Smithgall Woods State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listedAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 878-3087
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Alert Visitor Center NoticeAll visitors must register at the Visitor Center.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Hiking NoticeView Hunting Schedule The Laurel Ridge Trail is a safety zone and is open for hiking at all times, even during scheduled hunts.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Fishing NoticeTrout fishing is only allowed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, October – May, and requires a reservation. No fishing access for Day Use… (more)
Trout fishing is only allowed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, October – May, and requires a reservation. No fishing access for Day Use Visitors June - September. Overnight cottage guests may fish any day during their stay throughout the year.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Smithgall Woods State Park is a park in White County, about 17 miles northeast of Dahlonega.
Things to do include archery, hunting in season, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 28 miles, according to the park. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–Dark Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets welcome if leashed (6 ft max) and attended; not allowed in buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas, beaches, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.
Statewide rule from Georgia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
State parks: per-vehicle daily ParkPass parking fee ($10); overnight guests pay once per stay. State historic sites: per-person admission set per site (shown in each site's sidebar).
Statewide fee rule from Georgia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Georgia park passes
- Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
- Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
- Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details
From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-864-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Cabins and lodging
- Cottages: 6 units
6 Cottages
Things to do
ArcheryBikingWildlife viewing and birdingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingGeocaching
Trails
Biking Hiking — 28 miles of trails
Fishing
Trout Fishing — seasonal, reservations required, catch & release only
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
• Cabins: Dover Cottage • Day Use Restrooms: Yes • Trails: Yes (Crushed Gravel, 0.33 mile) • All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 61 Tsalaki Trail
Helen, GA 30545 - Nearest town
- Dahlonega — about 17 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.6919, -83.7672
- Phone
- (706) 878-3087
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology