a fun road to run in the bmw.

Of course

[RichE30]

Originally Posted by M3Alpine99

I know Red Top Mountain. Very familiar since Lake Allatoona is right there

So does that mean its too close? And is it open all year?

[M3Alpine99]

Too close. I want to be around Helen, Young Harris or Cleveland area... closer to the roads!

[DADx2]

http://www.unicoistatepark.org/

[M3Alpine99]

Originally Posted by DADx2

http://www.unicoistatepark.org/

Can't find full info... open year round?

Odd that one site says no tents so you sleep outside on a wooden platform? hehe

[DADx2]

• I have camped there once in a pop up camper, and once in one of their really nice 2 room cabins. Each of those time, I remember seeing several spots where folks used tents. It is an extremely popular campground, so I couldn't imagine them not being open all year round.
  
  Copy and pasted from the site:
  
  
  Park Programs - Programs are ongoing all year and involve nature, culture, history and
  recreation topics. Special programs can be offered for group visits by prior arrangement with park staff. Please visit the state's park website to find out what programs are being offered when you plan on visiting Unicoi.
  Unicoi State Park contact Information
  
  This website is not affiliated with the state park or the state of Georgia.
  Unicoi State Park & Lodge
  P O Box 849
  Helen, GA 30545
  website
  Reservations (800) 864-7275
  Lodge Reservations (800) 573-9659
  Park (706) 878-2201
  

[M Junkie]

when are you planing?? and do you plan on just you and your lady or others as well. might be down for a drive(even if i bring the ford)/park/hike in/camp.

[Dominic49]

http://jaceland.com/index.html

good people. give them a call.

[M3Alpine99]

Originally Posted by M Junkie

when are you planing?? and do you plan on just you and your lady or others as well. might be down for a drive(even if i bring the ford)/park/hike in/camp.

No set dates yet. E30 peeps... no womenz.

[hennarot e]

anywhere around wolf pen gap is great, many sideroads to just pull off and stay.

[Doonbugg]

I just took my motorhome up to Unicoi State Park two weeks ago, Very nice park. Nice people in charge of it.

[M3Alpine99]

Originally Posted by hennarot e

anywhere around wolf pen gap is great, many sideroads to just pull off and stay.

And road is stellar

[hennarot e]

Originally Posted by M3Alpine99

And road is stellar

ch'yeah i'd say 92% of the reason to go. Banked turns......