Linwood Nature Preserve

415 Linwood Dr, Gainesville, GA

Don Carter State Park

5000 North Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA

Don Carter is Georgia’s newest state park, as well as the first state park on 38,000 acre Lake Lanier. Situated on the north end of the reser... Read More

Fort Yargo State Park

210 South Broad Street, Winder, GA

Located between Atlanta and Athens, this popular park features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians.... Read More

Mount Yonah Trail Head

Forest Service Road 323, Cleveland, GA

You'll find the Mount Yonah Trailhead at the foot of Mount Yonah on the west side of the mountain. Easy to get to, this trailhead provides access t... Read More

Lake Russell Recreation Area

Old Lake Russell Rd, Cornelia, GA

Situated along the peaceful shore of the 100-acre Lake Russell, this developed recreation area offers 42 campsites that accommodate both tent and R... Read More

Smithgall Woods State Park

61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA

Smithgall Woods is an angler’s paradise. One of north Georgia’s premier trout streams, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mount... Read More

Rogers Bridge Trail

Rogers Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA

Bell Road Trail

Bell Road, Johns Creek, GA

Raven Cliff Falls

Richard B Russell Scenic Hwy, Helen, GA

It is a two and one-half mile moderate hike along Dodd’s Creek. The trail may split in a few places – when it does, follow the creek. A... Read More

Unicoi State Park and Lodge

1788 State Highway 356, Helen, GA

Unicoi State Park and Lodge offers plenty of reasons to go outside! Explore our beautiful 1029 acres of Georgia adventure activities and experience... Read More

Springer Mountain Trail

Forest Service Road 42, Dahlonega, GA

Springer Mountain can be reached by the way of a blue blazed 8.5 mile approach trail at Amicalola Falls State Park. The 8.5 mile approach trail sta... Read More

Anna Ruby Falls

3455 Anna Ruby Falls Rd, Helen, GA

Home of twin waterfalls, Anna Ruby Falls is one of the most popular destination interpretive sites in Georgia. Get into the outdoors and learn abou... Read More

Blood Mountain Trail

12829 Gainesville Highway, Blairsville, GA

The Blood Mountain Cabins and Country Store are vacation rental cabins and a store located up high in the scenic Appalachian Mountains in north Geo... Read More

State Bridge Trail

State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA

Greenway Segment 1 - Gravel Trail

Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA

Moccasin Creek State Park

3655 Highway 197, Clarkesville, GA

Sitting on the shores of lovely Lake Burton, Moccasin Creek prides itself on being “where spring spends the summer.” Despite its mounta... Read More

Bell Memorial Park

15245 Bell Park Road, Milton, GA

Bell Memorial is an active-use park with four baseball fields, two multi-purpose artificial turf fields, pavilions, picnic areas, parking, concessi... Read More

Milton Freedom Park

13200 Deerfield Parkway, Milton, GA

Freedom Park is a small park tucked in the corner of the bustling Windward industrial district. It features a small, paved walking path and outdoor... Read More

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center

9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA

Our mission: To create a destination and educational resource that inspires exploration, appreciation, and preservation of the natural environment ... Read More

Vogel State Park

405 Vogel State Park Rd, Blairsville, GA

One of Georgia’s oldest and most beloved state parks, Vogel is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. &n... Read More

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