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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

Habersham Marina

Northeast Georgia Mountains
2200 Habersham Marina Rd.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-887-5432

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Habersham Winery

Northeast Georgia Mountains
7025 S. Main St.
Helen, GA 30545
706-878-9463

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Hal Jackson Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
100 E. Athens St.
Winder, GA 30680
770-867-3106

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Hampton Golf Village

Northeast Georgia Mountains
6310 Hampton Golf Club Dr.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-205-7070

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Harbor Light Marina

Northeast Georgia Mountains
1476 Harbor Light Marina Rd.
Lavonia, GA 30553
706-356-4119

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Harold Nash Lake Lanier Striper and Bass Fishing Guide Service

Northeast Georgia Mountains
5931 Nacoochee Tr.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-967-6582

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Hart County Wildlife Management Area

Northeast Georgia Mountains
GA Hwy. 77 Alt. E.
Hartwell, GA 30643
770-535-5700

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Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area

Northeast Georgia Mountains
330 Hart Park Rd.
Hartwell, GA 30643
706-213-2045

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Hartwell Golf Club

Northeast Georgia Mountains
755 Golf Course Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
706-376-8161

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Hartwell Lake and Dam

Northeast Georgia Mountains
5625 Anderson Hwy.
Hartwell, GA 30643
706-856-0300

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Hatch Camp & Art Farm

NE GA Mountains
1060 Joe Speed Rd.
Clayton, GA 30525
706-782-3747

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Hayes Farm

Northeast Georgia Mountains
4229 New Franklin Church Rd.
Canon, GA 30520
706-356-8831

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Helton Creek Falls

Northeast Georgia Mountains
U.S. Hwy. 19 S.
Blairsville, GA 30572
706-745-6928

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Hemlock Falls

NE GA Mountains
3655 GA Hwy. 197
Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-782-4812

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Henderson Falls Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
Henderson Falls Road
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-886-8451

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Herb Crib

Northeast Georgia Mountains
2998 Trackrock Church Rd.
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-781-6465

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High Shoals Falls and Scenic Area

Northeast Georgia Mountains
F.S. Rd. 283 off GA Hwy. 75
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-745-6928

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Highlands Aerial Park

NE GA Mountains
9625 Dillard Rd.
Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
828-482-1422

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Highlands Outpost

NE GA Mountains
7420 Dillard Rd.
Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
828-526-3737

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Hightower Creek Vineyards

Northeast Georgia Mountains
7150 Canaan Dr.
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-8963

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Hightower Educational Forest

Northeast Georgia Mountains
Hwy. 53 adjacent to the Etowah River
Dawsonville, GA 30534
770-531-6043

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Hightrout Guides

NE GA Mountains

Highlands, NC 28741
828-547-0231

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Hike Inn

Northeast Georgia Mountains
Chattahoochee National Forest
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-265-6278

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Hillside Orchard Farms Country Store and Farm Adventure

Northeast Georgia Mountains
18 Sorghum Mill Dr.
Lakemont, GA 30552
706-782-2776

Hog Mountain Sports Complex

Northeast Georgia Mountains
4381 Falcon Pkwy.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-535-8280

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Holcomb Creek Falls

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

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Holiday on Lake Lanier Marina

Northeast Georgia Mountains
6900 Holiday Rd.
Buford, GA 30518-1465
770-945-7201

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Holly Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
2603 Old Thompson Bridge Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-531-2680

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Horse Trough Falls

Northeast Georgia Mountains
GA Hwy. 75 and F.S. Rd. 44
Helen, GA 30545
706-754-6221

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Horseshoe Trails Camping Resort

Northeast Georgia Mountains
1 Rose Rd.
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-348-6434

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