Short answer
Vogel State Park is a 242-acre state park in Union County, near Blairsville. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.
One of Georgia’s oldest state parks, at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest, with a 22-acre lake, a swimming beach, 34 cottages and the drive through Neel Gap.
Vogel State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
What it costs
- Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park. Overnight guests pay the daily fee once per stay; parking is not included with a reservation (Georgia State Parks ParkPass page).
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
- County: Union (North Georgia region)
- GPS: 34.76588, -83.92542 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-745-2628
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/Vogel
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-745-2628) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Vogel State Park
Facilities the park lists: 22 Acre Lake; 34 Cottages; 90 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 18 Walk-In Campsites; 1 Pioneer Campground; 4 Picnic Shelters; 1 Group Shelter (seats 90); 1 Lake Pavilion (seats 100); Sand Beach — seasonal; Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum — seasonal; General Store; Playground; Wi-Fi — available at the Visitor Center, museum, group shelter, picnic shelters & cottages; Roku streaming service available in cottages..
Things to do: Fishing; Hiking; Miniature Golf – ADA accessible; Paddling – seasonal rentals available; Picnicking; Swimming; Weddings – park approval required; Geocaching.
Events coming up near Vogel
- On now through Nov 1: Helen Oktoberfest, Helen (about 12 miles away, free to $25)
- Oct 23: Night of the Living Safari, Cleveland (about 15 miles away, free)
- Oct 23 – Oct 25: Mountain Moonshine Festival, Dawsonville (about 26 miles away)
- Oct 24: Mountain Farm Celebration, Sautee Nacoochee (about 14 miles away, from $8)
- Oct 24: Appalachian Brew and Music Festival, Hiawassee (about 16 miles away, from $55)
- Oct 30 – Nov 1: Boo at the Zoo, Cleveland (about 15 miles away)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Smithgall Woods State Park (state park, White County), about 10 miles away
- Unicoi State Park & Lodge (state park, White County), about 12 miles away
- Hardman Farm State Historic Site (state historic site, White County), about 14 miles away
- Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site (state historic site, Lumpkin County), about 16 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia state parks compared: hours, parking, dogs and free accessibility equipment in one table
- Things to do in Blairsville and Hiawassee
- North Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Vogel State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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