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GA |
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A scenic drive on Hwy. 52 near the Cohutta Wilderness leads visitors to this mountain getaway. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia, winding through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, crossing streams and circling a pretty lake. Hikers can also explore a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and an ancient rock wall which stand on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious 855-foot-long wall is thought to have been built by early Indians as fortification against more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies. During summer, visitors can cool off on a lakeside beach, while stables offer guided horseback rides and stall rental throughout the year. Park guests may stay overnight in fully equipped cottages, a campground or backpacking campsites. |
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From Atlanta: Take I-75 to exit 293 to Hwy 411 North to Chatsworth. Park is located 8 miles East of Chatsworth on Hwy 52. |
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3,712 Acres 15 Cottages ($175-$225) -- #5 and #6 are dog friendly. ($45 per dog, max 2) 70 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($27-$32) â cable TV hookups, some sites close during winter 4 Walk-in Campsites ($18) 6 Platform Campsites ($12) Group Shelter (seats 80, $75-100, seasonal) Pioneer Campground ($50) 4 Backcountry Campsites ($10/person) 17-Acre Lake with Swimming Beach â open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend 7 Picnic Shelters ($30) |
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FORT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK |
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530158 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=GA&parkId=530158&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 706-422-1932 or 706-422-1934 (Alternate). A Parkpass is required for all vehicles. Price for parkpasses are not included with the reservation. ParkPass fees are as follow: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass; 13 - 30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass; 31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass; Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass. Overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites. |
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Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge Blue Ridge Mountains Calhoun / Gordon County Chief Vann House State Historic Site Chieftans Trail Cohutta Wilderness Area Dalton, Georgia Funk Heritage Center Mountain Top, Georgia New Echota State Historic Site Southern Highroads Trail |
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