Vogel State Park in Blairsville reveals new visitor center

New visitor center at Vogel State Park

Vogel State Park has a new visitor center and Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken checked it out on Tuesday morning.

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - There’s a big new addition at Georgia’s second-oldest state park.

What we know:

Vogel State Park in Blairsville recently unveiled a 6,500-square-foot visitor center, a spacious upgrade from its previous facility. Park officials say the project was made possible in part by a $4.67 million Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grant. The new building features a retail area, office space for rangers, and a reservable multipurpose room.

What they're saying:

Staff members say the design was intended to honor the history of Vogel State Park, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Located at the base of Blood Mountain, and close to the famed hiker’s refuge Mountain Crossing at Neel Gap (featured earlier this year on Good Day Atlanta), the park welcomes more than 350,000 visitors annually. It features a 22-acre lake, numerous hiking trails, and accommodations including cottages and campsites.

Vogel State Park is located at 405 Vogel State Park Road in Blairsville. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Admission is free, with a $5 parking fee. For more information on visiting the park, click here.

Another look at Vogel State Park visitor center

Vogel State Park has a new visitor center and Good Day Atlanta was invited to check it out this week.

We’re no strangers to Vogel State Park here at Good Day Atlanta, having featured the historic property before. But when we heard about the new visitor center, we knew we had to make a return trip. Click the video player in this article to check it out!