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    Unicoi State Park swimming beach

    Unicoi State Park, Helen, GeorgiaLake on Smith Lake (Unicoi Lake)Summer swimming

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    Unicoi State Park has a summer swimming beach on Smith Lake, also called Unicoi Lake.

    Water
    Lake, Smith Lake (Unicoi Lake)
    Entry
    $5 park pass for day visitors
    Swim hours
    Thursday-Sunday 10am to 5pm
    Facilities
    Sand beach, beachhouse, picnic tables, restrooms
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguards
    Managed by
    Unicoi State Park

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Use Unicoi State Park near Helen; the beach is beside the lake parking area.

    34.7135, -83.7262

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim within the area marked by buoys.

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    Questions about Unicoi State Park swimming beach

    Can you swim at Unicoi State Park swimming beach?

    Yes, swimming is allowed at the park’s sand beach during the summer months. There are no lifeguards.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Unicoi State Park swimming beach?

    $5 park pass for day visitors

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