How close is Ellijay to Blue Ridge?
Downtown Ellijay to downtown Blue Ridge is about 15.5 miles, roughly 22 minutes by car up GA-515 (OpenStreetMap OSRM routing, no traffic). Easy for dinner, shopping or the train, then back to the river for the night.
Why stay in Ellijay instead
- On the water: River Solace sits on the Ellijay River, with fishing from the porch and a fire pit by the river.
- Quieter base: Ellijay is a smaller town known for apple orchards and wineries, with less traffic than downtown Blue Ridge on peak weekends.
- Both towns in one trip: orchards on Highway 52 in Ellijay, then the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Lake Blue Ridge and downtown shops.
- Hot tub and game day: private hot tub on the deck, and a TV with the NFL package.
More ideas: Things to do in Ellijay and Blue Ridge.
Where to stay
River Solace, right on the Ellijay River
River Solace is a private 2-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin on the Ellijay River for up to 4 adults. Soak in the private hot tub on the deck, fish right off the porch, cook on the gas grill and eat on the covered porch, then end the night at the fire pit by the river. Dogs are welcome with no pet fee, and the TV includes the NFL package for game days.
Check open dates See the cabin
Reservations are handled by Sliding Rock Cabins.