- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Smithgall Woods Dukes Creek Conservation Area, 2002 April
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Parks and Historic Sites Division
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Parks and Historic Sites Division
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Parks and Historic Sites Division
- Date of Original:
- 2002-04
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- "Rack card."
2002; title from caption.
6/05. - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA N200.P2 S1 S63 2002
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bs63-b2002
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bs63-b2002
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
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: DUKES CREEK CONSERVATION AREA
FACI LITIES
5,555 Acres Visitor Center Nature Trails Wildlife Viewing
Stands and Food Plots 4 Picnic Shelters The Lodge at Smithgall Woods Pioneer Campground
ACTIVITI ES
Trout Fishing Hiking and Bicycling
- 22 miles of trails Nature Photography Wildlife Observation Picnicking Guided Tours Educational
Programs- advance norice required
l lorth Georgia's premier trout
stream, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mountain property and is a favorite for catch-andrelease fishing. Four miles of trails and 18 miles of roads allow hik,ers and bicyclists to explore hardwoods, streams and wildlife. Trout fishing and guided tours are offered only on certain days of the week, so reservations are required. Smithgall Woods was acquired by the state in 1994 as a gift-purchase from Charles A. Smithgall, Jr., a noted conservationist and businessman. Governor Zell Miller dedicated it as a Heritage Preserve, ensuring this spectacular estate will remain protected for future generations. The Lodge ac Smithgall Woods is an elegant mountain retreat perfect for romantic getaways or corporate gatherings.
Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 41!12
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Smithgall Woods
Conservation Area
Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Atternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348).
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Anna Ruby Falls Alpine Village of Helen Dahlonega Gold Museum Brasstown Bald (highest
point in Georgia)
Vogel State Park Moccasin Creek State Park Dukes Creek Falls
Recreation Area Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy.
HOURS
7 a.m, - 6 p,m. Daily Trout fishing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only.
Reservations required.
INFORMATION
The Lodge at Smithgall Woods: Peaceful seclusion awaits at this elegant mountain retreat perfect for romantic getaways or corporare retreats. Fourteen bedrooms with pri vate baths. Rates include accommodations, meals and leisure/ interpretive activities.
Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545 706/ 878-3087
Georgia Stare Parks and Historic Sites 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1352 East Atlanta, GA 30334 404/656-2770 (TDD 770/ 389-7404)
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