Accommodations & Supplies
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Springer Mountain Area
418 Amicalola Falls Road Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 344-1500
Beautiful lodge and restaurant at the top of the mountain, campsites that include showers and a laundry facility with the fee, and walk-in primitive campsites with a privy for late arrivals. Soft drink machines are located near the park office at bottom of falls and at the top of the falls near the Hike Inn parking lot. Park office closes at 5:00 p.m.
5 miles by trail north of Amicalola Falls State Park and 4.5 miles by trail south of Springer Mountain.
(800) 581-8032, M-F, 8am-5pm, EST
Guests hike in from Amicalola Falls State Park. For overnight guests, the inn has hot showers, hearty, family style dinners and breakfasts (trail lunches are available for guests), educational programs and environmental demonstrations. Snacks, water refills and other hot and cold beverages are available to hikers for a donation.
Woody Gap Area (GA Hwy 60)
North on GA 60, 2 miles, at intersection of Hwy 180
(706) 979-1671
Restaurant, camping with no reservations required, Cabins also available.
North, 2 miles on GA 60, then right on Hwy 180 for 0.8 miles
(404) 720-0087
Camping and cabins, as well as other amenities
North on GA 60 at the intersection with Cooper Gap Rd. (USFS 42)
(678) 983-0954
Wolf Pen Gap Store
North on GA 60, 2 miles, at intersection of Hwy 180
(706) 747-2271
Open 7 days a week, the store carries a little bit of everything including groceries, pizza, gas, ice, area maps, prepared foods, fishing gear and camping supplies. No longer a hostel at this location.
Union General Hospital Clinic, Suches
North on GA 60, 2.2 miles, 56 Firewater Lane, Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-1036
Open for medical needs Monday - Friday, 8:30 to 5:00
Post Office, Suches, GA
North on GA 60, 2.1 miles, #2078 Hwy 60
(706) 747-2611
Open Monday - Friday from 12:15 pm to 4:15 pm.
Dahlonega, GA - Appalachian Trail Community
South on GA 60, 14 miles
Shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, fast food, Post Office, Outfitter.
Hiker Hostel at Barefoot Hills: Barefoot Hills Hotel is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Dahlonega, Georgia. Its convenient location near Springer Mountain, the official beginning point of the Appalachian Trail, as well as numerous other prized mountain gaps, has long made it a favorite spot for the trail hiking community. Cyclists, mountain bikers, rock climbers, kayakers, fly-fishing aficionados, boaters, golfers and outdoor enthusiasts from all walks also find Barefoot Hills Hotel conveniently located to some of the finest recreational outings in the southeastern United States. Reserve online or call (770) 312-7342.
Neel Gap Area (US Hwy 19/129)
Mountain Crossings a.k.a. The Walasi-Yi Center
12471 Gainesville Hwy., US 19, Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-6095)
Full service outfitter and short-term grocery resupply store located directly on the Appalachian Trail at Neel Gap. The store is run by Logan and Georganna Seamon. Logan, George and their staff provide terrific support to the long-distance hikers who come through every spring. The center is open from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week.
The hiker hostel, which includes a shower w/towel and a bunk, is available for all hikers on a first come first served basis for $20. No dogs are allowed to stay inside the hostel, but free camping for all is located out back behind the building.
A mail drop service is available, but it is requested that people mail packages within one week of their arrival. Calling to inform the store of an incoming package would be appreciated. The store can also mail out packages using USPS services.
North on US 19/129, 3.0 miles
(706) 745-2628
Vogel State Park has cabins, campsites, limited supplies, laundry, telephone, hot showers and friendly folks.
Blood Mountain Cabins
South on US 19/129, 0.3 miles
(706) 745-9454 or (800) 284-6866.
Cabins sleep up to 6 with showers and kitchens. Call for details on their Thru-hiker rates which are for first come first served hikers.
Blairsville, GA – Appalachian Trail Community
North on US 19, 13 miles
Shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, fast food, Post Office.
Unicoi Gap Area (GA Hwy 75)
Helen, GA - Appalachian Trail Community
South on GA Hwy 75, 10 Miles
Alpine tourist theme. Shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, fast food, Post Office, small hiking shop.
Hiawassee, GA - Appalachian Trail Community
North on GA Hwy 75, 12 miles.
Shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, fast food, Post Office. Everything is centralized for easy walking
Dicks Creek Gap Area (US Hwy 76)
East on US 76, 18 Miles
Shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, fast food, Post Office.
Hiawassee, GA - Appalachian Trail Community
West on US 76, 11 miles
Shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, fast food, Post Office. Everything is centralized for easy walking.
Disclaimer
The information provided here is subject to change and is beyond the control of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club. All information should be confirmed ahead of time.