Ready for another family get-together? I have an idea that doesn’t cost much (and doesn’t require you to go far from your home.) Take a trip to one of Georgia’s amazing state parks, and experience the natural beauty this state has to offer. You’ll love the fresh air and the astounding views at these 8 amazing state forests.
- Chattahoochee National Forest - Suches, GA 30572
Alexander Lerch via Flickr This is actually a national forest in the north Georgia mountains. Experience an abundance of greenery and blue sky within this vast forest.
Steve Robinson via Flickr Pictured: Another amazing view of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
- Fort Mountain State Park - 181 Fort Mountain State Park Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705
GT.PHOTOS via Flickr Fort Mountain State Park was founded in 1938 for the 885 foot rock found on its peak. This 3700+ acre forest is located between Elijay and Chatsworth.
- Fort Yargo State Park - 210 S Broad St, Winder, GA 30680
Courtney McGough via Flickr This gorgeous forest is perfect for your next outdoor event, such as a wedding or a family reunion. This gorgeous park is located in Winder, Georgia.
- Dawson Forest - 100 Green Forest Dr, Dawsonville, GA 30534
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region via Flickr Dawson Forest is considered a state forest, but it is managed by the city of Atlanta. This huge forest is more than 10,000 acres and is open for multi-uses such as hiking, hunting and horseback riding.
- Unicoi State Park - 1788 GA-356, Helen, GA 30545
Jeff Gunn via Flickr Unicoi State Park is another great park located in Helen, Georgia. Get out on their camping ground and visit the beautiful lake in this park.
Jeff Gunn via Flickr Pictured: A lush, green day at Lake Unicoi.
- Sweetwater Creek State Park - 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Jeff Gunn via Flickr The Sweetwater Creek State Park is always full of fun activities. You can paddle by moonlight or take a guided 3-mile hike. On top of it all, the scenery is breathtaking.
- Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge - 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121
J. Andrew Flenniken via Flickr This state park holds the popular lake, Lake Allatoona. It’s a fun place to fish, swim and water ski.
- Panola Mountain State Park - 2600 Georgia 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281
TranceMist via Flickr Here’s a great park for the entire family. This park features hiking, fishing lakes, a nature center and campgrounds.
Are there any camping trips in your near future? Have you or your loved ones ever visited any of these parks, and if so, what did you think? Tell your fellow Georgians all about it in the comments below!
Alexander Lerch via Flickr
This is actually a national forest in the north Georgia mountains. Experience an abundance of greenery and blue sky within this vast forest.
Steve Robinson via Flickr
Pictured: Another amazing view of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
GT.PHOTOS via Flickr
Fort Mountain State Park was founded in 1938 for the 885 foot rock found on its peak. This 3700+ acre forest is located between Elijay and Chatsworth.
Courtney McGough via Flickr
This gorgeous forest is perfect for your next outdoor event, such as a wedding or a family reunion. This gorgeous park is located in Winder, Georgia.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region via Flickr
Dawson Forest is considered a state forest, but it is managed by the city of Atlanta. This huge forest is more than 10,000 acres and is open for multi-uses such as hiking, hunting and horseback riding.
Jeff Gunn via Flickr
Unicoi State Park is another great park located in Helen, Georgia. Get out on their camping ground and visit the beautiful lake in this park.
Jeff Gunn via Flickr
Pictured: A lush, green day at Lake Unicoi.
The Sweetwater Creek State Park is always full of fun activities. You can paddle by moonlight or take a guided 3-mile hike. On top of it all, the scenery is breathtaking.
J. Andrew Flenniken via Flickr
This state park holds the popular lake, Lake Allatoona. It’s a fun place to fish, swim and water ski.
TranceMist via Flickr
Here’s a great park for the entire family. This park features hiking, fishing lakes, a nature center and campgrounds.
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Address: 181 Fort Mountain State Park Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705Address: 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122Address: 2600 Georgia 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281Address: 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121Address: 1788 GA-356, Helen, GA 30545Address: 100 Green Forest Dr, Dawsonville, GA 30534Address: 210 S Broad St, Winder, GA 30680
