Fort Mountain State Park
Fort Mountain State Park sits at the southwestern end of the Cohutta Mountains near the Cohutta Wilderness. Sitting at 2,850 ft above sea level, Fort Mountain is a great destination for hiking and history lessons alike. The area in and around the park was home to the Cherokee Indians for hundreds of years, and their legacy is still felt throughout North Georgia today.
About This Site
Hours
Location
181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705
Amenities
| Amenity | Available |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ✓ |
| Lodging | ✓ |
| Visitor or Nature Center | ✓ |
| Restrooms | ✓ |
| Drinking Fountain or Potable Water | ✓ |
| Trails | ✓ |
| Boardwalk | ✕ |
| Camping | ✓ |
| RV Hookups | ✓ |
| Picnic Area | ✓ |
| Kayaking or Canoeing | ✓ |
Hikers, birdwatchers, bikers, and horseback riders can trek more than 60 miles of beautiful trails in Georgia, winding through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, crossing streams and circling a lake. Hikers can also explore a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and an ancient rock wall which stands 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.
Featured Birds
Broad-winged Hawk
Brown Thrasher
Dark-eyed Junco
Photo Gallery
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