High Falls State Park
Marvel at the tallest cascading waterfall south of Atlanta at High Falls State Park, where you can revel in nostalgic recreational pastimes, investigate a rich cultural timeline and natural backdrop, while you throw a line in High Falls Lake which is recognized as one of the nation’s top family fishing destinations.
About This Site
Hours
Location
76 High Falls Park Dr, Jackson, GA 30233
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 | ✓ |
Located northwest of Macon, High Falls State Park is named for tumbling cascades on the Towaliga River. Boat rental, ramps and fishing docks provide easy access to the park’s lake, known as one of Georgia’s top fishing spots for hybrid and white bass.
Featured Birds
Bald Eagle
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Brown Thrasher
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-headed Woodpecker
Visitors can hike along the river’s edge and through hilly forest to the remains of a hydroelectric power plant foundation. In the early 1800s, this area was a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory and hotel. High Falls fell from prosperity in the 1880s when a major railroad bypassed it. Today, the park is a popular camping destination and a relaxing side trip for travelers on I-75.
Iconic birds at High Falls State Park include: Killdeer, Belted Kingfisher, Mississippi Kite, Great Blue Heron, Hooded Warbler, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Indigo Bunting, Great Crested Flycatcher, and Carolina Wren.
Photo Gallery
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