Blairsville is a scenic wonderland of mountains, forests, lakes, streams, waterfalls, and wildlife. Known for the Blue Ridge Mountains beauty and its world-famous sorghum syrup. Located in Union County Georgia. It is one of the three northeast Georgian counties situated completely within the Chattahoochee National Forest. 


Things to Do:


Lake Nottely
With over 4000 acres and over 100 miles of shoreline offering recreation activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, and much more.









Sorghum Festival
An annual October event of arts and crafts.








Vogel State Park
Over 200 acres offering outdoor recreation including Lake Trahyta, Trahlyta Falls, cottages, tent sites, RV sites, trailers. Located approx. 10 miles south of downtown Blairsville on Hwy 19/129.









Desoto Falls
3 Tier Cascade, 80 feet total
0.7 mile hike one way
Moderate Difficulty

Directions:  From Turner's Corner, head north on Hwy 19/129 for approx. 4 miles. Make a left into the Desoto Falls Scenic Area and follow around to the campground area where the parking is.




Helton Creek Falls
2 Cascades-One 30 feet and the other 60 feet
0.1 mile one way
Easy Difficulty

Directions: From Turner's Corner, head North on Hwy 19/129 for approx. 9-1/2 miles just past Neel's Gap. Make a right onto Helton Creek Rd (FS 118) and proceed approx. 2 miles to the pull off area on the right.



Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
Butternut Creek Golf Course, 20 Union Co Rec Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512, (706)439-6097, Municipal, 18 hole, 6,536 yds, Par 73, Course Rating -70.9
Brasstown Valley Resort Golf Course , 6321 U S Highway 76, Young Harris, GA 30582, (706)379-9900, Public, 18 hole, 6,957 yds, Par 72, Course Rating-73.5
Chatuge Shores Golf Course, 260 Golf Course Road, Hayesville, NC 28904, 828-389-8940


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