Vogel State Park: Hours, Fees and Directions

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

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 October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Cost

$10 per vehicle

Where

Blairsville, North Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, 6 ft max

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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.

Plan it in three lines

Getting In
Parking is $10 per vehicle for the day, or $70 for the annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park.
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
What to Do
The official page lists Fishing, Hiking and Miniature Golf – ADA accessible.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Smithgall Woods State Park is about 10 miles away. Coming up near here: Bigfoot Boogie 5K (Riverwalk Run Series) in McCaysville.
6 events within 30 mi

Vogel State Park Hours

Hours at a glance

Hours in a day

Park7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office8 a.m.–5 p.m.

A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.

Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

What It Costs

Parking, by the visit

Day parking vs. the annual ParkPass, by number of visits

$70 annual ParkPass

Day parking is $10 per vehicle. Seven visits cost the same as the $70 annual ParkPass; from the eighth visit the pass is cheaper. Bars show what that many day visits cost in total.

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

Address405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
CountyUnion (North Georgia region)
GPS34.76588, -83.92542 (directions in Google Maps)
Park706-745-2628
Reservations800-864-7275
Official pagegastateparks.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

Around Vogel within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Smithgall Woods State Parkstate park10 mi
2Unicoi State Park & Lodgestate park12 mi
3Hardman Farm State Historic Sitestate historic site14 mi
4Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Sitestate historic site16 mi

Events coming up

5Bigfoot Boogie 5K (Riverwalk Run Series)McCaysville30 mi
6Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade & Tree LightingDawsonville26 mi
7Gobble Wobble 5KBlairsville7 mi
8Mountain Country Christmas in LightsHiawassee16 mi
9Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen)Helen12 mi
10Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Holiday Special RidesBlue Ridge24 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Nov 14Bigfoot Boogie 5K (Riverwalk Run Series), McCaysville (about 30 miles away, from $45)
Nov 21Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Dawsonville (about 26 miles away, free)
Nov 26Gobble Wobble 5K, Blairsville (about 7 miles away)
Nov 26 – Dec 31Mountain Country Christmas in Lights, Hiawassee (about 16 miles away, free to $12)
Nov 27Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen), Helen (about 12 miles away, free)
Nov 27 – Dec 24Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Holiday Special Rides, Blue Ridge (about 24 miles away)

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; 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 October 20, 2026. 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.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, beaches and ice can kill, quickly and without warning. Conditions change by the hour and we cannot see them from here. This page is general information only. It is not a safety assessment, and it does not say or promise that any place, water, ice or activity is safe.

We do not inspect, test, measure or monitor water, ice, currents, depth, water quality, algae, wildlife, access, closures or lifeguard staffing at any place we list.
Posted signs, closures, advisories, flags and the directions of rangers, lifeguards and the land owner or managing agency always override anything here. A place being listed does not mean it is open, legal to enter, or permitted for swimming, wading, boating or fishing, and does not give you permission to be on private land or private water.
Children and weak swimmers: the CDC says to assign a responsible adult to watch children closely and constantly in or near water, with no phone, reading, alcohol or drugs, and to use life jackets for children in and around natural water. It also says inflatable or foam toys are not safety devices.
Open water hides hazards. The CDC names currents, waves, rocks, vegetation and poor visibility. As general guidance (not from a named source), also expect sudden drop-offs, very cold water even on a warm day, submerged objects, boat traffic and changing weather. Never swim alone, and never mix alcohol with water or boats.

Emergency in the United States: call 911. Learn CPR, as the CDC recommends.

Not ConfirmedWe have not verified current water or ice conditions, water quality, access, swimming or boating permission, lifeguard hours, fees, rules or closures for any place on this page. The land owner or managing agency (a park, city, county, state or federal office, or the property owner) is the one who can confirm them. Ask them before you go.

Sources read on 8 November 2026: the Minnesota DNR ice thickness guidelines (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html, no page date shown) and the CDC drowning prevention page (cdc.gov/drowning/prevention, page dated 29 September 2025). Guidance can change and can differ by state and by place: check the current text and your local agency before relying on it. This notice is general guidance only. It is not legal, medical, rescue or professional safety advice, and nobody on this site is a lifeguard or safety professional. You are responsible for your own safety and for any children and pets with you, and you use this information at your own risk. Water, ice, weather and local rules change quickly and differ by state, county and property. To the fullest extent the law allows, this site, its owner and its contributors are not responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage that results from using this information or from visiting any place, water or ice mentioned here. If you do not accept that, do not rely on this page (see the Limits Of Liability in our Terms Of Use).

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Getting In

What to Do

Make It a Day