Vogel State Park is located 11 miles south of Blairsville on US Highway 19 at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Vogel is the second oldest state park in Georgia. At 2,500 feet elevation it is one of Georgia's highest altitude state parks.Hikers can choose from a variety of trails, including the popular 4 mile Bear Hair Gap loop or an easy 1 mile loop of the lake. If you are looking for a more challenging trail, try the 13 mile Coosa Backcountry Trail.
The centerpiece of the park is the 22 acre Lake Trahlyta (pictured here). It is open to non-motorized boats. During summer, there is a beach area for your enjoyment as well as paddle boat rentals. The lake is stocked during trout season with trout and also has bass and bream. Directly below the lake is Trahlyta Falls.
Annual events are held including a springtime Wildflower Walk, Kids Fishing Rodeo, Mountain Music and Arts & Crafts Festival, Fall Hoedown and Christmas Tree Lighting.
The park is populated with white-tailed deer, grouse, raccoon and over 100 species of birds making it a popular area for birdwatchers.
The park was created by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s and there is a small museum outlining the history of the Corps. The park also has a gift shop and miniature golf.
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