Amicalola Falls State Park [1976]

AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK
DAWSON COUNTY

AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK

LEGEND
E Entrance
0 Visitor Center
Cottages o Picnic Shelter
Comfort Stat ion o Rest Station
0 Assembly Station 0 Amphitheater
~~~ P1oneer Campin g ,.,
c!'J Parking
Superintendent's Res.
m Ranger's Res .
Caretaker's Res idence
Paved Road Dirt Road
Trails
Creek Pork Bounda ry

MILEAGE TO AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK FROM:

Atlanta

85

Valdosta

317

Albany

255

Savannah

335

Macon

170

Augusta

245

Columbus

180

For more information about other State Parks and Historic Sites in Georgia, please write to:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Office of Information and Education 270 Washington Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30334

GENERAL INFORMATION Resident Superintendent
Telephone: Dawsonville 265-2885 Area Code 404

Size of Park: 296 acres

Altitude:

2,600 feet

Park Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Location:

16 mi. n. w. of Dawsonville via Ga. 136, 183, 52

Address:

Amicalola Falls State Park Star Route Dawsonville, Georgia 30534

All hours, dates and facilities listed herein are subject to change without notice.
The Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employs w ithout regard to race or color, sex, religion, or national orig in.

For more information, contact:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Office of Information and Education 270 Wash i ngton Street, S. W . Atlanta, Georgia 30334 (404) 656-3530

Att?ical(Jla falls
Amicalola Falls, the highest waterfall in Georgia, is formed by a clear mountain creek that plunges 729 feet down the eastern side of Amicalola Ridge in a series of sparkling cascades. In the Cherokee Indian language Amicalola means "tumbling waters."
Some of Georgia's most beautiful scenery may be viewed from vantage points within the park which is high in the Blue Ridge Mountains area.
Springer Mountain, the southernmost limit of the Blue Ridge chain of mountains, and also the southern terminal of the Appalachian Trail, lies 6.9 miles north of the falls. A blue-blazed approach trail leads from the visitor's center to Springer Mountain.
TRAILS
Amicalola Falls State Park offers Hiking Trails that wind over mountains and around the foot of the falls.
A trail Guide Map is available at Visitor Center.

HOURS: Park and campground are open year round from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Office hours for reservations are from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
RESERVATIONS: Cottage reservations must be made through the park office. Check in time is no later than 10 p.m. Check out time 12 noon.
Campers should check in at the park office prior to setting up camp. No reservations for campsites are accepted. Check out time 3 p.m. No campsite may be occupied more than 14 days.
CAMPING: The camping area offers 25 campsites, all with water and electricity hook-ups. A modern comfort station provides hot showers, flush toilets, electrical outlets and automatic laundry facilities. A dump station is provided. Please check in by 8:00 p.m.
PIONEER CAMPING: No charge to organized youth groups for camping in the Pioneer camping area, but reservations through the park office are required. Only a pit toilet, and picnic tables are provided.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Campers with travel trailers over 18 feet long will experience extreme difficulty using the campground at this park due to the steep incline on the road to the campground. Frequently, tow-truck or wrecker assistance is necessitated at the park user's expense.
COTTAGES: Fifteen Cottages are available for rent. Five do not have fireplaces.
All cottages are fully equipped for housekeeping with an electric stove and refrigerator, and with all necessary cooking and serving facilities, equipment, linens and blankets.

Cottages at foot of falls heated by gas space heaters (no fireplaces). Larger cottages overlooking lake have fieldstone fireplaces and automatic central heat.
Alcoholic beverages of all kinds and the possession or use of drugs are strictly prohibited on park premises. Fireworks, firearms, bows and arrows, explosives, slingshots and fishing spears or any device capable of injuring or killing a person, or damaging public property are forbidden.
All motorized vehicles, including those designed for off-the-road use, must remain on park roads and are prohibited from off road use except in designated areas. Motorized bikes must comply with all state regulations governing registration and safety equipment and must be operated in accordance with state law. The driver must be 16 years of age and have a valid driver's license. Motor bike riders must always wear safety helmets.
DAY-USE AREA
A Visitor Center with restrooms is located just inside main gate.
Playground for children is conveniently located adjacent to Visitor Center.
Picnic tables, shelters, and grills in a beautiful woodland setting are available to visitors at the foot of the falls .
PICNICKING: Picnicking is permitted only in designated areas throughout the park. Picnic shelters are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
PETS: Dogs must always be kept on a leash and ar e prohibited in all park buildings, including

cottages. Owners are responsible for pets and must clean up after them.
WILDLIFE: The abundance of plant and animal wildlife is one of the reasons this area was designated a State Park. All wildlife is protected here. Please leave them unmolested so that the next visitor may enjoy them, too.
BOATING: Private boats are not permitted on park waters. Rental boats are available. Electric motors only. Waterskiing not permitted. All boat use, where boating is allowed, must be done in conformance with the Georgia Boating Safety Law.
Deposit (refundable) required for each life preserver, oar or paddle.
FISHING: Amicalola Lake is open to legal fishing throughout the year. Hours for ftshing from lake bank, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; fishing from boat 8 a.m. to ~unset. Trout stamp is not required when ftshing in State Park impounded waters. Fishermen, 16 years old or older must have a valid Georgia resident (or non-resident) fishing license.
SWIMMING: Swimming is not permitted in the waters of this park.
Amicalola Falls is a beautiful natural feature. Pkase enjoy it, and obey the signs that have been posted which are designed to promote visitor safety. Do not become another statistic who has thrown caution to the wind and failed to respect the danger that is present when attempts are made to climb the falls or wade the stream at the top. Help us safeguard human lives by remi'nding peopk to obey posted signs and regulations. Several lives have been wst by failing to do so!