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Fort Mountain State Park
181 Fort Mountain Park Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-1932
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-1932
- Good for Kids:
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4 reviews for Fort Mountain State Park
This park offers so much to do from hiking nature trails , golfing, fishing ,playing at the kids park, swimming at the beach area! You see nature all around you the wild life here are protected and i guess for that reason they aren't scared of being seen..I would have to say this is one of my favorite places to visit.They have logged cabins to rent nightly ,great camping sites,pay phone,boat rentals,but make sure you call ahead and reserve your spot..they stay booked on weekends and holidays.
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (706) 422-1932
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for May 1-3 weekend!
RV/Tent Campsites, Platform Camping, Backcountry Campsites, Picnic Shelters, Group Shelter, 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom Cottages
(as of April 28, 2009 - availability updates are posted every Tuesday)Fort Mountain derives its name from an ancient 855-foot-long rock wall which stands on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious wall is thought to have been built by Indians as fortification against other more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies. Situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wilderness area, this park offers a variety of outdoor activities. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in northern Georgia. Most wind through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, occasionally crossing streams and providing spectacular vistas. During the summer, children will enjoy the sand beach located on a clear mountain lake, as well as miniature golf and pedal boat rental.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Notice: Gates lock at 10PM. No late access.
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
FACILITIES:
* 3,712 Acres
* 17-Acre Lake with Swimming Beach (Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend)
* 70 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25) - cable TV hookups
* 4 Walk-in Campsites ($12)
* 6 Platform Campsites ($12)
* 15 Cottages ($120-$140) -- #5 and #6 are dog friendly. ($40 per dog, max 2)
* 7 Picnic Shelters ($35-$45)
* Group Shelter (seats 80, $110, seasonal)
* Pioneer Campground ($40)
* Backcountry Campsites ($6/person)
Dec2008: my family hiked the Big Rock Nature Trail as well as the lake. Parents are in their 60s, sister and I are early 30s and niece is 4 years old.
Big Rock Trail is about 3/4 mile and is moderate difficulty. There are ups and downs in elevation. There is a waterfall that is lovely.
The lake trail is easy and is about a mile, maybe a bit more. Over all, you can do both within 2.5 hours, even if you're going at a leisurely pace.
Tip: go first to the ranger station and pick up a map of the area. Ask for suggestions on which trail to take, as there are many options. There are also cabins there for rental that look cool. Tent camping is also an option.
When we went, we didn't encounter another soul on either trail. It was wonderful. I highly recommend.
Oh, and there ARE black bears in that area, but black bears are afraid of humans (unlike grizzlies). Just don't surprise them or mess with the cubs.
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This is one of the more beautiful state parks that I've visited. But, for some reason, I just couldn't sleep. It was the bears! Yes, y'all! BEARS.
I was here camping for the weekend and got up for a Saturday morning hike. I climbed to the top of the mountain, took some pictures and proceeded to hike back down. I was with a friend and we were just noticing that even though we had seen all those yellow "please don't feed the bear" posters, we hadn't seen any real bears, let alone other wildlife.
No sooner had we said this then I look to the left, and there were 2 bears sitting underneath a rock overhang. One perked up and looked right at me. I kept on walking and hoped that it was just sizing me up and that he had already eaten lunch. Well, I made it back to the campsite alive but, that night, I swear, that bear followed my scent and was sniffing outside my tent all night. Scary!! I didn't not sleep a wink, until the sun came out.
It was really fun, but a reminder that I was in his house and I needed to respect that.
Besides the bear filled hike, there's a beach, fishing, canoeing and paddle boats, horseback riding and boat rental. It's a nature lover's paradise and it's only about an hour north of Atlanta.
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We spent Memorial Day up in the North Georgia Mountains. Definitely not our first trip up that way - but our first time hiking Fort Mountain.
It's yet another beautiful Georgia park, and a great, cheap, way to spend a day outside enjoying nature. They have tons of activities that sound great, but we limited our day trip to their 9 mile Gahuti Trail hike.
It was a gorgeous day and it's at maybe 2,600 ft elevation, so the views were beautiful, as there are lots of overlooks throughout the trail. It's a tough 9 miles - but if you hike it clockwise - most of the tough hiking is in the beginning.
It took us maybe 3 hours as we pushed through pretty hard (map said leave about 5 hours to do it!) Bring plenty of water - as you'll need it!
But yet another great place to spend a day outside with the dogs! (I would recommend only bringing dogs if they are in great shape as its a tough one!) Oh and we saw tons of deer, so although the trail was pretty scarce with people - good idea to keep your furry friends on a short leash - too many creatures to distract them!
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