LOCATE IT: Northeast Georgia Mountains

Northeast Georgia Mountains: Gateway to the Appalachian Mountains

Make your way to the Northeast Georgia Mountains Region, the gateway to the Appalachian Mountains, for some of the best hiking, biking, camping, climbing, canoeing, and kayaking in the world. Home of the Chattahoochee National Forest and the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River, this region offers unparalleled outdoor experiences.

Get your adrenaline flowing on the Chattooga River’s raging waters from Georgia’s northeastern peaks via guided rafting trips over Class II, III, IV and V rapids, allowing you to experience the wonders of this nationally designated “Wild & Scenic” river. Gentler rivers and streams in the area are perfect for tubing or paddling lazily downriver on a hot summer day.

Make your way along the famed Appalachian Trail if you have the boots and a little stamina for it, or tackle one of the many other trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest or Georgia’s state parks in the region.

Waterfall fans can hike to several incredible waterfalls within a short drive of each other. About 26 feet higher than Niagara Falls, Toccoa Falls makes a breathtaking plunge, and visitors certainly marvel at Amicalola Falls, the highest waterfall in Georgia and one of the most majestic in North America. Many of the waterfalls are found within the area’s state parks. You could spend an entire week hiking to these and other Northeast Georgia cascades.

Combine a visit to Georgia’s highest point – Brasstown Bald – with a hike along the nearly six-mile-long Wagon Train Foot Trail from Brasstown Bald to Young Harris College. Or take the steep, but paved, half-mile trail from the parking lot to the Visitor Information Center.

Boating and water sports are popular in this part of Georgia, thanks to places such as Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee and Lake Sidney Lanier, “Georgia’s Great Lake,” in Gainesville. Rent a boat at Port Royale Marina for a day on Lake Lanier. Nearby, enjoy the dynamic community of Braselton, home to the world-class amenity, Chateau Elan Winery and Resort, and Golf Club, and for the racing enthusiast, Road Atlanta, one of the world’s best road courses.

Camping is plentiful in Northeast Georgia’s state parks and outdoor recreation areas: Black Rock Mountain, Moccasin Creek and Tallulah Gorge, all near Clayton; Tugaloo State Park near Lavonia; Hart Outdoor Recreation Area on Lake Hartwell; Richard B. Russell Park on Lake Russell; Watson Mill Bridge Park in Elberton and Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston; Unicoi State Park and Smithgall Woods State Park near Helen; Vogel State Park in Blairsville; Amicalola State Park in Dawsonville, Fort Yargo State Park in Winder and Don Carter State Park in Gainesville.

Choose from hundreds of roadside options for a picnic with spectacular views of picturesque peaks. Rock climbing and mountain biking are two other strenuous sports that our mountains embrace.  

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Northeast Georgia Mountains - Locations

Lazy Days Marina

NE GA Mountains
6700 Holiday Rd.
Buford, GA 30518
678-288-8916

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Lazy L Cabins

NE GA Mountains
1014 Flatwoods Rd.
Elberton, GA 30635
706-283-8163

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LCKC Kayak and Canoe Rentals

NE GA Mountains
3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-287-7888

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Leisure Acres Campground

NE GA Mountains
3840 Westmoreland Rd.
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-6466

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Linwood Nature Preserve

NE GA Mountains
415 Linwood Dr.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-531-2680

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Little Hall Park

NE GA Mountains
3501 Dawsonville Hwy.
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-945-9531

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Little River Park

NE GA Mountains
2665 Little River Park Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30507

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Logan Turnpike Mill

NE GA Mountains
4494 Gainesville Hwy.
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-5735

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LoganBerry Heritage Farm

NE GA Mountains
2660 Adair Mill Rd.
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-348-6068

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Long Ridge Campground

NE GA Mountains
180 Jarrard Camp Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-3453

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Longwood Park

NE GA Mountains
20 Pearl Nix Pkwy.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-531-2680

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Low Gap Campground

NE GA Mountains
Chattahoochee River Rd.
Helen, GA 30545
706-490-1246

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Lower Overlook Park

NE GA Mountains
1060 Buford Dam Rd.
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-9531

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Lower Pool Park

NE GA Mountains
3600 Buford Dam Rd.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-945-9531

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Lumpkin County Park

NE GA Mountains
1325 Mechanicsville Rd.
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-3622

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Margaritaville RV Resort

NE GA Mountains
7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-8787

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Martin Creek Falls

NE GA Mountains
Forest Service Rd. 152
Clayton, GA 30525
706-782-4812

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Masterpiece Mixers – Braselton

NE GA Mountains
7435 Spout Springs Rd.
Braselton, GA 30517
678-928-1100

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Midland Greenway

NE GA Mountains
682 Grove St.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-531-2680

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Minnehaha Falls

NE GA Mountains
Off Bear Gap Rd.
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
706-782-4812

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Moccasin Creek State Park

NE GA Mountains
3655 GA Hwy. 197
Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-947-3194

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Montaluce Winery and Estates

NE GA Mountains
501 Hightower Church Rd.
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-4060

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Montara Farm Horseback Riding

NE GA Mountains
6749 Stringer Rd.
Clermont, GA 30527
770-983-0503

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Mountain Crossings at Walasi-Yi

NE GA Mountains
9710 Gainesville Hwy.
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-6095

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Mountain Fellowship Camp and Retreat Center

NE GA Mountains
853 Camp Road
Suches, GA 30572
706-745-0043

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Mountain Fresh Creamery

NE GA Mountains
6615 Cleveland Hwy.
Clermont, GA 30527
770-983-1666

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Mud Creek Falls

NE GA Mountains
Tahoe Rd.
Sky Valley, GA 30537
706-782-4812

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Mulberry Creek Community Center and Park

NE GA Mountains
4491 J.M. Turk Rd.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-965-7140

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Mulberry River Sports Complex

NE GA Mountains
1675 GA 211
Hoschton, GA 30548
844-630-7275

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Murrayville Park

NE GA Mountains
5666 Bark Camp Rd.
Murrayville, GA 30564
770-535-8280

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