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Fort Mountain State Park
181 Fort Mountain Park Road
Chatsworth, Georgia 30705
Phone: 706-695-2621
Reservations: 800-864-7275
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| 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. |
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One of Best State Parks in GA!
If you like camping in the mountains, Fort Mountain State Park is one of the best destinations in GA. Nice amenities, beautiful scenery, putt-putt, lake swimming and fishing, hiking to falls, historical site at top of mountain, extreme overlooks. Many nice and large campsites, nice cabins, close to city of Chatsworth for supplies. Highly recommended! This and Vogel are the premier mountain destinations in GA!
Written by wasinhere
9-Jun-2008
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Autumn Leaves were in full color
30 Oct 08 - 2 Nov 08-- The autumn leaves were in full color, most notable early morning and late afternoon. Overlooks were breath taking. As a bonus the view of the stars from 2,800 FT at 2:30-4:30 AM was fantastic! Had a great weekend!!!!
(name not given)
3-Nov-2008
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If you like the Mountains
Great park. Clean bath houses. Level sites. Beautiful campground. Even camped during the rain and had a great time.
Written by Carolyn Covington,GA
21-May-2009
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| BIG ROCK TRAIL 0.5 mile loop. Rated moderate to difficult.
The Big Rock Nature Trail travels from the ridgeline near the lake down into a mountain hollow, then crosses a dividing ridge and returns up Gold Mine Creek passing several small cascades and waterfalls. Wild- flowers abound in spring.
GAHUTI TRAIL 8.8 miles. Rated difficult to strenuous.
The Gahuti Trail travels around the edge of the park, passing just below the summits of both Cohutta and Fort mountains. Ever changing, the trail is both beautiful and challenging in all seasons. Hikers should always be aware of changing weather. Four backcountry campsites are available for use by permit.
LAKE TRAIL1.2 mile loop. Rated easy.
The Lake Trail loops around Fort Mountain?s lake and can be accessed from the campgrounds, cottage areas, picnic area and picnic shelter #5, and the Big Rock Trail parking area. Trail is most accessible traveled clockwise. In this manner, users descend the 75 lineal feet 20% grade.
COMBINATION TRAILS:These trails are made by combining trails shown on the map.
* STONE TOWER COMBO - West Overlook, CCC Stone Tower 0.9 mile loop. Rated moderate to difficult.
The Stone Tower Loop is hiked by traveling uphill on the West Overlook Trail and returning on the CCC Stone Tower Trail. Year-round vistas from West Overlook.
* UPPER CABIN COMBO - Upper Cabin Access, Lake Trail, Goldmine Creek, Gahuti 1.6 mile combination loop. Rated difficult to strenuous.
The Upper Cabin Loop is hiked by using the Upper Cabin Access Trail to the Lake Trail, proceeding to the Goldmine Creek Trail and returning on the Gahuti Trail to the upper cottage area.
This combination of trails offers excellent vistas from the upper levels of the ridgeline and wonderful views of the lake and Goldmine Creek. The creek was named for early goldmining, with some of the old mining pits visible along the trail. |
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| Campgrounds | |  | Griffin Island Campground - Sevierville, TN
Looking for something different? Griffin Island is a family owned and family friendly 32 acre property that includes rental campers, full hook-up sites, and tent sites for rent on Douglas Lake. Griffin Island is your getaway from the mainstream but close enough to all the attraction of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Phone: 866-461-4561
Web Site: http://www.griffinisland.net |
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4002 Woods Point Rd
Rocky Face, GA
(706) 673-2050
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9420 Highway 52
Chatsworth, GA
(706) 517-8810
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| Located 8 miles east of Chatsworth via Ga. Hwy. 52 (take I-75 exit #333 toward Ga. Hwy. 411). |
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| Boat Rentals | | | Griffin Island Campground - Sevierville, TN
Looking for something different? Griffin Island is a family owned and family friendly 32 acre property that includes rental campers, full hook-up sites, and tent sites for rent on Douglas Lake. Griffin Island is your getaway from the mainstream but close enough to all the attraction of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Phone: 866-461-4561
Web Site: http://www.griffinisland.net |
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