Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, Georgia
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.
Located 8 miles east of Chatsworth via Ga. Hwy. 52 (take I-75 exit #333 off I-75 toward Ga. Hwy. 411).
Facilities:
3,712 Acres
17-Acre Lake with Swimming Beach
70 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25) – cable TV hookups
4 Walk-in Campsites ($12)
6 Platform Campsites ($10)
15 Cottages ($110-$130) -- #5 and #6 are dog friendly.
7 Picnic Shelters ($30-$40)
Group Shelter (seats 80, $110, seasonal)
Pioneer Campground ($40)
Backcountry Campsites ($5/person)
Activities:
Hiking and Backpacking – 14 miles of trails
Mountain Biking – 27 miles of trails, $2 trail fee
Fishing Boat, Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (summer weekends)
Miniature Golf (summer weekends)
Horseback Riding - 25 miles of trails, horse rentals, stables - Fort Mountain Stables
Address and contact details
181 Fort Mountain Park Rd
Chatsworth
Georgia
30705
USA
- (706) 422-1932 ( Telephone )
- 1(800) 864-7275 ( Tollfree )
- Website