Vogel State Park

One of Georgia’s oldest and most beloved 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. Hikers can choose from a variety of trails, including the popular 4-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, an easy lake loop that leads to Trahlyta Falls, and the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail.

Featured Birds

Barred Owl

Broad-winged Hawk

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Brown Thrasher

Dark-eyed Junco

The park’s 22 acre lake is open to non-motorized boats, and during summer, visitors can cool off at the mountain-view beach. This park is rich in history, with many facilities being constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during our nation’s Great Depression. The “CCC Boys” story is told in the park’s museum. The CCC museum is open seasonally.

About 145 species of birds have been recorded at Vogel State Park, including: Spotted Sandpiper, Louisiana Waterthrush, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Barn Swallow, Belted Kingfisher, Yellow-throated Warbler, American Robin, Northern Parula, Eastern Bluebird, Tufted Titmouse, and Cedar Waxwing.