Overview
About Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area as you have never done before.
BikingBoatingFishingHikingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingWhitewater RaftingJunior Ranger ProgramTubingRiver Tubing
Weather
Summers typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather. Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's. Winters are more variable with highs averaging from the mid 50's to lower 60's while the lows average in the mid 30's. Oftentimes, stretches of mild weather will alternate with cold spells. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year.
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Per Person$5.00
Required for visitors age 16+ entering on foot or by bicycle. Valid for one day.
Entrance - Private Vehicle$5.00
Private vehicle pass admits one private vehicle and its occupants for one day.
Entrance - Motorcycle$5.00
Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
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Things to do
Discover Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Be A CHAT Junior Ranger
1-3 Hoursby the Island Ford Visitor Center to pick up your Junior Ranger Booklet and get to work on becoming the next park's Junior Ranger.
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Chattahoochee Cycling
What are you waiting for? Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has bike trails to ride just outside the city. Some paved miles for people on their road bikes and some miles for the mountain bikers. Just remember to share the trails with pedestrians.
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Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop
The Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop is a true multi-use trail. You'll find mothers pushing strollers, joggers avoiding the afternoon traffic, and cyclist in their cool p-jays.
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Exploring Gold Branch
1-6 HoursEscape the crowds with a short drive to Gold Branch in east Cobb County. Hike down to Bull Sluice Lake to wet a line or have a picnic in the woods. If you wish, take a nice long hike to really get away from the crowds.
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Exploring Palisades East
1-6 HoursWelcome to the eastern half of the Palisades Unit. There are few places better than the Palisades visit a rock shelter, view the shoals, or enjoy the river first hand.
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1-6 HoursWelcome to the western half of the Palisades Unit. There are few places better than the Palisades to visit a rock shelter, view the shoals, or enjoy the river first hand.
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