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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

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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Currahee RV Park

NE GA Mountains
1107 Cawthon Rd.
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-779-2340

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Darnell Creek Falls

NE GA Mountains
Darnell Creek Rd.
Dillard, GA 30537
706-782-4812

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Darnell Creek Shooting Range

NE GA Mountains
Kelly’s Creek Rd.
Dillard, GA 30537

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Dawson County Courthouse

NE GA Mountains
54 Highway 53 West
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-265-6278

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Dawson County Old Jail

NE GA Mountains
Downtown
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-265-6278

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Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area

NE GA Mountains
GA Hwy. 53 W.
Dawsonville, GA 30534
770-535-5700

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Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery

NE GA Mountains
415 Highway 53 East, Suite 120
Dawsonville, GA 30534
770-401-1211

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Deer Trail Country Club

NE GA Mountains
224 Country Club Ln.
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-3987

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Denton Branch Falls

NE GA Mountains
Tallulah River Rd.
Tate City, GA 30525
706-782-4812

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DeSota Park

NE GA Mountains
1142 DeSota St. SE
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-531-2680

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Desoto Falls and Desoto Falls Recreation Area

NE GA Mountains
U.S. Hwy. 129
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-745-6928

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Dick’s Creek Falls

NE GA Mountains
Off Sandy Ford Rd.
Clayton, GA 30525
706-754-6221

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Dillard House Stables

NE GA Mountains
768 Franklin St.
Dillard, GA 30537
706-746-2038

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Dockery Lake Recreation Area

NE GA Mountains
F.S. Rd. 654 off GA Hwy. 60
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-745-6928

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Dooley Town Road Recreation Area

NE GA Mountains
Off Dooley Town Road on Furr Lane
Statham, GA 30666
770-725-5455

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Double Oaks Golf Club

NE GA Mountains
3100 Ila Rd.
Commerce, GA 30530
706-335-8100

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Doyle Street Pool

NE GA Mountains
Doyle Street
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-886-8453

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Duckett Mill Campground- Lake Lanier

NE GA Mountains
3720 Duckett Mill Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30506
877-444-6777

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Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mines

NE GA Mountains
Georgia Hwy. 75 S.
Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2625

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East Hall Community Center and Park

NE GA Mountains
3911 P Davison Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30507
678-450-1540

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Elachee Nature Science Center

NE GA Mountains
2125 Elachee Dr.
Gainesville, GA 30507
770-535-1976

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