Things to do in Blairsville
Goose Creek Trout Ponds
Our trout ponds are “pay ponds”. You pay for what you catch and we require that you keep what you catch! No catch and release, please! The ponds are open most days -call or come by our office for current prices and hours of operation. Nearby Vogel State Park, Wolf Creek, and Lake Winfield Scott offer State regulated fishing. Call (706) 745-5111 for more information.
7061 Goose Creek, Blairsville, GA
Helton Creek Falls
Helton Creek Falls Trail (.3 mile) follows Helton Creek to two waterfalls. The trail accesses the lower falls at both the bottom and top of the falls and ends at the bottom of the upper falls. The total vertical drop is more than 100 feet. The rocks are deceptively slippery around these falls. Call (877) 745-5789 for more information.
US Highway 129 South, Blairsville, GA
Lake Nottely
This popular lake is great for those who love boating, fishing and jet skiing. There are two marinas and several public boat ramps that offer access at different points on Lake Nottely. County-maintained Poteete Creek Park offers lake access, a white sand beach swimming area, campground, boating ramps and picnic facilities. Call (706) 745-5789 for more information.
US Hwy 19 & 129 N, Blairsville, GA
Pappy's Riverwalk
Marketplace includes Trading Post, restaurant, ice cream shop, candy shop, art & craft shops and a variety of other shopping fun. Amish Furniture shop. Taxidermy shop. Christmas shop. Call (706) 745-2965 for more information.
2763 Pappy's Plaza-Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA
Vogel State Park
One of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks, Vogel is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Driving from the south, visitors pass through Neel Gap, a beautiful mountain pass near Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow and gold leaves. Call (800) 864-7275 for more information.
7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA