Union County - Appalachian Trail, Festivals, Golf Courses, Lakes, Horseback Riding, and State Parks

Union County is blessed by Mother Nature and preserved by man. Half of the County lies within the Chattahoochee National Forest, offering endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, and horseback riding. It's a scenic wonderland of forested peaks and valleys, with rushing creeks and tumbling waterfalls. Bring your camera to catch your own memories to last a lifetime.

For more information about destinations in Union County, please contact the Union County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 745-5789.

Featured Destinations in Union County, Georgia

	Union County Courthouse The Union County Courthouse is a Romanesque style brick and granite structure built in 1899, unique in its Appalachian Georgia setting.  Housing the Union County Historical Society and Cultural Center, the exhibits display the history and culture of Union County. more information
	Vogel State Park Vogel State Park is one of Georgia’s oldest and most popular state parks, Vogel offers tent and trailer sites, rental cottages, a 20-acre lake, miniature golf, swimming beach, picnic shelters, pedal boats and 17 miles of hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiast. more information
	Helton Creek Falls Helton Creek Falls is always a visitor favorite!  Tucked away on a forest service road, this beautiful double falls is set in deep hardwood forest.  Their total vertical drop is more than 100 feet.  A 300 yard easy trek trail leads to the falls. more information
	Butternut Creek Golf Course & Meeks Park Butternut Creek Golf Course & Meeks Park are both part of the Union Country Recreation Department.  Operated by the County, the golf course includes a clubhouse, Pro Shop, large picnic pavilion and 18 challenging holes. more information
	The Walasi-Yi Center The Walasi-Yi Center is an outdoor outfitters facility and gift shop on the Appalachian Trail where the trail crosses US Highway 19/129 beside the center. more information
	Suches and Lake Winfield Scott Suches and Lake Winfield Scott, west off US 129, where GA 180 meets GA 60, the town “Above the Clouds” is home to Woody Gap School, Georgia’s smallest school with a total enrollment of 115 students in 2006 for its grades K-12.  Suches also hosts the Indian Summer Festival the first weekend in October.  Nearby Lake Winfield Scott is part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. more information
	The Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail is a wilderness footpath that winds over 2,100 miles along the crest of the Appalachian mountains runs through fourteen states. The Appalachian Trail in Georgia extends some 80 miles through the most rugged areas of the Chattahoochee National Forest. more information
	Brasstown Bald Brasstown Bald delights with a 360 degree vista of four states atop Georgia's highest elevation of 4,784 feet. The observation tower at the summit has incredible panoramic daytime and nighttime views.  A Museum offers a film about the rich history of the Bald and the surrounding area. more information
	Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games The Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games are held the 2nd weekend in June and is one of a kind!  Commended for its beautiful setting and friendly people, the Blairsville Festival includes Clan Gatherings, Scottish Vendors, Pipe and Drum Bands, Parade of Tartans, Amateur Athletics, Border Collie Demonstrations, Children's Games and Activities, Scottish Dancing and Music, Scottish Village Exhibit, Scottish Fiddle Workshop, Scottish Harp Workshop, and a Genealogy Tent. more information