My husband and I were in contact with pines for about 2 months trying to schedule a reservation…read morewith them because my husband is doing the ranger program they have there in Franklin. Pat one of the owners was extremely rude on the phone and a month before we were supposed to be there they decided they couldn't take us. So after getting the run around for months and then getting told to basically shove it we found a much better campground to stay at that was extremely nice on the phone and quick to schedule with. 10/10 don't recommend pines. If I could give negative stars I would.

Great RV park with a few tent sites and 2 cabins. Stayed about a week with my dog after evacuating…read moreFlorida for hurricane Irma. The owners were very helpful and had lots of information. Hiked a few parts of the AT, which zig zags all around this area. Dog friendly park! Clean bathrooms, respectful RV-ers, and free hot showers!

Camped here 4 years ago and then again last week. The campground is always pleasant, but as other…read morereviewers have said on other sites, it is RV heavy and therefore, generator happy. The noise isn't bad,and they have a quiet time from 10pm-8am, so sleeping is simple. Bathrooms are clean and the campground hosts are very nice. Once even brought local caught, fried trout and "Mexican" corn bread to our campsite one evening. My only complaint is that the website tells you to not bring in any foreign firewood, and that they have some for sale. When we got there, they were out of fire wood and we were told that they were "waiting on the guy" for wood. "Fortunately" he came saving me a trip into town, or so I thought. The wood they delivered to our site, two loads - $50 worth - was so green and wet that I had to run into town to buy fire starter bricks just to get it going. Batoning the wood into kindling and even shaving it into starter pieces proved futile. Even after getting the fire going, it wasn't very warm as it was struggling to burn the wood that smoked and sizzled. That is my only complaint for a lovely site. There are tons of trails and scenery to take in. I highly recommend the campground!

This is one of the prettiest campgrounds that I've ever visited. Not only is it very clean with…read moreaccess to both toilets and showers, it has a beautiful stream running though it and nature trails that branch off of it. They are also dog friendly and even have a horse friendly camp ground that's a little higher up the mountain. At the horse camp, it's more primitive with no showers and an enclosed port-a potty, but it's still a clean and beautiful wooded area. The camp store is pretty well stocked and they sell firewood. It's a bit expensive, but it saves you a trip down the mountain into town. I've stayed there three times and every other campground I've been to just doesn't seem to compare.

We were on our way from FL to NC and just needed a place to stay for the night. Very nice, clean…read moreplace. Linda was very gracious and helpful, gave us a place on the end. We had a front row seat for the firefly party in the lot next door - never seen so many.

The good Grounds are well kept and clean…read moreThe staff I dealt with were friendly and helpful. WiFi sucks, but the guy who took us to our sight went and got a loaner router from the office and helped hook it up. Office, clubhouse, pool area and facilities were all very nice and new. The pads are concrete are fairly level. The bad Or original site was someone's driveway. There was a tree overgrowing the driveway on the same side I had to back that made it a challenge to get into the sight. Once in the tree dropped crap all over our toad. The view from our right side window was the side of the building who's driveway we had parked in. My awning almost touched the building and there was very little room outside of our door. The WiFi here didn't work, nor did the cable connection for the tv. They did move us at our request to another open sight. So if you're planning on coming here you have to specifically ask if you're going to be in someone's driveway, because they won't offer that information and the site map doesn't show which lots have buildings on them. If you're looking for peace and quite, this is not the place for you. There is ongoing constructing between the heavy equipment clearing the property for more sites, or the constant banging of people repairing or having new permanent units worked on. Overpriced at $70.00 a day plus extra to be on the creek. We found a much nicer, quieter place in Hiawasee for 35.00 a night with riverfront sights at no extra cost. There's a reason for the 30 day cancellation notice. We tried to get out of our second week to go somewhere else, but they wouldn't allow it. Needless to say, we won't be back. The ugly There was nothing I would rate as ugly here. Just not the place for us ever again.

Absolutely amazing place! Very welcoming owners and an all around awesome experience! My children…read morehad a blast on the play ground and only a short drive and you are in downtown Helen! We can't wait to go back!

A very quiet campground. not your run of the mill crowded campground. Lots of space. 5 miles…read morefrom Helen with UnicoI State Park a stones throw away. Pat and Phil great hosts, private and wooded. small play area for children, no pool or laundry services. If you're looking for a peaceful camping experience, this would be it. This will be one of mine yearly stops!

We had a late arrival but it was really easy to find the check-in. You receive an email in advance…read moreto so you know the location. They are in the process of updating the wi-fi in the units. You will get an access card to use the facilities at Sapphire Valley. The pool was nice. The place was a little outdated but in general it was good. There was no mention on the mini golf at the place. Basic course but well maintained. Our unit was very clean and remodeled. There was an electric fireplace to use. The four stars is for having to drive over a mile to get to use the facilities.

This resort is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could post a video here to show you the entire room…read morefrom beginning to end that I took. We stayed here in December 2023 from a road trip from our home state of Florida. The outdoors was so pretty and we had a great view of the forest. At first thought I thought our backyard was an icy lake, but it was so cold that it was a golf course frozen over. We definitely want to stay here again another season, possibly the fall when there are colored leaves on the trees. This resort is great for large families of 4+. We are 4 adults and stayed here very comfortably because the rooms are huge and can connect! There is a REAL fireplace in each room and the kitchen is large with all the things you need to cook, wash, etc. The rooms were also very clean. The community room is huge and real nice as well. I honestly don't have anything bad to say about the resort except that if you want to visit the lobby, you will have to drive a little. But, we didn't need to at all. You can always call if you need something and they will deliver asap. I strongly recommend this place! If you have any questions, I can try to answer them for you.

I came here on a very hot summer day with the plans to see some waterfalls. We got here around…read more8:30am which I believe is when the park opens. We took the South Rim (At least I think it was the South Rim) and went to all 5 viewing points which is a flat walk and a round trip of about 1.5 miles. Then we went down into the Gorge which includes 1,099 steps (actual staircase) to the bottom and of course that many steps back up. You can't go all the way to the Gorge floor without a permit but that just means you can only walk down 1,089 steps to a platform. There are plenty of places to stop including a very cool suspension bridge that overlooks Hurricane Falls. This was pretty tough for a 50-year-old fat boy like me but it's doable if you can simply climb stairs. The views are amazing and worth the quads burning for the next 3 days. The visitor's center is really nice. There is of course a gift shop. a huge display of taxidermy of all the local wildlife and a very nice museum that goes through the history of the region. The most important part is they have air conditioning. Suck it up, take the stairs and buy the t-shirt saying you did it when you are done.

The visitor center is phenomenal! Movie was down for some reason. The gift shop has loads to choose…read morefrom and the rest rooms were clean and there were many stalls available. There is almost a museum quality to the taxidermy animal scene they have in the middle of the room and along the walls. Truly a special visit! The hike to see the inspirational point and the swinging bridge wasn't too strenuous for my 4 or 5 year old for people's reference when considering it. We are an active family who hikes etc. There were a lot of warnings but we found it wasn't as bad as it seemed.

I have been coming here since I was 15…read more The area is absolutely gorgeous, the misty mountains painting a perfect backdrop for relaxation and golf, if you play. We are located in n the fairway forest , off i dont know what hole, but the views here are incredible. Our unit sleeps 6, is fully furnished and oh so comfortable!

DO NOT GO HERE FOR ZIPLINING. The staff is so rude, the girl Dee was the most unhelpful person…read moreever, and the facilities are underwhelming. We ended up going to Highlands Aeriel Park instead and had the best time. It is worth the drive and the additional costs to have an amazing day in Highlands vs this place.

Love this park! We visited dozens of RV parks looking for a site to rent and also to buy. This is…read morethe absolute best we found. Gorgeous, well-kept property with lake and creek views, friendly people, lots to do in the area. It's our little heaven