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BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

The Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical , or mental handi cap or other non-merit factors.
Quantity 20,000 Cost $648

For more information about any of Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites please contact:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Office of Information and Education 270 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta , Georgia 30334 (404) 656-3530

PLAYGROUND: Children 's play areas are conveniently located throughout the park's day & stay use areas.

Playground equipment is located in the stay-use areas of the park.

WILDLIFE: All wildlife and plant life are protected in all State Parks. Please leave them unmolested so that the next visitor may enjoy them, too.
PETS: Domestic pets are allowed on State Parks only if kept on a leash not longer than 6 feet and accompanied by their owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in cottages or any other site buildings or swimming area. Owners are responsible for conduct of pets and must clean up after them.

MOTOR BIKES: All motorized bikes are restricted to park roads. They must comply with all state regulations governing registration and safety equipment.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public use areas in all of Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites.

WEAPONS: Firearms, bow and arrows . explosives, fireworks , slingshots, fishing spears, or any device that discharges projectiles by any means is prohibited.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Telephone:

(404) 746-2141

Park Hours:

7 a .m . to 10 p.m.

Park Office Hours:

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: Location:

Mountain City, Georgia 30562
3 miles N. of Clayton off U.S. 441

Size of Park:

I ,485 acres

Altitude :

3,800 feet

MILEAGE TO BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK FROM:

Albany

312

Macon

200

Atlanta

120

Savannah

290

Augusta

180

Valdosta

365

Columbus

200

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Located in centra l Rabu n County in the mountains of north Georgia, Black Rock Mountain State Park enco mpasses I ,485 acres of scenic vistas and beautiful mountain sce nery.
Reaching a height of 3,600 feet this park has long been a favorite point for hikers. Black Rock Mountain was named because of its humped shoulders which are a sheer cliff of dark granite. One of the best assets of thr area is a viewing point where one can see as far as 20 miles on a clear day beyond Georgia into the Carolinas.
A paved road, officially named Talmadge Trail,

run s from the main highway at Mountain City to the top of the mountain. Here the waters flow westward to form the Little Tennessee River which eventually empties into the Mississippi , and eastward into the headwaters of the Savannah River. According to an Indian legend , Notla , the son of the Cherokee Chief, fell in love with Hiawassee, the daughter of the Catawba Chief, who hated the Cherokees. Notla asked for her hand in marriage. Outraged , her father said he would never give hi s consent until Notla could find the place where the eastern and western waters met. By chance, Notla found this spot and claimed Hiawassee. Her father refused, and the two ran away and settled in the valley at Hiawassee.
The park is near a number of private and public areas noted for boating and fishing in the clear mountain lakes and streams. Within a radius of a few miles lie twelve lakes.

The park is easily accessible from Clayton , Georgia by going north on U.S. #44 1 to Mountain City. Enjoy your stay, and plan to visit other Georgia State Parks conveniently located throughout the state.
FISHING: Park waters are open for legal fishing t. rough the year. Persons age 16 or older must h:..ve a valid State Fishing License . Non-residents age 16 or older must have a valid non-resident license. Residents and non-residents do not have to have a trout stamp when fishing in impounded waters on park premises . Bank fishermen not registered as overnight visitors must be off park premises no later than park closing time. No swimming or boating allowed in lake .
CAMPING : The camping area offers 53 combination tent and trailer sites. All sites have picnic tables and grills. There are 2 comfort stations providing hot showers, flush toilets , electrical outlets , and automatic laundry. One dump station is provided.
NO RES ERVATIONS accepted; all campsites are rented on a first-come, first-served basis . Organized groups not eligible to occupy camping area. All campers must register for sites at the Trading Post. Campers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Maximum stay is 14 days . Dishwashing PROHIBITED at all drinking faucets and comfort stations. Please be considerate of other campers. Trash and garbage receptacles are available in all camping areas . PLEASE USE THEM .
See map for location of Camping Area.
PIONEER CAMPING :The Pioneer Camping Areas are completely separate from all other activity areas on the park. This allows the group to camp and follow a program of activities without disturbance from other park visitors . Refer to map for location. The areas are availab le at NO CHARGE to any organized youth group, such as Boy Scouts , Girl Scouts , etc.
Facilities provided are a cleared area for tents, water (by hand pump, faucet or spring), and a primitive-type sanitary facility (pit privy).
Reservations must be made by contacting the Park Office. Please make reservations so as to insure JJI available site.

Adult leader of organized group must register at Park Office.
PICNICKING: Picnicking permitted only in designated areas throughout the park . Tables and shelters available on a first -come , first-served basis. Trash and garbage receptacles are located in all picnicking areas. PLEASE USE THEM.
COITAGES : The park provides 10 cottages (82 BR and 2-3BR) fully equipped with electric stove, refrigerator and all ne cessary cooking and food serving facilities. Towels and linens are provided. All cottages are heated.
Reservations are accepted for a 2 week maximum and a 2 day minimum . Contact Park Office for reservations, check in times and rates. NO RESERVATIONS will be accepted for one night stays. A deposit equalling a 1 day rental charge is required. Cancellations accepted and deposit refunded if Park Office is notified 48 hours in advance. Reservations for all cottages can be accepted on an !!month maximum advance notice.
NO PETS allowed in cottages. No kennels are provided.
Organized groups not eligible to rent cottages.
Please register at Park Office upon arrival and pay full amount of cottage rental fee.
NATURE TRAILS: Black Rock Mount ain State Park has the Tennessee Rock Trail and the Waterfall Trail for your enjoyment of the park's outstanding natural features.