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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) 
 
Opcrmcd by 1he Goorg,11, Dcpllttmcm of NiHurnl Resources. Anyone subJCC'tcd 10 discrimina1ion on the t,asl~ gf 13i;, r<1,c, t;QIQr, nn1!onpl Qris1n or disability may cnll or write 1hc dcpartmcm'$" ADA Coord1ru11or. Ir you nct'tl this 10 an 1'kltcrnnte forrntit, con1nc1 the ONR. 
 
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