| the 3 simple rooms in the lodge add air-conditioning. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 8 bare-bones cabins offer ceiling fans, and linens and towels, plus a shared bathhouse. there's also a campsite. amenities include a casual fast-food restaurant and a bike-cleaning station. minimum-stay rules may apply. set in the chattahoochee national forest, this unpretentious lodge catering to bikers is 7 miles from route 19, 24 miles from the peak of brasstown bald and 5 miles from lake winfield scott. they also have a shared bathroom, tv lounge and kitchen
Chattanooga Airport 2 hr 18
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Hiking, camping, mountain, backpacking, and outdoor recreation | 
