Bell Mountain

Category: Historical place

Address: 220 Shake Rag Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546, USA

Phone: +17068962276

Opening hours

Sunday: 8:30AM–11PM

Monday: 8:30AM–11PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–11PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–11PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–11PM

Friday: 8:30AM–11PM

Saturday: 8:30AM–11PM

Reviews

Kristen Jackson

Jun 29, 2022

Very beautiful Mountain View! Easy for kids & adults. I’m mixed about the graffiti….neat colors but also sad as it takes away from the natural beauty (especially the inappropriate images). I would definitely recommend visiting though.

Tina Alonzo

May 31, 2022

We had a nice time at the look out towers. It is free, but the roads are VERY steep coming up. It was cloudy when we went so visibility was limited at times but it was still beautiful watching the clouds pass.

John Pomeroy

Apr 11, 2022

This is one of the most amazing views I have seen in Georgia since I moved here 7 years ago. This is one of those places you have to visit at least once. You will not be disappointed. Make sure to bring a camera/cell phone to get some photos. I drove to the top parking lot. I would recommend that you make sure your car is in good condition to get to the top. There are parts that are steep and narrow. You just have to drive slow and safe and you will be fine. I drove an hour and forty five minutes to experience this view. I am very glad I did. It was worth every minute.

Steven Taylor

Jan 1, 2022

A must-see if you are in the area. The views are spectacular and the graffiti-covered rocks, while likely not everyone’s taste, add a unique flavor to this destination. The road up is narrow and there is ample parking at the top. Truly a remarkable place. Dog-friendly.

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Questions & Answers

I'm assuming dogs are allowed?

Richard Greene | Apr 13, 2019
Larissa Stowe | Apr 14, 2019

We took our two dogs, 65 and 75 lbs. Just kept them on their leash and made them sit when someone walked by.

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How's the fishing?

Walter Mcdonald | Sep 14, 2020
Vivek Gupta | Sep 15, 2020

Place is good, but spoiled by miscreants by graffiti

Are you able to go camping in the area. It looks like there's a beautiful Lake. Can you go canoeing and kayaking paddle boarding anyone know?

Mike Litchard | Apr 12, 2020
Erika Wilson | Apr 13, 2020

Yes there's also jack rabbit campground too. canoeing kayaking and paddleboarding are all acceptable on the lake as well.

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Can I make it up there in a nice car? Fully paved road?

Ryan Drake | Apr 13, 2019
Gary Morris | Apr 14, 2019

Fully paved, and steep! Take your time, it is so steep at times you will be laughing at what your doing. But the end result is so worth it. Enjoy the colors.

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Is there actually a gate that gets closed? So you couldn’t drive up for sunrise?

Alyssa Jenkins | Apr 13, 2019
Taylor Elaine | Apr 14, 2019

Typically it's only closed for harsh weather conditions. You should be able to drive up.

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How far is the hike up the mountain??

Dallas Jade Johnson | Aug 15, 2020
Chris | Aug 16, 2020

Yes you can drive up there, it is steep, and beware that the road is very very narrow, and hard for two vehicles to pass. People have spray painted good stop points on the road to stop at so you can see ahead of the turns. Follow those. Once you get to the top, beware of paragliders, as they take off from the top parking area. There is a parking area in the shade, just before the summit, about two hundred feet from the top. I'd recommend stopping there and walking up in case the top parking lot is full and keep you from backing down the steep hill. Enjoy it, pack out what you pack in, and help by cleaning trash if you see anything. Let's keep this hidden paradise open for everyone

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What is rhe road like up to the top? Is it paved?

Carl Freeman | Aug 15, 2020
Urlav Mahida | Aug 16, 2020

Paved however narrow and difficult to maneuver against oncoming traffic. There are pullover stops although.

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Is Bell Mountain open on the Fourth of July?

Barbee Davis | Jul 16, 2020
Joshua Padgett | Jul 17, 2020

I'm sure it is but probably be extremely packed

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Was Bell Mountain ever owned or named for someone with the surname Bell ?

Lisa Heyne | Apr 12, 2020
African Leopards | Apr 13, 2020

Formerly owned by the Hal Herrin Estate, so no, I don't think so. More likely got its name from it's shape, but that's more a here's from my side.

Has anyone done a small wedding there?

Rebecca Turner | Apr 12, 2020
Shawn L | Apr 13, 2020

Not that I know of is kinda busy not a big enough area for weddind

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