Unicoi State Park access via Highway 356 provides entry to a 1,050-acre park centered on 53-acre Unicoi Lake on Smith Creek, offering non-motorized boating (canoes, kayaks, pedal boats available for seasonal rental), fishing from accessible docks and banks, and a visitor center.

The park features multiple trailheads for hiking and mountain biking, picnic facilities, and full camping amenities including RV sites, tent camping, and cabins, with a $5 daily or $50 annual Georgia State Park Pass required for vehicle entry.