Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
241 nearby · 28 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo/Tom Wilson
At a glance
- Entrance
- $5 per vehicle
- Near the park
- 241 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 28 sitesWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $40Chattahoochee River only
Where to camp
Camping near the park 241
Free and dispersed nearby 28
See them on the map- Stonecrest, GA Site 3Stonecrest, GA26 mi
- Stonecrest, GA Site 2Stonecrest, GA26 mi
- Stonecrest, GA Site 4Stonecrest, GA26 mi
- Stonecrest, GA Site 5Stonecrest, GA26 mi
- Camp siteDawsonville, GA40 mi
- Camp siteDawsonville, GA40 mi
Services nearby: 10 dump stations · 7 rest areas
About Chattahoochee River
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and…
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area as you have never done before.
Photos: NPS · NPS/David Ek · NPS/Tom Wilson
Things to do
- Biking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Whitewater Rafting
Plan your visit
Getting there
To find the Island Ford Visitor Center enter the physical address, 8800 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, into your GPS unit or your favorite map software. Once you have arrived at the park entrance turn onto…
Weather
Summers typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather. Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's. Winters are more variable with highs averaging from the…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Per person, 1 days$5
- Private vehicle$5
- Motorcycle, 1 days$5
- Chattahoochee River annual pass$40
Hours
The park lands and waters are open for visitation from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset seven days a week. The Island Ford Visitor Center located in historic Hewlett Lodge is open from 9 am to 5 pm seven days a week except Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
Getting there
To find the Island Ford Visitor Center enter the physical address, 8800 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, into your GPS unit or your favorite map software. Once you have arrived at the park entrance turn onto Island Ford Parkway and follow the signs to the park headquarters.
Weather
Summers typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather. Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's. Winters are more variable with highs averaging from the mid 50's to lower 60's while the lows average in the mid 30's. Oftentimes, stretches of mild weather will alternate with cold spells. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year.
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