Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Park Service, Georgia.

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area as you have never done before.

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Paddling
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

To find the Island Ford Visitor Center enter the physical address, 8800 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, into your GPS unit or your favorite map software. Once you have arrived at the park entrance turn onto Island Ford Parkway and follow the signs to the park headquarters.

Additional Information

  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Official Website
  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Map

Photo Gallery

  • Landing A RainbowFishing the Chattahoochee River can be a great way to spend an afternoon out of the office or as a diversion from rush hour traffic.
  • Look CloselySchool children from the city enjoy visiting the park on a ranger-led hike.
  • Family TimeGreat Blue Herons are plentyful along the river. Look towards the tree tops along the river to spot their nest. If you're lucky the whole will be home.
  • Look CloselySchool children from the city enjoy visiting the park on a ranger-led hike.
  • Marietta Paper MillAll that is left of the Marietta Paper Mill is a few stone walls in the woods. Hike to the ruins and you'll get a closeup of Sope Creek that was harnessed by the mills.
  • Landing A RainbowFishing the Chattahoochee River can be a great way to spend an afternoon out of the office or as a diversion from rush hour traffic.
  • Inviting TrailTrails along the Chattahoochee River are calling you to visit.

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