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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

Town of Braselton

NE GA Mountains
4982 Hwy. 53 / PO Box 306
Braselton, GA 30517
706-654-3915

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Trackrock Archaeological Area

NE GA Mountains
Trackrock Gap Rd.
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-6928

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Trackrock Campground & Cabins

NE GA Mountains
141 Trackrock Camp Road
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-2420

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Trackrock Stables

NE GA Mountains
4890 Trackrock Camp Rd.
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-5252

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Traditions of Braselton Golf Club

NE GA Mountains
350 Traditions Way
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-363-9963

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Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site

NE GA Mountains
4339 Riverdale Rd.
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-886-2256

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Tugaloo Bend Heritage Park

NE GA Mountains
2104 Yonah Dam Rd.
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-282-7636

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Tugaloo Corridor

NE GA Mountains
Tugaloo River
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-282-7636

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Twin Lakes RV Park

NE GA Mountains
3300 Shore Dr.
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-4400

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Twin Rivers Resort

NE GA Mountains
210 Twin Rivers Resort Dr.
Demorest, GA 30535
706-754-2010

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Two Mile Creek Park

NE GA Mountains
9200 Bethel Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-945-9531

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Ty Cobb Museum

NE GA Mountains
461 Cook St.
Royston, GA 30662
706-245-1825

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Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze

NE GA Mountains
4525 Hwy. 53 E.
Dawsonville, GA 30534
770-772-6223

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Under the Hemlock

NE GA Mountains
5545 Hwy. 59
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-265-4603

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Upper Chattahoochee River Campground

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

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Upper Chattahoochee River Recreation Area

NE GA Mountains
F.S. Rd. 44
Helen, GA 30523
706-754-6221

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Van Pugh South Park and Campground – Lake Lanier

NE GA Mountains
6749 Gaines Ferry Rd.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
877-444-6777

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Veterans Memorial Park

NE GA Mountains
Railroad Street
Statham, GA 30666
770-725-5455

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Victor Lord Park

NE GA Mountains
82 Maynard St
Winder, GA 30680
770-307-3024

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VIP Southern Wine Tours

NE GA Mountains
5058 Helen Hwy
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(706) 348-8747

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Wahoo Creek Park

NE GA Mountains
3961 Mount Vernon Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-535-8280

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Walnut Knoll Farm

NE GA Mountains
466 Stone Ln.
Canon, GA 30520
706-245-0821

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War Hill Park

NE GA Mountains
GA Hwy. 318
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-344-3646

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Warbington Farms

NE GA Mountains
555 Crow Rd.
Cumming, GA 30041
470-297-9567

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Warwoman Dell Recreation Area

NE GA Mountains
Warwoman Rd.
Clayton, GA 30525
706-754-6221

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Watsadler Campground – Lake Hartwell

NE GA Mountains
286 Watsadler Rd.
Hartwell, GA 30643
877-444-6777

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Wessell Park

NE GA Mountains
493 Holly Dr. NW
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-531-2680

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Whistlestop Park

NE GA Mountains
4th Avenue
Auburn, GA 30011
770-963-4002

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White County Historical Museum

NE GA Mountains
On the Cleveland Square
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-3225

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White’s Mill Park

NE GA Mountains
320 Martin St.
Winder, GA 30680
770-867-3106

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