Smithgal Lodge is Enchanting. There is no other way to explain it. It's a beautiful setting that takes you far away. We took our grown children and their families here after Christmas (2012). It was a wonderful way to relax and bond with them. The guys fished. We hiked, explored Helen and enjoyed the beauty of Nature that is all... More

We stayed in the Garden Cottage and hiked nearly all the trails. This state park is extraordinary! It is a conservation park. Limited motorized vehicle use and wonderful interpretative trails. The staff is excellent! I can't recommend it enough.

This is going to be short. This place is breathtakingly extraordinary. Check it out and go there. It's a perfect place for a small family reunion (or huge if you rent the other cottages, too), a romantic get-away, a board meeting, discussion group, etc, etc, etc. Creek-side log house + crackling fire + lots of space + beautiful trails... it's... More

If you’re looking for peaceful place to escape from the grind of daily life, this is the spot. There are five “cottages” situated together, but with good spacing, inside of a 5,600 acre nature preserve. To reach the cottages, you enter a gate to access the 1.3 mile single lane road which takes you through the woods to where the... More

My wife and I had the privilege to visit this conservation area today. This is a beautiful place surrounded by beautiful places. Smithgall Woods limits itself by it very mission. I feel it’s mission is good and the correct thing to be doing in the current state of our environment. Give me a minute and I will explain: The property... More

This is a part of the Ga. state park system...but it is amazing. My family stayed in the creekside cottage this past weekend. We had 6 rockers on a porch overlooking a creek. Just outside the door was a footbridge that led you up the hill on a lovely hike. The cottages are furnished with a full kitchen..pots and pans,cookie... More

Just returned from a wedding and two night stay at The Lodge (actually rented out all of the "cottages"). Words can not describe how classic these accomodations are while being tucked away in the mountains. Great space for the price, every detail perfect, and fall asleep to the sounds of the creek. Wonderful weekend!

What an amazing place to stay. its in such a beautiful location, very romantic, right outside of helen, but far enough away to not be bothered. great for a getaway. all the staff was excellent, and the place was very well kept up. i would surely return!

We just got back from a 2 night stay at Smithgall. We loved it so much that we are already planning our trip next year and plan on taking our parents and kids. We didn't know about this place until a few months ago although we go to Vogel state park very often and it is very nearby. We are... More