Accommodations & Supplies
A.T. Communities
Georgia has six officially designated A.T. Communities that offer lodging, shopping, restaurants and resources for hikers. They are located near the A.T. corridor and include the towns of Blairsville (Union County), Clayton (Rabun County), Dahlonega (Lumpkin County), Ellijay (Gilmer County), Helen (White County), and Hiawassee (Towns County).
These towns are part of a network of 50 communities along the Appalachian Trail that have been officially recognized by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy for the important roles they play in the life of the trail by supporting trail-related activities and helping to protect the trail.
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This information was obtained from third party websites. It is subject to change and is beyond the control of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club. GATC cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information or the adequacy of any accommodations or services listed. All information should be confirmed in advance.
Springer Mountain Area
Amicalola Falls State Park
Accommodations include a beautiful lodge with a restaurant at the top of the mountain, well-equipped cabins, and campsites that include restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. Snacks soft drinks, restrooms and a gift shop are available in the park visitor center at bottom of falls. Additional restrooms are located at the top of the falls at the Hike Inn parking lot. The Visitor Center is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Visitor Center: 280 Amicalola Falls State Park Road Dawsonville, GA 30534
Lodge: 418 Amicalola Falls Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Len Foote Hike Inn
Guests hike from Amicalola Falls State Park to the Hike Inn. For overnight guests, the inn has hot showers, hearty, family-style dinners and breakfasts (trail lunches are available for purchase by overnight guests), educational programs and environmental demonstrations. Snacks, water refills and other hot and cold beverages are available to hikers for a donation.
5 miles by trail north of Amicalola Falls State Park and 4.5 miles by trail south of Springer Mountain.
M-F, 8 am-5 pm, Eastern Time
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Ellijay-Gilmer County, GA -- Appalachian Trail Community
Ellijay is located about 20 miles northwest of Amicalola Falls State Park and is reached from the park by driving west on GA 52 to the roundabout intersection with GA 136 and then north on GA 52 to Hwy 515. Ellijay is an Appalachian Trail Community.
Hikers can find shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, a post office and outfitters in Ellijay.
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Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
1266 Highway 515
South Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 692-2441
Piedmont Mountainside ER Ellijay
1360 South Main Street
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 515-4000
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Main Street Family Care (urgent & primary care)
25 Highland Crossing South, East Ellijay, GA 30540 (next to Walmart)
(706) 273-1954
Open 7 days a week
Post Offices
For facility services and hours, check the website at
https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm
East Ellijay
23 Old Orchard Square
East Ellijay, GA 30539-8173
Ellijay
801 Industrial Blvd
Ellijay, GA 30540-9998
Woody Gap Area (GA Hwy 60)
Dahlonega-Lumpkin County, GA -- Appalachian Trail Community
Dahlonega is located about 20 miles east of Amicalola Falls State Park and is reached from the park by driving east on GA 52. The A.T. crosses GA 60 at Woody Gap. Dahlonega is about 13 miles from Woody Gap.
Hikers can find shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, a post office and outfitters in Dahlonega.
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Union General Hospital Clinic, Suches
56 Firewater Lane, Suches, GA 30572
(706) 747-1036
Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 to 5:00
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin
227 Mountain Dr. Dahlonega, GA 30533
(770) 219-9000
Open 24 Hours
Accordia Urgent Care
400 Walmart Way STE F, Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 867-7666
Open 7 days a week
7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Urgent Care
73 Maxwell Ln, Dahlonega, GA 30533
(770) 766-4725
Open 7 days a week
8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Post Offices
For facility services and hours, check the website at https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm
Dahlonega
72 Alicia Ln
Dahlonega, GA 30533-9998
Suches
2078 Hwy 60
Suches, GA 30572-9998
Neel Gap Area (US Hwy 19/129)
Mountain Crossings (The Walasi-Yi Center)
Mountain Crossings (The Walasi-Yi Center)
Full service outfitter and short-term grocery resupply store located directly on the Appalachian Trail at Neel Gap.
The hiker hostel, which includes a shower (with towel) and a bunk, is available for all hikers on a first-come, first-serve basis. If no bunks are available or if you have a pet, there is free camping available off-property about 200 yards behind the building on the A.T., just beyond the “Raven Cliffs Wilderness” sign.
A mail drop service is available. The store can also send packages and connect hikers with shuttles. Check the website for fees and more information.
12471 Gainesville Hwy., US 19,
Blairsville, GA 30512
Vogel State Park
Vogel State Park is located at the base of Blood Mountain and is one of Georgia’s oldest and most-visited state parks. The park has cabins, campsites, primitive backpacking sites, and a general store. Restrooms, showers and laundry available.
405 Vogel State Park Road
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2628
Learn MoreBlairsville, GA — Appalachian Trail Community
The A.T. crosses US 19/129 at Neel Gap. Blairsville is about 13 miles north from Neel Gap. Blairsville/Union County is an Appalachian Trail Community.
Hikers can find shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores and a post office in Blairsville.
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Union General Hospital
35 Hospital Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2111
Open 24 Hours
Kings Hometown Walk-In Clinic (urgent care)
214 Young Harris St. Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 400-2056
Hours of operation vary, call ahead.
Post Office
For facility services and hours, check the website at
https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm
Blairsville
345 Young Harris Street
Blairsville, GA 30512-9998
Unicoi Gap Area (GA Hwy 75)
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Located 2 miles northeast of Helen. The lodging options at Unicoi State Park & Lodge include hotel-style rooms in the lodge, cabins and campsites. Restrooms, showers and laundry available.
Restaurant located in the lodge.
1788 Highway 356
Helen, GA 30545
Reservations: (706) 878-2201
Helen, GA — Appalachian Trail Community
The A.T. crosses GA 75 at Unicoi Gap. Helen is about 9 miles east from Unicoi Gap. Helen/White County is an Appalachian Trail Community.
Hikers can find shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores and a post office in Helen, which is known as Georgia’s alpine village.
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Chatuge Regional Hospital
110 South Main Street, Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-2222
Open 24 Hours
Post Offices
For facility services and hours, check the website at
https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm
Helen
7976 South Main Street
Helen, GA 30545-9998
Hiawassee
118 North Main Street
Hiawassee, GA 30546-9998
Dicks Creek Gap Area (US Hwy 76)
Clayton, GA -- Appalachian Trail Community
The A.T. crosses US 76 at Dicks Creek Gap. Clayton is about 18 miles east from Dicks Creek Gap. Clayton/Rabun County is an Appalachian Community.
Hikers can find shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, outfitters and a post office in Clayton.
Learn MoreHiawassee, GA — Appalachian Trail Community
The A.T. crosses US 76 at Dicks Creek Gap. Hiawassee is about 11 miles west from Dicks Creek Gap. Hiawassee/Towns County is an Appalachian Trail Community.
Hikers can find shopping, accommodations, restaurants, laundry, grocery stores, and a post office in Hiawassee. Everything is centralized for easy walking.
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Mountain Lakes Medical Center
162 Legacy Point, Clayton, GA 30525
(706) 782-3100
Open 24 Hours
Chatuge Regional Hospital
110 South Main Street
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-2222
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For facility services and hours, check the website at
https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm
Clayton
125 North Main Street
Clayton, GA 30525-9998
Hiawassee
118 N Main St.
Hiawassee, GA 30546-9998