FORT MOUNTAIN GA s,N2.oo . P'1,. m1o, STATE PARK 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) ,, Gea 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. Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 6/04 rt Mountain t N I Miles 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 Gean STATE PARKS & HISTORIC SITES I I , )w