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Chattooga River in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia
The Chattooga River flows through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests (courtesy, Georgia Department of Economic Development)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Parks and Outdoors Highlights

By Travel Expert: Johnny Molloy
  • The Chattahoochee is the more rugged of the two forests and includes a piece of the legendary Blue Ridge Mountains. Often called "a hiker's paradise," the Chat has more than 430 miles of trails that wander through mountains, wind along rolling hills, and traverse wild rivers. You'll find the highest mountain in the state, numerous waterfalls, hundreds of miles of trout streams, and the base of the Appalachian Trail.
  • The Oconee lays across the gently rolling Piedmont section of central Georgia. This is family fishing, camping, and hiking. Beautiful Sinclair Lake is a real centerpiece here—a fun spot for a range of water and land activities.
  • The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests offer 20 campgrounds with 800 individual campsites, spread from the Tennessee state line to Middle Georgia, and from Alabama to the wild and scenic Chattooga River. Most of them are situated in an appealing natural situation with plenty of recreation adjacent to the campground.
  • Cooper Creek Scenic Area features a quintessential mountain stream flowing beneath a richly wooded valley. Cooper Creek Campground is located on the edge of the scenic area, allowing easy access to the creek and its surrounding ridges. Favored by anglers, hikers, and those seeking to beat the summer heat and get back to nature, Cooper Creek delivers.
  • The Chattahoochee National Forest has approximately 1,400 miles of roads open to autos. Approximately half of these miles are groomed for high clearance vehicles. However, there is plenty of road for passenger vehicles, including three designated scenic byways that traverse different areas of the national forest.

Hotels

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Morganton Point
6050 Appalachian Hwy.
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Vogel State Park
7845 Vogel State Park Rd.
Blairsville, GA 30512
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Harris Branch
Carters Lake Office, P.O. Box 96
Ellijay, GA 30732-0096
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Raven Cliff Falls Trail
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Distance: 9.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Raven Cliff Falls is distinguished by three... Read More
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Grassy Mountain Tower Trail
Cohutta Ranger District
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Distance: 41.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Novice hikers will appreciate the easy two-mile trail to Grassy Mountain, where views from the fire tower overlook the vast countryside. ... Read More
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Coosa Backcountry Trail
From Dahlonega, drive 25 miles north on US 19/129.
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Distance: 0.9 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This demanding 12.5-mile loop may take more than... Read More
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