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Smithgall Woods Sign
Georgia's premier trout stream, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular 5664-acre mountain property. It is a favorite for catch-and-release fishing.
Smithgall Wood Visitor CenterSmithgall Woods - Dukes Creek Conservation Area is a terrific place to go and enjoy a peaceful day outdoors. Take a day to smell the flowers and have an outing with your friends and family.

My husband and I visited during the weekend and saw families riding bikes together, lots of fishers and people laying on the greenspace basking in the sun.

The Visitor Center is located close to the entrance of this lovely state park. Right next to the center is a Red-Tail Hawk.

One of the largest and most common of hawks, it is often seen soaring or perched in a tree searching for prey. Red-tailed hawks vary considerably in color. However, most adults are brown with a red tail. A band of dark streaks forms a belt across the white belly. Rodents and rabbits are its main diet, along with birds, snakes and lizards.

There's a nice walking trail that starts just beyond the visitor center. It is ADA handicap accessible. Along the way, you are greeted by lots of smiling colorful flowers.

We were surprised to discover Bay Bridge. This covered bridge is dedicated In loving memory of 'Bay' Elizabeth Smithgall Watts. It is situated over Dukes Creek.

There is also a trail that leads to Dukes Creek Falls Waterfalls. The walk to this trail is a couple of miles. You can take this scenic walk, or drive up to Dukes Creek Waterfalls closeby and have a much shorter walk to it.
Smithgall Woods Concervation Area Red Tail Hawk
Flowers at Smithgall Woods Conservation Center
Park Amenities & Activities - North Georgia's popular trout stream, Dukes Creek, flows through this mountain property BulletPioneer Campground for youth groups only Bullet2 picnic shelters BulletVisitor center BulletWildlife Observation BulletHunting BulletArchery BulletBird watching BulletTrout Fishing – reservations required, catch-and-release only BulletRanger Programs - reservations required Bullet Environmental education activities BulletGuided Tours Bullet Hiking and Bicycling – 23 miles of roads and trails, 5 miles of nature trails, most closed during scheduled hunts - call to reserve first BulletWireless Internet BulletNature Photography -- viewing stands and food plots BulletVisitor Center with Discovery Room BulletGeoCaching BulletWeddings (park approval required)
Hours, Fees, Contact, Address, GPS Location & Driving Directions
Bullet 8 AM-6 PM / Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Bullet 7 AM-6 PM / Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Bullet Trout fishing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only (daily for lodge guests). BulletReservations required. Bullet All visitors must register at the Visitor Center. $5 Parking Fee.

Phone - 706-878-3087 at 8 am - 5 pm - Campsites & Shelters Reservations: 1-800-864-7275 - Address: 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen Georgia 30545 - GPS Coordinates: N 34.691950 and W -083.767150 - Located on GA Hwy 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen Georgia , just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy/GA Hwy 348
Owl at Smithgall Woods Conservation Center
This owl is on display inside the Visitor Center. More pictures will be added in soon. Return later this week to see a black bear, fox, bobcat, turkey and more.
Paved trail at Smithgall Woods
Bee homes at park
This paved trail is long and easy to walk on. It starts out with a little uphill, then is mostly flat afterward. It is ADA accessible. The tall trees offer nice shading. There are many different types of pretty wild flowers along the way. There are also a couple of picnic shelters. Above, you see the honey bee homes on this path.
River at Smithgall Woods
This is Bay's Bridge. Just in front of it is a memorial on a rock. It says 'In loving memory of 'Bay' Elizabeth Smithgall Watts 1941-1994. Professor of Anthropology Tulane University.' This pretty covered bridge sits over Dukes Creek. See more pictures of Bay's Bridge here.
Smithgall Woods Conservation Center Primitive Campsite
Picnic area at campsite
This campsite is for youth groups only. There are 6 primitive sites spread out in this one area. Amenities here include a picnic shelter with grill, a fire ring, wood for fire and a vaulted toilet. Return later this week for more pictures of this area. This primitive campground is just past Bay's Covered Bridge.
Indian Art
Here's a picnic shelters along the path. This Indian Art is at the entrance of this park. See some of the visitor center that displays wildlife below.
Smithgall Woods Conservation Center Wildlife Display
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