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Chattahoochee National Forest
Chattahoochee National Forest Tallulah Gorge © Lee Reed
View from the top of the cliff face.
Chattahoochee National Forest Fall scene © Lee Reed
Above the power station.
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CHATTAHOOCHEE NATIONAL FOREST
CHATTAHOOCHEE NATIONAL FOREST
1755 Cleveland Highway
Gainesville, Georgia   30501

Phone: 770-536-0541
History of the Area
In the Northwest portion of the Chattahoochee, on the other side of Interstate 75, the mountain peaks are lower and shaped in long, narrow ridges, separated by valleys. These valleys have been used for centuries as human and animal passage ways. Great armies clashed here during the Civil Was as Union General William Tecumseh Sherman led his troops towards the fateful battle of Atlanta, which sealed the Confederacy's doom.
Fishing
Nearby Lake Blue Ridge is the only place in Georgia where anglers can catch muskellunge. This 3,290-acre lake is bordered by two Forest Service campgrounds and has a privately owned marina for boat rentals. Nottely Lake, Lake Chatuge, Lake Burton, and Lake Rabun also tough the Chattahoochee and provide good trout and bass fishing. With over 1,300 miles of trout streams on the forest, there are plenty opportunities to catch trout, walleye, bluegill, and bass.



Trails
With over 430 miles of trails on the Chattahoochee, it's hard to find an area without some type of footpath! From short day hikes to more arduous trips, for novices or experts, there is a trail for every level, every purpose, The four long-distance trails on the Chattahoochee are great for backpacking: the Benton MacKaye (53 miles), Bartram (37 miles), Duncan Ridge (35.5 miles), and Appalachian (79 miles).
Area Attractions
Brasstown Bald is the highest peak in Georgia. Shuttle vans carry most visitors from a parking lot to the top, but hardy hikers climb the path to the crest. Winds are always present on the lofty summit, which provides breathtaking views from the Visitor Center's observation deck.

The cool, still hush of the surrounding lush forest is broken only by the thundering water of Anna Ruby Falls. This unique double waterfall cascades off of Tray Mountain in a spectacular 153-foot drop. The Lion's Eye Trail for the Blind adds a special dimension to one of Georgia's most visited spots.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
October 12 Need better signs and info for falls
park review stars; one to five You tout your many falls but getting to them is very difficult. Finding them is as well. Difficulty of navigation. A fee for every each one is ridiculous. but it the place is still beautiful
June 28 A Treasure
park review stars; one to five Having places like this to visit enriches our lives
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Area Campgrounds
Lake Nottely RV Park Pavilion
350 Haley Circle
Blairsville, GA
706-745-4523
Trackrock Campground & Cabins
141 Trackrock Camp Road
Blairsville, GA
706-745-2420
R-Ranch In the Mountains
65 R Ranch Road
Dahlonega, GA
706-864-6444
Whispering Pines Campground
290 Whispering Pines Road
Morganton, GA
706-374-6494
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