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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

Chattooga Wild and Scenic River

NE GA Mountains
U.S. Hwy. 76 E.
Clayton, GA 30525
706-754-6221

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Chatuge Cove Marina and Campground

NE GA Mountains
2397 Hwy. 175
Hayesville, NC 28904
828-389-6155

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Cherokee Bluffs Park

NE GA Mountains
5867 Blackjack Rd.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-535-8280

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Cherokee Campground

NE GA Mountains
45 Bethel Rd.
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
706-878-2267

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Chestatee Golf Course

NE GA Mountains
777 Dogwood Way
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-216-7336

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Chestatee Overlook

NE GA Mountains
GA Hwy. 60
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-745-6928

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Chestatee Wildlife Management Area

NE GA Mountains
Off U.S. Hwy. 19
Cleveland, GA 30528
770-535-5700

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Chestatee Wildlife Preserve

NE GA Mountains
469 Old Dahlonega Hwy.
Dahlonega, GA 30533

Chicopee Woods Golf Course

NE GA Mountains
2515 Atlanta Hwy.
Gainesville, GA 30504
770-534-7322

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City of Auburn Ballfields

NE GA Mountains
252 Parks Mill Rd.
Auburn, GA 30011
770-963-4002

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City of Winder Veterans Commemorative Park

NE GA Mountains
113 E. Athens St.
Winder, GA 30680
770-867-3106

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City Park – Gainesville

NE GA Mountains
549 Glenwood Dr. NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-531-2680

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City Pond Park

NE GA Mountains
764 City Pond Rd.
Winder, GA 30680
770-867-3106

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Coleman River Scenic Area

NE GA Mountains
F.S. Rd. 70
Clayton, GA 30525
706-754-6221

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Cool Springs Blueberry Farm and Nursery

NE GA Mountains
5975 Smith Mill Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-535-7350

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Cool Springs Park

NE GA Mountains
5579 Cool Springs Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-535-8280

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Cooper Creek Recreation Area

NE GA Mountains
F.S. Rd. 4
Blairsville, GA 30572
706-745-6928

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Cooper’s Creek Wildlife Management Area

NE GA Mountains
GA Hwy. 60 and GA Hwy. 180
Blairsville, GA 30572
770-535-5700

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Cooper’s Tree Farm

NE GA Mountains
5577 Winder Hwy.
Braselton, GA 30517
770-967-6175

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Cornelia Splash Pad

NE GA Mountains
102 Grant Place
Cornelia, GA 30531
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Countryland Golf Club

NE GA Mountains
6560 Mayfield Dr.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-887-0006

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Crane Creek Vineyards

NE GA Mountains
916 Crane Creek Rd.
Young Harris, GA 30607
706-379-1236

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Creekwood Resort Campground & Cabins

NE GA Mountains
5730 Hwy. 356
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
706-878-2164

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Crockett Creek Crossing

NE GA Mountains
1075 Holbrook Rd.
Carnesville, GA 30521
404-216-3554

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Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge

NE GA Mountains
GA Hwy. 106 E.
Carnesville, GA 30521
706-384-4659

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Cross Creek RV Park

NE GA Mountains
Off Highway 441, 618 File St.
Clayton, GA 30525
706-746-6974

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Cummins Power South – Gainesville

NE GA Mountains
1765 Construction Dr.
Gainesville, GA 30507
678-450-8700

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Cupid Falls Farm

NE GA Mountains
4630 Thomas Town Rd.
Young Harris, GA 30582
706-379-4179

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Currahee Club

NE GA Mountains
110 Currahee Club Dr.
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-827-1000

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Currahee Golf & Country Club on Lake Hartwell

NE GA Mountains
1 Currahee Club Way
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-827-1700

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