- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Fort Mountain State Park
- Creator:
- Georgia. Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites, 2004
- Date of Original:
- 2004
- Subject:
- Parks--Georgia
Natural resources conservation areas--Georgia
Fort Mountain State Park (Chatsworth, Ga.) - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Murray County, Chatsworth, 34.76591, -84.76994
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from caption
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA N200.P2 S1 M67 2004
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bm67-b2004
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bm67-b2004
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
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FACILITIES
3, 71 2 Acres 70 Tent, Trailer,
RV Campsi tes cable TV hookups 4 Wal k-in Campsites 6 Pl atform Campsites Primitive Campsites 15 Cottages 17-Acre Lake with Swimming Beach 7 Picnic Shelters Group Shelter (seats 80) Pioneer Campground
ACTIVITIES
Hiking and Backpacking 14 miles of trails
Mountain Biking 30 miles of trails, trail fee
Horseback Riding 18 miles of trails, trail fee, horse rentals
Fishing Boat and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
Miniature Golf (seasonal)
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STATE PARKS & HISTORIC SITES
Fort Mounta in derives its name from an ancient 855-foot-long rock wa ll wh ich stands on the highest point of the mountai n. The mysterious wa ll is thought to have been buil t by Indians as fortification agai nst other more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies. Situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wild erness area, this par k offers a vari ety of outdoor activities. Hi kers, horse lovers and mountai n bi kers wi ll find some o f the most beaut iful tra ils in northern Georgia. Most wi nd 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 coo l mountain lake, as well as miniature golf and pedal boats. Stabl es offer guided horseback rid es and sta ll rental.
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Located 8 miles east of Chatsworth via Ga. Hwy. 52 (take 1-75 exit #333 toward Ga. Hwy. 411).
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
New Echota State Historic Site (Cherokee Indian capital)
Chief Vann House State Historic Site
Chieftains Trail Southern Highroads Trail Cohutta Wilderness Area Funk Heritage Center
at Reinhardt College
HOURS
Park Hours: 7 a. m.-10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
INFORMATION
Fort Mountain State Park 181 Fort Mountain Park Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 Park: 706-695-262 1 Horseback Riding: 706-517-4906 Stable Rental : 706-517-4376
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 1352
Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2770
For Reservations: 800-864-7275 or www.gastateparks.org
Reservauon Center open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sa turday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 5p.m. EST
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