PROGRAMS
The park offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities including scheduled programs concerning natural resources, folk culture and the history of the north Georgia mountains.
Programs on natural resources center around the environment, how man is changing it and how he can live in harmony with it. Folk culture seminars involve the eras of Indian civilization, pioneer life, and modern society in the mountains. Other programs concern the history of north Georgia gold mining, timber industry and land development.
Activities at Unicoi include mountain music programs and performances by our mountain dance team, the Unicoi Cloggers. Appalachian arts and crafts workshops are conducted in pottery, weaving , quilting , and macrame.
The adventuresome may hike the Appalachian Trail, climb Yonah Mountain or canoe the white waters of the Chattahoochee, Chestatee or Chattooga Rivers. The whole family will enjoy visiting Dahlonega's Gold Museum, Tallulah Gorge, Anna Ruby Falls or shopping in the Alpine Village of Helen and other area shops .

UNICOI HISTORY
Unicoi is Georgia's most unique State Park and only Stateoperated conference center.
Throughout its history Unicoi has been dedicated to helping people enjoy outdoor recreation without upsetting the delicate balance of nature. For seven years Unicoi was operated as Georgia's only outdoor recreation experiment station.
When the 278 acre park opened on June 5, 1954 it had no campsites and few other facilities. Concerned north Georgians worked for many years to create an outdoor recreation experiment station and their goal was attained in 1968 when the State General Assembly created the North Georgia Mountains Authority. Titled to the Authority for experimental use were 1013 acres, including the existing park and its facilities. Later acquisitions increased total acreage to 2041 .

Beach Activities:
During the summer visitors may swim, fish, canoe or go boating in Unicoi Lake.
Unicoi has two beaches. The Day-Use Beach serves guests who are visiting Unicoi for the day. Picnic tables, barbecue grills, concessions and a beach house are located there. The area's most popular feature is a rope swing over the lake.

Rates: Swimming- SOt per person- all ages
Canoes and Row Boats- $1.00 per hour; $5 per day (8 hours).
The Stay-Use Beach serves Unicoi's overnight guests. It features swimming, boating, cabanas and a general store. Swimming is free ; canoe and row boat rentals are the same as the Day-Use Beach.
Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m . to 7 p.m .

The Authority operated Unicoi until September, 1973 when control was transferred to the State Department of Natural Resources, Office of Planning and Research.
Unicoi conducted many research projects when it was an experiment station. Examples include an outdoor therapeutic program for emotionally disturbed youngsters, sewage disposal by spray irrigation, Chattahoochee Corridor Study land use plan and a Master Plan Study development guide for Unicoi.
Unicoi's research department and the Station 's research role were discontinued ; it again became a State Park on July 1, 1975.
Today Georgia's Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Historic Sites Division utilizes Unicoi's unique characteristics to give visitors a memorable experience with nature.
For reservations or more details write:
P. 0 . Box 256 Helen, Georgia 30545 or call AC404-878-2201 Open Year 'Round
All fees, rates, hours and dates are subject to change without notice.

For information on other State Parks:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Office of Information & Education 270 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Telephone 404-656-3530
Georgia State Parks and all park facilities are open to all people regardless of race, creed , color, sex, age or national origin .
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UNICOI
STATE PARK
Helen, Georgia

CAMPSITES Secluded campsites , surrounded by woods , prov ide full benefits to campers with minimal impact on the land . The 103 campsites include 57 recreational vehicle sites, 30 tent sites and 16 hillside platforms called squirrel's nests. Each site has a picnic table and grill and nearby comfort stations are equipped with hot showers and flush toilets. All campsites have access to water and 18 of the R.V. sites have electricity. A general store in the campground sells camping supplies. In order to preserve Unicoi 's beauty and insure your safety, campfires are permitted only in designated fire rings where wood is supplied . Campsites are rented on a first-come , first-served basis with the exception of the squirrel's nest (see squirrel's nests). Tent Camping: To provide quieter surroundings tent sites are separated from the vehicle area. Designed for seclusion, the sites are located from 10-200 yards from the parking area. The tent sites are 14' X 14' gravel pads.
R.V. Camping: The recreational vehicle sites are constructed of gravel and
asphalt for all weather camping . The largest recreational vehicles can be accommodated in nearly all our R.V. sites. A dump station is available for vehicles with holding tanks. Squirrel's Nests: (group camping)
The squirrel's nest platforms are built on stilts and are located on a steep hillside. Each platform has a back wall , floor and roof, and will accommodate four people.
Because the squirrel's nest is Unicoi's only group camping area, reservations are accepted for platforms. Rates
Tent Sites . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . ........ . . . ... . ..... . . .$3 .50 each R.V . Sites
Electric . . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . . .... ... .. . .. ......$5 .00 each Nonelectric . ..... . .. . .. . .. .. .... . .... ... . . ..$4.00 each Squirrel 's Nest . . ... .. .. .. . . ... . .. . .. . . . . . .... .. .$2.50 each

COTTAGES
The 20 cottages at Unicoi were designed so that trees and plants would not have to be bulldozed away for construction sites. Stilts and three unique shapes solved the problem of clearing and erosion while still providing guests with cozy living quarters.
All cottages are completely furnished and equipped with cooking utensils, silverware, stove, refrigerator, fireplace, electric heat, hot water, linens and blankets.
Cottages " A" , the barrel cottages have a single bedroom and accommodate four people. " B" cottages, the hillside duplexes have two bedrooms and accommodate four people. The " C" cottages have three bedrooms and accommodate six people.

RATES Cottage

Dally

Weekly Maximum Occupancy

"A"

$16 .00

$ 96 .00

4

" B"

$19 .00

$114 .00

4

"C"

$21 .00

$126 .00

6

Check-In Time 4:00 p.m.

Check-Out Time 12:00 noon

Maximum occupancy limitations are strictly enforced.

Cottages are rented for a m inimum period of one week from June through August ; and are rented for two nights minimum with a maximum of two weeks duri ng the remainder of the year.

Reservations are accepted up to eleven months in advance. Pets are not allowed.

LODGE

Unicoi 's versatile 60 room lodge serves conference groups, families and individuals.

Guest rooms are located in three adjacent buildings known as clusters. The rooms are cedar paneled, carpeted with individual temperature controls and telephones. The focal point of each cluster is the commons room where comfortable sofas, chairs and a free stand ing fireplace create a perfect atmosphere for informal gatherings.

Rate
2 double beds with sleeping loft ... . . . . . .$20.00 2 twin beds with sleeping loft . . . .. . . . . . . .$18.50 2 double beds ..... . ........... . .... . .. .$17.00 2 twin beds ... . .. . ... . ... . . . . .. . . . . . ....$15.50 Single .. ... .. . . . . . . . ............. . ... ...$14.00

Maximum Occupancy
6 4 4 2 1

*Effective January 1, 1976

If more than two people occupy a room , add $2 .00 per additional guest (age 12 or over).

Check-in Time 4:00 p.m. Check-out Time 12 :00 Noon Pets are not allowed . Maximum occupancy limitations are strictly enforced.

RESTAURANT
The specialty at Unicoi 's restaurant is mountain trout, but guests may also choose from a wide menu that ranges from tasty sandwiches to thick steaks. Delicious buffets are often served where one price buys all you can eat, including salad, dessert and drink.
Unicoi is famous for its breakfast buffet and Sunday dinner.
The fireplace and peaceful view of the surround ing mountains complement the good food.
Picnics, cookouts and banquets may be arranged for groups. The restaurant is open year round to the public.

CONFERENCES Un icoi houses Georg ia's only State-operated Lodge/Conference Center and will accommodate 10 conven ing fo r a sem inar or up to 180 gathering for a national meeting. Unlike resort hotels with incidental meeting facilities , Unicoi Lodge was designed and built primarily as a Conference Center; the exceptional recreational facilities and tranquil environment enhance this primary function . Meeting facilities include fully equipped seminar and conference rooms ; and in addition , commons rooms, verandas and amphitheaters for more casual sessions. Unicoi offers the latest in aud io-visual equipment, such as a bu ilt- in sound system and projection booth in our main conference room. A professional conference staff provides assistance to your group in planning and program presentation to insure the success of your meeting. Programs and meals can be tailored to meet your group's special needs. For further information contact our Conference Staff.
CRAFTSHOP Appalachian culture is the core of Unicoi's Craftsho p. Locally made handcrafts representative of the mountain area con vey to the public the folkways and life of the Southern Appalachians. Featuring mountain toys, dolls, pottery and the largest quilt display in the Southeast the Unicoi Craftshop benefits not only local craftsmen but the public by presenting a living educational experience.