Need some ideas about where to stay the night before

[Ashman]

I'm doing a section hike thru Georgia in about a month. I'm driving down from Central NC after I get off work on Thursday the 5th. I will be heading down to Dick's Creek where I will be meeting a shuttle early Friday morning. The shuttle will be taking me down to Amicalola SP to start the trail. I need a place to sleep that night. Are there any hostel's near Dick's Creek? Thank you in advance for any suggestions you could make.

[Ashman]

I won't be getting into the area until around 10 PM if that helps.

[Chia Pet]

With you signature on your post there is only one place for you The blueberry patch 706-896-4893 a Christian ministry hostel call ahead though

[BFI]

Try this one www.hikerhostel.com

[Mr. Right]

I second the Hiker Hostel. Best way to start a thru-hike.

Try this one www.hikerhostel.com

[azchipka]

Another vote for hiker hostel great spot with great owners

[ekeverette]

that's where im staying 4/3/12. hikers hostel..... i;m right down the road from you here in greenville.

[BlakeGrice]

Hiker hostel all day. Its a luxury log cabin B&B more than a "hostel". And its $17. Private room is 40. Beautiful place.

[strollingalong]

im staying at hiker hostel, theyve been very helpful. $75 pick up from ATL MARTA, bunk, breakfast and shuttle to either springer or amicalola next day

[Red Hat]

Not sure why you plan on driving to Dicks Creek then getting a shuttle to Amicolola.... unless you plan on leaving your car there to hike back to it. If that's what you are doing, the Blueberry Patch in Hiawassee is the place to stay, but I don't think they will be thrilled about you arriving after 10pm. There is also the Hiawassee Budget Inn and the Holiday Inn.

My suggestion is like everyone else's - to head on to Dahlonega instead of dicks creek and stay at the Hiker Hostel. They shuttle to Amicalola or Springer daily. They will also pick you up at Dick's Creek and take you back to your car which you can leave at the hostel while you hike.

[Red Hat]

Oh, and both places are great! I love Gary and Lenny at the Blueberry Patch as well as Josh and Leigh at the Hiker Hostel. Two very different places, both with great breakfasts...

[max patch]

I'm guessing that if you are meeting a shuttle at Dicks Creek then you are leaving your car there and hiking AFSP to Dicks. If so, ignore all the suggestions about the hiker hostel way down in Dahlonega. The best option for you is to stay at Ron Havens hotel in Hiawasse, which I think is the called the Hiawassee Budget Inn. You would enjoy the Blueberry Patch, but thats not an option if you're arriving at 10. They'll be full, anyway.

[Ashman]

that's where im staying 4/3/12. hikers hostel..... i;m right down the road from you here in greenville.

I grew up in Greenville! Went to DH Conley! Parker's BBQ YUM!

[Ashman]

Yes I am leaving the car at Dick's Creek getting a shuttle to Amicalola. Thanks for the suggestions. I looked at hiker hostel but the shuttle fees were going to be too much and they couldn't accommodate the late arrival. Seems like a great place though!

[Dances with Mice]

What's the problem with just camping at Dicks Creek?

[Ashman]

I don't know, is there good camping there?

[Dances with Mice]

I don't know, is there good camping there?

Yes, absolutely.

Just walk up to the picnic tables and look left. There's an old roadbed heading towards the Blairsville direction. Walk along it and pitch a tent anywhere.

No muss, no fuss.

[Ashman]

Thanks for the scouting report!