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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.

Northeast Georgia Mountains - Locations

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Kingwood Resort & Country Club

NE GA Mountains
401 Country Club Dr.
Clayton, GA 30525
706-212-4100

Kinsey Family Farm

NE GA Mountains
7170 Jot 'Em Down Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-887-6028

Lake Burton

NE GA Mountains
GA Hwy. 197/U.S. Hwy. 76
Clayton, GA 30523
706-782-4014

Lake Burton Trout Hatchery

NE GA Mountains
3695 GA Hwy. 197 N.
Clarkesville, GA 30523-0346
706-947-3112

Lake Lanier Islands Resort

Atlanta Metro
7000 Holiday Rd.
Buford, GA 30518
770-932-7200

Lake Lanier Lodges and Lanier Aqua Rentals

NE GA Mountains
6598 Lights Ferry Rd.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-967-1804

Lake Louise

NE GA Mountains
462 Sonrise Way
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-886-3133

Lake Nottely

NE GA Mountains
U.S. Hwy. 19 and U.S. Hwy. 129 N.
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-5789

Lake Nottely RV Park

NE GA Mountains
2 Haley Circle
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-4523

Lake Rabun – Georgia Power

NE GA Mountains
Lake Rabun Rd.
Lakemont, GA 30552
706-782-4014

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

NE GA Mountains
Burton Dam Rd.
Lakemont, GA 30552
706-490-1246

Lake Russell Recreation Area

NE GA Mountains
304 Lake Russell Rd.
Mt. Airy, GA 30563
706-754-6221

Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area

NE GA Mountains
Off GA Hwy. 123
Cornelia, GA 30563
770-535-5700

Lake Seed – Georgia Power

NE GA Mountains
Off Lake Rabun Rd.
Lakemont, GA 30552
706-782-4014

Lake Toccoa

NE GA Mountains
201 Black Mountain Rd.
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-282-3232

Lake Tugalo – Georgia Power

NE GA Mountains
Off U.S. Hwy. 441 N.
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
706-782-4014

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

NE GA Mountains
GA Hwy. 180
Suches, GA 30572
706-745-6928

Lake Yonah – Georgia Power

NE GA Mountains
Tugalo Dam Rd.
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
706-782-4014

Lake Zwerner Trail & Pulloff

NE GA Mountains
1687 Morrison Moore Pkwy.
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-3513

Lanier Islands Fins Up Water Park

NE GA Mountains
7000 Holiday Rd.
Buford, GA 30518
770-932-7200

Lanier Park

NE GA Mountains
1360 Lanier Park Rd.
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-9531

Lanier Point Park and Athletic Complex

NE GA Mountains
1579 Lee Waldrip Dr. NW
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-287-0208

Lanier Sailing Academy

NE GA Mountains
6920 Holiday Rd.
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-8810

LaPrades Marina

NE GA Mountains
25 Shoreline Trail
Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-947-0010

Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm

NE GA Mountains
106 Agape Dr.
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-835-1837

Laurel Park

NE GA Mountains
3100 Old Cleveland Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-535-8280

Laurel Ridge Trail

NE GA Mountains
1200 Saddle Dike #3
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-9531

Lavonia Carnegie Library

NE GA Mountains
28 Hartwell Rd.
Lavonia, GA 30553
706-356-4307

Lavonia Depot

NE GA Mountains
1269 E. Main St.
Lavonia, GA 30553
706-356-1926

Lavonia Speedway

NE GA Mountains
5941 Lavonia Hwy.
Lavonia, GA 30553
706-612-0893

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