Bear Claw River Lodge | Mountain Lodge in Ellijay, GA

The Cabins

Built for slow mornings
and firelit evenings.

Each cabin sits on its own ridge above the river — no shared walls, no crowds, just timber, glass, and the sound of water below your porch.

Interior of Bear Claw River Lodge cabin with stone fireplace and rustic furniture

The Den

Two beds, a stone fireplace, and a full kitchen. Designed for couples or small families who want to unplug without giving up comfort.

King bed + sleeper sofa
Full kitchen
Stone fireplace
River-facing deck

Bear Claw River Lodge cabin porch overlooking the Chestatee River

The Roost

A loft-style cabin with cathedral ceilings, wraparound windows, and a private hot tub beneath the pines. The one most guests remember.

Queen bed + twin loft
Private hot tub
Cathedral ceilings
Wraparound deck

The Chestatee River

Water that has
never rushed past you.

The Chestatee runs right by our doorstep — clear, cool, and steady. In summer, it's the kind of water you wade into barefoot. In autumn, the banks turn gold and the trout move in. Spring brings salamanders to the shallow runs and warblers to the canopy.

We're on the water's edge. You don't need a boat to feel it. Just step off the porch.

Wading & Fly Fishing Stocked trout runs right off the property

Trail Access 50+ acres of unmaintained mountain trails

Stargazing Dark skies, zero light pollution

Your Stay

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

We keep the essentials thoughtfully stocked so you can arrive with nothing but a bag and leave with no reason to check your phone.

Full Kitchen

Cooktop, oven, fridge, and everything needed to make a proper meal after a long day on the trail.

Private & Secluded

Cabins spaced across private ridge lines. No through roads. No strangers on your porch.

Hot Tub Under the Stars

Heated outdoor tub on the deck of The Roost. Open year-round. Best at midnight.

High-Speed Wi-Fi

Fast internet when you need it. The point is choosing when to disconnect.

Fire Pit & Wood

Stone fire pit with stacked seasoned hardwood. Coats hung on hooks by the door — cold mornings handled.

Coffee & Local Goods

Fresh Ellijay coffee and basic groceries waiting on arrival. Because the good stuff matters.

Location

In the Blue Ridge,
off the grid.

45 Newport Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540 — tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 90 minutes north of Atlanta and 20 minutes from downtown Ellijay.

Address 45 Newport Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540

Phone (678) 860-2259

Getting Here 90 min from Atlanta · 20 min from downtown Ellijay

Call to Reserve

Reserve Your Stay

The river doesn't
wait for anyone.

Two cabins. One ridge. A calendar that fills fast in October and June. Call us directly to check availability and secure your dates.

Call (678) 860-2259

Built for slow morningsand firelit evenings.