r/GeorgiaCampAndHike • u/lorilr • 21d ago

Trip Report Vogel State Park - August

Thanks to those who commented on my earlier post. The walk in sites are a very easy walk from the car - not any further than you would walk to the toilet at any campground. In fact, I walked past the car on the way to the toilet. AND... free, hot showers. This was a very pleasant surprise.

There was plenty of hiking with trailheads in the park - maybe 2 miles to the AT. The trails leaving from the park are easy to find but aren't so well marked - several of us missed the turnoff to Blood Mountain so you've got to pay attention during those 2 miles.

They had entertainment at the pavilion both weekend nights if you were so inclined.

While the sites aren't 100% private, I didn't feel that my neighbors were close enough to be uncomfortable.

There aren't any bear boxes or cables but I decided if a bear came into camp it would be like the old joke about outrunning the bear - I only have to outrun you, not the bear.

All in all a pleasant spot from which to do many miles of day hiking.

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u/[deleted] 20d ago

Glad it worked out! It’s a great campground.

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u/pip-nice 19d ago

What walking spot did you end up taking? We always took spot because it was the only one right next to the creek

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u/lorilr 19d ago

I took K which was the only one left. No complaints.

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u/pip-nice 19d ago

Yeah right up past the bathrooms. Awesome. We love to spot B because it was down secluded by the creek glad you had a great time