AccessAtlanta Recreation: Amicalola Falls State Park

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Amicalola Falls State Park
Dawsonville, GA

One of Georgia's most popular state parks touts the tallest water falls (729-feet) east of the Mississippi River. An eight-mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the Appalachian Trail, as well as numerous shorter trails.

The basics
Fees: $3 parking
Hours of operation: Open 7 days/week;
Park: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Office: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
More park info: (706) 265-4703
• For reservations call (800) 864-7275
How to get there: Take I-575 North to GA 52, go east for 18 miles, Park entrance is on left. OR, take GA-400 North, to GA 52, go west for 18 miles, park entrance on right.

Use this map for directions

Activities
• Hiking (more info)
• Mountain Biking (more info)
• Trout Fishing
• Camping
• School and Group Programs
• Interpretive Programs

Facilities
• 829 acres
• 20 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites
• 57-Room Lodge with restaurant and meeting facilities
• 20-Room Len Foote Hike Inn
• 14 Cottages
• 4 Picnic Shelters
• Group Shelter
• Ropes Course

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