Enota Mountain Retreat Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you're camping at Enota Mountain Campground, you'll be staying within a conservation facility and mountain escape. It is the highest privately-owned property in the state of Georgia and features streams, trout ponds, and four waterfalls. There is a ten-acre sustainable, biodynamic garden and farm with cows, goats, ducks, rabbits, and miniature horses as well as a stocked catch-and-keep trout pond. Other amenities include in-ground trampolines, a playground, horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, and an outdoor covered kitchen. Planned activities include hayrides and bonfires.You can also take your Hiawassee camper rental to the Chattahoochee National Forest to see some of the best that Georgia has to offer in the way of natural resources, recreation, scenery, history, and culture. Some of the highlights of this forest are the Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area, the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway, the Scull Shoals Historic Site, and the Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center, which offers 360-degree views from the top of the state’s tallest mountain. Forest recreational opportunities include climbing, hiking, biking, hunting and fishing, target shooting, rock and mineral collecting, nature viewing and photography, geocaching and letterboxing, and water activities such as swimming, boating, and waterskiing.Come explore the Nantahala National Forest when you are camping at the Enota Mountain Retreat Campground. “Nantahala” means “land of the noonday sun” in its original Cherokee language; the sun only reaches the Nantahala Gorge valley floor in the middle of the day. Special areas in this forest include the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, the Cherohala Skyway, and the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway. Recreational activities here include hiking, biking, climbing, hunting and fishing, disc golf, nature viewing and photography, target shooting, geocaching and letterboxing, and water sports such as swimming, tubing, boating, and waterskiing.

Exploring the Area

You absolutely won’t want to miss the chance to visit the alpine town of Helen when you rent a camper near the Enota Mountain Retreat Campground. This mountain city has completely reinvented itself as a historical Bavarian village in the Blue Ridge Mountains. All of the town’s buildings feature authentic architectural details, and the stores and restaurants follow suit. There’s even a model railroad depicting old Germany. The Helen Arts & Heritage Center is a great place to start your exploration here. American and Native American history is not neglected either with the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, the Hardman Farm Historic Site, and the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center. Special events that take place here every year include Oktoberfest, the Festival of Trees, and the Winterfest Art Tour. Visit the Alpine Helen/White County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Explore Georgia, and the City of Helen for updated information on area attractions, events, and tourist guides.And when you’re more in the mood for big-city attractions and amenities, Atlanta is definitely one of the biggest, and you can spend some time there when you are RV camping at the Enota Mountain Retreat Campground. Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and was pivotal in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement so it is a city with plenty of history, culture, industry, and more. Some of the top things to do here include the World of Coca-Cola Museum, Zoo Atlanta, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. There are themed tours to pique just about any interest, and you can also see the city on your own. Enjoy museums, galleries, live music, and other performance venues, retail therapy, sports, spas, and just about anything else you can think of. Check out the Official Atlanta Tourism Guide and Discover Atlanta for the latest news on city happenings and visitor information.The Enota Mountain Retreat features a certified organic garden and farm, and guests can pick their own produce. In addition, if you choose to leave the RV park to try out the local restaurants, you’ll have your choice of steaks, grill fare, barbecue, ethnic eateries, and familiar fast-casual chains. When you need to refill your rig, both gasoline and diesel fuel are available at any of the local truck stops, convenience stores, and service stations.