One-of-a-Kind Accommodations: Georgia State Parks & Historic sites have sleepover options


Tenting in a yurt. (Courtesy of Georgia State Parks)

When folks consider spending the evening in a state park, the very first thing that involves thoughts is an a-frame tent and hotdogs on the hearth. Whereas there are nonetheless many nice spots to pitch your tent, Georgia State Parks & Historic Websites additionally has distinctive lodging obtainable.  

 From renovated cabins overlooking a lake, atop a mountain, or with a coastal breeze, Georgia State Parks & Historic Websites is residence to everybody’s subsequent unforgettable trip.  And with journey costs on the rise, state park cabins haven’t any extra cleansing charges, and you’re assured a location in a recreation hub.  

Marshside Cabins – Fort McAllister State Park  
These superbly embellished, well-appointed two-bedroom cabins will create the proper low-country getaway. Sitting on stilts overlooking the palm bushes, palmettos, and salt marsh under, friends will take pleasure in sipping their morning espresso on their non-public screened-in porch and having fun with the coastal breeze and this peaceable retreat. 

Mountain Cabins – Smithgall Woods State Park 
Deal with your self to a chic mountain retreat at Smithgall Woods State Park close to Helen. The park options six non-public cabins, some with sizzling tubs and others sitting proper above babbling Dukes Creek. Take pleasure in mountaineering and fly-fishing proper exterior your cabin door.

Yurt Villages – Six State Parks 
Take tenting to an entire new stage with “glamping” yurts. These canvas and wooden tent-cabins have beds inside, a picnic desk and grill exterior, a soothing porch, unimaginable views and sizzling showers are a brief stroll away. You’ll discover yurt villages at Cloudland Canyon, Pink High Mountain, Excessive Falls, Tugaloo, Sweetwater Creek, and lakeside yurts at Fort Yargo state parks. Boaters will particularly take pleasure in these at Tugaloo on Lake Hartwell. These distinctive tenting experiences are well-liked amongst friends, so make sure that to e-book forward to safe the spot of your alternative. 

Historic Farmhouses – Common Espresso State Park 
One in all southern Georgia’s “best-kept secrets and techniques,” Common Espresso State Park is thought for agricultural historical past proven at Heritage Farm, with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane mill and different reveals. Company to the park can actually immerse themselves within the expertise by renting the elegant, 19th-century three-bedroom Burnham Home. The Burnham Home can accommodate as much as 8 folks and has a totally geared up kitchen, central heating and air-con, satellite tv for pc, TV, and board video games. The home is a step again in time with right this moment’s trendy conveniences.  

 Fisherman’s Cabin – Mistletoe State Park 

Positioned on the shores of the 71,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake, which isn’t solely Georgia’s largest reservoir, but additionally touted as the most effective bass fishing spots within the nation, Mistletoe State Park is a fisherman’s haven! Together with the 5 log cabins obtainable to hire contained in the park, there may be additionally a particular Fisherman’s Cabin. This dog-friendly cabin sits instantly on the banks of the lake, options one bed room with a full-size mattress and a queen measurement sleeper couch, and a personal dock optimum for these early risers hoping to reel within the massive one. 

Barrel Cabins at Unicoi State Park.

The Barrel Cabins – Unicoi State Park 
For a really distinctive expertise, sleep in cabins constituted of retired wine barrels at Unicoi State Park in Helen. Exceptional in practically each approach, the one or two-bedroom barrel cabins include full kitchens, residing areas, and porches overlooking the grounds. Cabins provide friends consolation and quirkiness with their uncommon design. Choices vary from a 1-bedroom, 1-bath with a sleeper couch to our 2-bedroom, 1-bath with King or Queen lodging. The cabins are positioned close to Unicoi Lake with quick access to all the nice recreation actions. 

Stone Cabins – FD Roosevelt State Park 
The gorgeously renovated cottages at F.D. Roosevelt State Park does an excellent job of mixing the country historic attraction of those 1930’s houses, with trendy furnishings.  Positioned all through this 9,000-acre park, these cabins provide each gorgeous mountaintop and lakefront views. Each the historic log and stone cabins characteristic absolutely geared up kitchens and full baths, and plenty of provide screened porches for rest after a day of journey.  Insiders Tip: E-book cabin #1 for the final word view from above!  

 Reynolds Mansion – Sapelo Island 
For these with extra lavish style, the Reynolds Mansion is a shocking, historic property positioned on the small barrier island, Sapelo Island. Company can marvel at options resembling marble sculptures, an ornately embellished Circus Room, murals by Athos Menaboni, a bowling lane, billiards, library, and extra, all whereas having fun with the privateness of this secluded island.

Len Foote Hike Inn – Amicalola State Park 
Because the identify suggests, you need to hike in to succeed in this escape within the woods. The straightforward to reasonable five-mile hike leads you to the Hike Inn’s secluded location within the mountains of North Georgia. Its 4 essential buildings provide twenty non-public visitor rooms, sizzling showers, recent linens, and home-cooked meals.