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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

Wahoo Creek Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
3961 Mount Vernon Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-535-8280

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Walnut Knoll Farm

Northeast Georgia Mountains
466 Stone Ln.
Canon, GA 30520
706-245-0821

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War Hill Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
GA Hwy. 318
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-344-3646

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Warbington Farms

Northeast Georgia Mountains
555 Crow Rd.
Cumming, GA 30041
470-297-9567

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Warwoman Dell Recreation Area

Northeast Georgia Mountains
Warwoman Rd.
Clayton, GA 30525
706-754-6221

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Watsadler Campground – Lake Hartwell

Northeast Georgia Mountains
286 Watsadler Rd.
Hartwell, GA 30643
877-444-6777

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Wessell Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
493 Holly Dr. NW
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-531-2680

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Whistlestop Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
4th Avenue
Auburn, GA 30011
770-963-4002

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White County Historical Museum

Northeast Georgia Mountains
On the Cleveland Square
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-3225

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Wildcat Creek I and II Campgrounds

Northeast Georgia Mountains
West Wildcat Road
Clayton, GA 30525
706-490-1246

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Wildcat Lodge Store & Deli

Northeast Georgia Mountains
7475 GA Hwy. 60
Suches, GA 30572
706-747-1011

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Wildwater Ltd. – Chattooga

Northeast Georgia Mountains
Off U.S. Hwy. 76 E.
Clayton, GA 30525
864-647-9587

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Wildwood Outfitters

Northeast Georgia Mountains
26 Megan Dr.
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-4451

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Williams Mill Greenspace

Northeast Georgia Mountains
6166 Blackjack Rd.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-535-8280

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Willis Knob Horse Camp & Trails

Northeast Georgia Mountains
F.S. Rd. 157
Clayton, GA 30525
706-754-6221

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Willis Knob Recreation Area

Northeast Georgia Mountains
F.S. Rd. 157
Clayton, GA 30525
706-754-6221

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Willoughby Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
338 Clayton St.
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-3236

Willow Valley RV Resort

NE GA Mountains
323 Yorkhouse Rd.
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
706-746-0078

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Wilshire Trails Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
849 Wilshire Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-531-2680

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Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area

Northeast Georgia Mountains
Off GA Hwy. 365 on Yonah Rd.
Homer, GA 30547
770-535-5700

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Windermere Golf Club

Northeast Georgia Mountains
5000 Davis Love Dr.
Cumming, GA 30041
678-513-1000

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Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery

Northeast Georgia Mountains
180 Wolf Mountain Trl.
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-9862

Woodmen Cleveland City Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
Woodman Hall Rd.
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-2017

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Woody Gap Recreation Area

Northeast Georgia Mountains
GA Hwy. 60 N.
Suches, GA 30572
706-745-6928

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Yahoola Creek Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
1166 Captain McDonald Rd.
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-3622

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Yonah Mountain Campground

Northeast Georgia Mountains
3678 Helen Hwy.
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-6546

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Yonah Mountain Vineyards & Winery

Northeast Georgia Mountains
1717 Hwy. 255
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-878-5522

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