15 Georgia state parks where you can sleep indoors or in a yurt, with the booking rules the state publishes. Cabins are available at nearly 30 state parks; the page says rates range from around $85 to $250 per night depending on location, season and size, with no separate cleaning fee.
Lodges run by concessionaires (Amicalola, Unicoi and others) publish their own rates; we link them instead of guessing. Every fact below was read on the cited official page and checked ; anything not confirmed is listed under What We Could Not Confirm instead of guessed.
| What to know | Source |
|---|---|
| Cabins are available at nearly 30 state parks; the page says rates range from around $85 to $250 per night depending on location, season and size, with no separate cleaning fee. | gastateparks.org |
| Reservations can be made up to 13 months in advance; Georgia residents may make reservations up to 14 months in advance. | gastateparks.org |
| Most parks require a two-night minimum for cottages booked in advance; a three-night minimum is required for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends. | gastateparks.org |
| Four lodge parks are run by Coral Hospitality and the North Georgia Mountain Authority: Amicalola Falls, Georgia Veterans/Lake Blackshear Resort, Little Ocmulgee and Unicoi. | gastateparks.org |
The Parks
| Name | Town | What it is | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge (Official site) | Dawsonville | Park and lodge managed and operated by North Georgia Mountains Authority and Coral Hospitality; the Len Foote Hike Inn is reached only by hiking a five-mile trail and meals are included. | Cost: Lodge phone 1-800-573-9656; rates not printed Access: Hike Inn: private rooms and a central bathhouse with hot showers (Unique Accommodations) Dogs: Lodge pet rules not on the state page |
| Unicoi State Park & Lodge (Official site) | Helen | Lodge park run by Coral Hospitality/North Georgia Mountains Authority; Unicoi has round barrel cottages and Squirrel’s Nest covered camping platforms for groups. | Cost: Lodge phone 1-800-573-9659; rates not printed Dogs: Lodge pet rules not on the state page |
| Georgia Veterans State Park & Lake Blackshear Resort (Official site) | Cordele | Listed under Lodge Parks, managed by Coral Hospitality and North Georgia Mountain Authority. | Cost: Phone 1-800-459-1230; rates not printed |
| Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge (Official site) | Helena | Listed under Lodge Parks, managed by Coral Hospitality and North Georgia Mountain Authority. | Cost: Phone 1-877-591-5572; rates not printed |
| Cloudland Canyon State Park (Official site) | Rising Fawn | 18 cottages and 10 yurts; also campsites and backcountry sites. | Access: A/C available in yurts (Unique Accommodations) Dogs: Dogs allowed only in cottages designated dog friendly; reservations required, additional fees apply; service animals always welcome (Reservation Policies); Pets are not allowed in or around yurts, except yurt #1 at Fort Yargo and yurt #1 at Skidaway Island (Unique Accommodations) |
| Red Top Mountain State Park (Official site) | Acworth | 20 cottages and 6 yurts on Lake Allatoona. | Access: Yurt maximum occupancy four at Red Top Mountain (Unique Accommodations) Dogs: Dogs allowed only in cottages designated dog friendly; reservations required, additional fees apply; service animals always welcome (Reservation Policies); Pets are not allowed in or around yurts, except yurt #1 at Fort Yargo and yurt #1 at Skidaway Island (Unique Accommodations) |
| High Falls State Park (Official site) | Jackson | 6 yurts; each has a deck, picnic table, grill, furniture, heating, air-conditioning, outlets and ceiling fan. | Access: Yurts at High Falls have a five-person limit (Reservation Policies) Dogs: Pets are not allowed in or around yurts, except yurt #1 at Fort Yargo and yurt #1 at Skidaway Island (Unique Accommodations) |
| Indian Springs State Park (Official site) | Flovilla | 10 cottages plus yurts; cottages and campsites may be reserved for overnight stays. | Dogs: Dogs allowed only in cottages designated dog friendly; reservations required, additional fees apply; service animals always welcome (Reservation Policies); Pets are not allowed in or around yurts, except yurt #1 at Fort Yargo and yurt #1 at Skidaway Island (Unique Accommodations) |
| Fort Yargo State Park (Official site) | Winder | 17 cottages and 6 lakeside glamping yurts. | Dogs: Dogs allowed only in cottages designated dog friendly; reservations required, additional fees apply; service animals always welcome (Reservation Policies); yurt #1 allows pets, other yurts do not |
| Tugaloo State Park (Official site) | Lavonia | 20 cottages and 6 yurts on Lake Hartwell; some cottages have private boat docks. | Dogs: Dogs allowed only in cottages designated dog friendly; reservations required, additional fees apply; service animals always welcome (Reservation Policies); Pets are not allowed in or around yurts, except yurt #1 at Fort Yargo and yurt #1 at Skidaway Island (Unique Accommodations) |
| Skidaway Island State Park (Official site) | Savannah | 3 camper cabins and 3 yurts; camper cabins have a bathroom with shower, kitchen, screened porch and sleeping loft. | Access: Cabin B is ADA accessible. Linen service provided only at Skidaway Island yurts. Dogs: Cabins A and C do not allow pets; Cabin B (ADA accessible) does allow pets. Yurt #1 allows pets (Cottages and Unique Accommodations pages) |
| Sweetwater Creek State Park (Official site) | Lithia Springs | 10 yurts; the page notes no dogs allowed. | Dogs: no dogs allowed (per park page) |
| Smithgall Woods State Park (Official site) | Helen | 6 cottages (Creekside, Smithgall, Dover, Parkside, Garden, Laurel) with 17 bedrooms; some have private hot tubs. | Access: A 1 mile trail leads from the cottages to Dukes Creek Falls. Dogs: Dogs allowed only in cottages designated dog friendly; reservations required, additional fees apply; service animals always welcome (Reservation Policies) |
| Suwannee River Eco-Lodge (Okefenokee State Park) (Official site) | Fargo | Ten cottages, an event room and meeting room; entire Eco-Lodge sleeps up to 40 guests in 12 bedrooms; units 2, 5, 6 and 9 are wheelchair accessible. | Cost: Reservations 800-864-7275; park 912-637-5274; rates not printed Parking: All vehicles must display a ParkPass |
| Mistletoe State Park (Official site) | Appling | 10 cottages, a Fisherman’s Cabin (one bedroom, two bathrooms, boat dock) and 1 tent cabin; the Fisherman’s Cabin is pet-friendly (fee) and ADA accessible. | Access: Fisherman’s Cabin is ADA accessible Dogs: Fisherman’s Cabin is pet-friendly (fee) (Cottages page) |
Rates as Published
- In most cases rates are $23 to $50 for regular campsites, $75 to $250 for cottages/cabins and $75 to $100 for yurts. (gastateparks.org)
- Cottage page: rates range from around $85 to $250 per night depending on location, season and size. (gastateparks.org)
Booking Rules
- Cottage check-in is between 4 and 10 p.m. and check-out is 11 a.m.; you must be at least 18 to reserve a cottage; guests pay the full balance at check-in. (gastateparks.org)
- Shorter stays are allowed for cottage reservations made less than 30 days in advance. (gastateparks.org)
- Deposit: 50% at booking if booked 15 days or more ahead; 100% if booked 14 days or less before arrival. (gastateparks.org)
- Cottage cancellations at least fifteen days before arrival incur a $10 fee; fourteen or fewer days lose 50% of the use fee. (gastateparks.org)
- Phone reservations 1-800-864-7275, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. (gastateparks.org)
- A ParkPass is required for all vehicles and is not included in reservation fees; overnight guests pay one night parking fee for their stay. (gastateparks.org)
Pet Rules
- Dogs are allowed only in cottages designated dog friendly; reservations are required and additional fees apply. Service animals are always welcome. (gastateparks.org)
- Pets are not allowed in or around yurts, except yurt #1 at Fort Yargo and yurt #1 at Skidaway Island. (gastateparks.org)
Yurts
- Yurts are at Cloudland Canyon, Red Top Mountain, High Falls, Indian Springs, Fort Yargo, Tugaloo, Skidaway Island and Sweetwater Creek; maximum occupancy six people (four at Red Top Mountain and Skidaway Island). (gastateparks.org)
- Cooking is not allowed inside the wooden yurt. (gastateparks.org)
Map of Georgia State Park Stays
Not pinned (no confirmed location yet): Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge (Official site), Unicoi State Park & Lodge (Official site), Georgia Veterans State Park & Lake Blackshear Resort (Official site).
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FAQ
How far ahead can you book a Georgia state park cabin?
Up to 13 months in advance, or 14 months for Georgia residents. (gastateparks.org)
Are dogs allowed in state park cabins?
Only in cottages designated dog friendly; reservations are required and additional fees apply. (gastateparks.org)
Are there cleaning fees?
The state says it does not charge a separate cleaning fee. (gastateparks.org)
What is the minimum stay?
Most parks require a two-night minimum for advance reservations; three nights on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends. (gastateparks.org)
What We Could Not Confirm
- Per-park nightly rates not printed on individual park pages read; only the statewide ranges are given.
- Amicalola, Unicoi, Georgia Veterans and Little Ocmulgee: lodge room rates, minimum stays, pet rules and counties not on gastateparks.org pages (operated by concessionaire; check with the concessionaire). Counties for these and Fargo/Cordele/Helena left blank.
- Which specific cottages are dog friendly at each park not listed on pages read.
- Callaway Gardens is private and was excluded; Jekyll Island not covered.
- Towns (Dawsonville, Helen for Unicoi, Cordele, Helena) and region labels for the four lodge parks come from general knowledge, not from an official page; confirm before use.
- Towns shown for state park entries are the nearest town and were not all read from the cited page.
- Towns and regions for lodge entries come from our own place pages, not from the cited lodging page.
How we checked this guide: Dates, hours, admission and parking prices, and access details were verified against the official sources listed below on . Operators change schedules and raise prices without notice, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you drive. The figures in this guide also feed our Georgia Attraction Transparency Index and Family Day-Out Cost Index.
Sources
- Georgia State Parks Reservations
- Reservation Policies
- Cottages
- Yurts & Unique Accommodations
- Suwannee River Eco-Lodge
- AmicalolaFalls
- CloudlandCanyon
- RedTopMountain
- HighFalls
- IndianSprings
- FortYargo
- Tugaloo
- SkidawayIsland
- SweetwaterCreek
- SmithgallWoods
- Mistletoe
The It's Georgia Editorial Team writes every answer on this site around the questions a busy family actually asks before a trip: how long is the drive, what does parking cost, can the stroller make it, are dogs allowed. Details are checked against official park, city, and venue sources, and each answer shows the date it was last updated.
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