The Fall season is a great time to be outside in the North Georgia mountains. Take advantage of the great weather and test your problem-solving and navigation skills with a visit to one of the Corn Mazes in North Georgia.
These seasonal attractions are only open for a limited time which generally runs from around Labor Day through Thanksgiving weekend. The attractions are fun outings for families, date night, or a friendly competetion to see which of your friends can get through the corn maze with the fastest time.
Keep in mind that the corn mazes will be more challenging early in the season when the corn stalks are fuller and greener. The corn stalks will thin out a bit over time, allowing guests the ability to see through them somewhat for a slighty easier maze.
Continue reading to find all your options for navigating through a corn maze in Georgia’s scenic Blue Ridge mountains.
Corn Mazes in the North Georgia Mountains
There are a lot of great places to try out corn mazes in North Georgia. Check out these options that include haunted mazes, onsite hayrides, and more!
Blairsville Corn Maze (Blairsville)
The Blairsville Corn Maze post updates and special events on their Facebook page including times for face painting, pumpkin carving / painting, a fall festival, and more.
Your admission ticket is a $10 donation to raise money for the local charity Change in our World, whose mission is to empower the local communities to combat suicide through creating relationships, finding wholeness, and strengthening others.
Contact & Visit
- ADDRESS: 4482 Town Creek School Rd, Blairsville, GA (500 ft before Alexander’s Store)
- PHONE: (706) 994-2305
- WEBSITE: blairsvillecornmaze.com
- SEASON / DATES: September 27th – November 10th
- HOURS:
- Friday 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- COST: $10 per person donation (2 and under free!)
- GROUPON: buy tickets in advance from GROUPON and save up to 20% off (limited availability)
Reviews & Social Media
Uncle Shuck’s (Dawsonville)
Uncle Shuck’s includes a number of fun attractions in addition to their large corn maze (a 13 acre field of corn with ~4 miles of twisting and turning trails). Other fun activities for kids and adults include a tire mountain to climb, picking sunflowers, carving pumpkins, shooting a corn cannon, kiddie maze, wagon ride, roasting marshmallows, watching the goats on their “goat walks”, a jumpy pad, plus great food! Voted Favorite Corn Maze in Georgia in 2015.
For those wanting the extra adventure of a walk through Haunted Corn Maze, visit for the Uncle Shuck’s Haunt Nights that start at dusk on Friday and Saturday nights (from September 27th through the last weekend of October). Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent.
Also note that on Veterans Weekend (November 8th – 10th), all veterans get a free admission!
Contact & Visit
- ADDRESS: 125 Bannister Rd, Dawsonville, GA
- PHONE: (770) 772-6223
- WEBSITE: uncleshucks.com
- SEASON / DATES: September 14th – November 17th
- HOURS:
- September & November
- Friday 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- October
- Sunday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- September & November
- COST:
- Corn Maze $15 (ages 4 and under are FREE)
- Haunted Maze $20
- Combo Package $25
- Discounts for groups of 20 or more people
Reviews & Social Media
- Facebook: @UncleShucks Rated 4.6 (195+ Reviews), 13,900+ Likes
- Instagram: @uncleshuckscornmaze (700+ followers)
- Twitter: @UncleShucks (150+ followers)
- TripAdvisor: Rated 4.0 (45+ TripAdvisor reviews)
Hillside Orchard (Lakemont)
The theme for the 2019 Hillside Orchard Corn Maze is “Happy Birthday Rabun” and includes facts from the 200 years of Rabun County. Game cards for the maze can be purchased in the country store for $8.00 under 2 free with a paying adult. Find the answers to our game card questions in the corn maze then redeem in the store for a choice of ice cream or slushie. The corn maze is open during store hours.
Pick your own blackberries are available in June. Pick your own apples available in September (Check Facebook for picking availability and dates).
Other activities for kids include playground, barnyard, greenhouse, giant sandbox, and antique equipment. The playground is free for kids (under age 10). Visit the animals out at the farm or take the walk around the farm (½ mile stroll by Stonewall Creek).
Contact & Visit
- ADDRESS: 18 Sorghum Mill Dr, Lakemont, GA
- PHONE: (706) 782-2776
- EMAIL: kiley@hillsideorchard.com
- WEBSITE: hillsideorchard.com
- SEASON / DATES: September 15th – October 31st
- HOURS:
- Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- COST:
- Corn Maze $8 (ages 2 and under are FREE)
- Field trips for groups available on weekdays
Reviews & Social Media
- Facebook: @HillsideOrchardFarms Rated 4.6 (175+ Reviews), 5,700+ Likes
- Instagram: @HillsideOrchardFarms (155+ followers)
- Twitter: @hillsidefestus (230+ followers)
- TripAdvisor: Rated 4.5 (45+ TripAdvisor reviews)
BJ Reece Orchards (Ellijay)
This Ellijay U-pick apple farm opens for the season during late August and runs through late October (with selected attractions open through late December). There is a scavenger hunt through a corn maze but it is not very challenging. Open Saturday and Sunday from 9-6 through October and costs $7 per person.
Dogs (on leash) are permitted in the orchards.
Contact & Visit
- HOURS: seasonal with expanded hours on weekends
- U-PICK SCHEDULE: posted online with fruit varieties available
- PHONE: (706) 276-3048
- EMAIL: reeceorchards@ellijay.com
- ADDRESS: 9696 Highway 52 E, Ellijay, GA
- WEBSITE: reeceorchards.com
Reviews & Social Media
- FACEBOOK: @BjReeceOrchards Rated 4.6 (520+ reviews), 12,300+ Likes
- INSTAGRAM: @reeceorchards 1,450+ followers
- TripAdvisor: Rated 4.5 (135+ reviews)
Hillcrest Orchards and Farms (Ellijay)
The Hillcrest apple orchard provides lots of unique autumn farm experiences for families! Visit during the annual “Apple Pickin’ Jubilee” during September and October weekends for U-Pick apples, live music, cow milking, swimming pig races, kiddie corn maze, wagon rides, petting farm, and more. Enjoy farm-produced products including apples, pies, fritters, donuts, jams and jellies, cider, and other gourmet foods.
Also features the south’s first Apple Tree Maze (open on select weekends)!
Contact & Visit
- HOURS: seasonal / open during months of September, October, and November
- PHONE: (706) 273-3838
- EMAIL: applelan@ellijay.com
- ADDRESS: 9696 Highway 52 E, Ellijay, GA
- WEBSITE: hillcrestorchards.net
Reviews & Social Media
- FACEBOOK: @hillcrestorchardsellijay Rated 4.5 (625+ reviews), 11,500+ Likes
- TripAdvisor: Rated 3.5 (120+ reviews)
How to Enjoy a Corn Maze
The following ideas can help you to enjoy your time in whichever corn maze you choose.
Tips for Going Through Corn Mazes
Each corn maze is a litte different and offers an exciting way to test your navigational skills. Use these tips to make sure you have the best time on your journey!
- Wear comfortable clothing that is appropriate for local outdoor weather conditions – as Fall weather can vary from hot and dry to cold and wet, you want to make sure you dress for the appropriate weather of the day you’ll be wandering through the maze
- Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty – keep in mind that you will be walking through a corn field, and if it has rained recently, could be muddy
- Take a bottle of water – some of the local corn mazes have about 4 miles of trails so be sure that each person carries a bottle of water to stay hydrated
- Get a corn maze map before you go into the maze – this could help you find your way around the labyrinth of trail options
- Time yourself – if your group splits up consider having a friendly competition to see who can get through the maze the fastest
- Make note of landmarks – there may be a few distinct checkpoints along the way to help you stay oriented inside the maze
- Use the bathroom before starting the maze – you may be walking for a while so make sure you visit the restroom before
What to Take Through Corn Maze
In addition to keeping the tips above in mind, it may be helpful to include these items on your trip to the corn maze.
- Water bottle – make sure to stay hydrated with water or another hydrating drink
- Sunscreen – keep sunscreen handy in case you are in the sun for longer than expected
- Compass – help yourself to stay oriented with a quality compass
- Bug spray – be prepared just in case you find more bugs than expected at the cornfields
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Which of these mazes looks the most interesting to you? A daytime trip, night maze with flashlights, or haunted maze with only moonlight to guide you?
