Hotels in Blairsville, Georgia

A little about Blairsville...

Blairsville is a city in Union County, Georgia, United States. The population was 659 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Union County.

Brasstown Bald Is the highest mountain peak in Georgia. It has a park with a picnic area and a small observation tower near the peak with a movie chronicaling the change of seasons and the impact of pollution on the mountain. The peak may be reached by bus or by walking from a point halfway to the top beyond which private vehicles are not allowed. The Mountain's Address: Highway 180, Blairsville, GA.

Vogel State Park - Visit this wonderful state park 11 miles south of Blairsville on U.S. Hwy 19-129. The 233 acres includes 85 tent, trailer, RV sites, 18 walk-in sites, 35 cottages and a fantastic 20-acre lake with a swimming beach, plus 4 picnic shelters, pioneer campground and primitive campsites. Recreational activities include hiking, backpacking, fishing, swimming, pedal boat and miniature golf. Special programs are offered throughout the year.

Appalachian Trail - The Appalachian Trail winds through Union County at elevations up to 4,000 feet giving hikers an opportunity to view the Chattahoochee National Forest up close. There are many points where the trail can be accessed allowing hikers to enjoy the trail in any season. Lesser know paths such as Duncan Ridge and the Benton McKaye Trail (where a suspension bridge provides breathtaking view), provide a diversion from the Appalachian Trail.

Lake Nottely - Lake Nottely, a 4,180-acre TVA lake near Blairsville, is popular with 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.

Helton Creek Falls - There are two falls on Helton Creek in the Chattahoochee National Forests. The upper falls which has an observation deck is about 50 yards above the lower falls. The total vertical drop is more than 100 feet. A 300 yard trail leads to the falls. (The rocks are deceptively slippery; please exercise caution). To reach these falls take US 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for about 11 miles. Turn left onto Helton Creek Road, the first road past the entrance to Vogel State Park. Travel 2.2 miles to the parking area on the right. The trail begins on the right just before the parking area. The first mile of this road is paved, fairly narrow, and surrounded by summer homes. The rest of the road is gravel.