Unicoi State Park - UPCOMING Late October
We have reservations for Unicoi State Park late in October. Our campsite will be water and electric only, which puts us either in Laurel Ridge or Little Brook Spur sections. We'll be arriving on...
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Markiemark32 wrote:
Arriving on Wednesday, should have several options.
I grew up in Alachua/High Springs area, now live in Atlanta. Your estimate on time to drive it, with a RV or TT, is about right +/- a little time.
Best way through Atlanta is 675, up to 285, to I-85 north, avoid going straight through Atlanta, the above bypass, puts in the direction of Unicoi.
Good advice. You do NOT want to tow straight through Atlanta during rush hour (6am-9am and 4pm-7pm). If you hit it at mid-day you will probably be okay, but you might need a change of pants, LOL. I drive downtown for work several days a week, so I know the route well. I'm trying to remember how many lanes 75/85 has through downtown--7 each way? 8? It's a lot and invariably somebody has to hit something or someone else somewhere along the way. :S
If you do elect to go through Atlanta you need one very important piece of information--when 85 and 75 split, you need to be in the LEFT lanes. When you're driving it, it seems like you should stay to the right. I see drivers ALL THE TIME who realized too late that they needed to be in that left lane and it's scary when they start valiantly trying to cross all those lanes and get into the curve at 65mph!
Have fun at Unicoi! It's one of the nicest state parks in Georgia. The leaves should be brilliant at that time. Bring warm clothes for evening/night and layers during the day.
