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418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd
Dawsonville
Georgia
30534
Tel: (706) 265-4703
Description
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Lodge Reservations (800) 573-9656
Visitor Center (706) 265-4703
It’s easy to see why this is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning “tumbling waters,” is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls ~~ the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. An 8.5 mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail. However, numerous other trails are available for shorter journeys. A beautiful lodge at the top of the mountain is popular with guests who prefer hotel-type comforts, while a 5-mile hike leads to more remote accommodations at the Len Foote Hike Inn. Be sure to stop by the visitor center to see nature displays, live exhibits and a gift shop.
Facilities
829 Acres
24 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
14 Cottages
Cottage #5 (Bottom of Falls) and Cottage #6 (Top of Falls) are dog friendly cottages
4 Picnic Shelters
Group Shelter (seats 50)
56-Room Lodge & Conference Center
Restaurant
20-Room Hike Inn
Visitor Center
Ropes Course
Gift Shops
Activities
Hiking – 12 miles of trails
Picnicking
Trout Fishing
Interpretive Programs
Located 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east.
Lodge Reservations (800) 573-9656
Visitor Center (706) 265-4703
It’s easy to see why this is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning “tumbling waters,” is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls ~~ the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. An 8.5 mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail. However, numerous other trails are available for shorter journeys. A beautiful lodge at the top of the mountain is popular with guests who prefer hotel-type comforts, while a 5-mile hike leads to more remote accommodations at the Len Foote Hike Inn. Be sure to stop by the visitor center to see nature displays, live exhibits and a gift shop.
Facilities
829 Acres
24 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
14 Cottages
Cottage #5 (Bottom of Falls) and Cottage #6 (Top of Falls) are dog friendly cottages
4 Picnic Shelters
Group Shelter (seats 50)
56-Room Lodge & Conference Center
Restaurant
20-Room Hike Inn
Visitor Center
Ropes Course
Gift Shops
Activities
Hiking – 12 miles of trails
Picnicking
Trout Fishing
Interpretive Programs
Located 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east.