A.H. Stephens State Park
The historic architecture, gentle rolling hills, forested trails, and placid lakes of A.H. Stephens Historic State Park, located near Augusta, provides visitors with an oasis of natural and historical beauty for recreation, reflection and relaxation.
Alexander Wildlife Management Area
Located in the Upper Coastal Plain, Alexander Wildlife Management Area sits on 1,300 acres of state-owned property. With a mix of habitat types, this WMA offers great opportunities for wildlife viewing. In the piney uplands, you may hear the squeaky-toy call of the Brown-headed Nuthatches, and in the scrub-shrub, perhaps the short trill of a Loggerhead Shrike.
Allatoona Creek Park
Allatoona Creek Park in Cobb County, Georgia, is a 1,450-acre park leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, known for its extensive mountain biking trails, hiking paths, and diverse wildlife. It features open fields, forests, wetlands, and creeks, with multi-use trails ranging from beginner to expert, including mountain biking jump lines and a pump track. The park also has a dog park, remote-controlled plane area, and historical artifacts.
Allatoona Pass Battlefield
Allatoona Pass Battlefield is a historically significant location due to its role in two major incidents during the American Civil War. In April 1862, James Andrews’ raiders on board the steam locomotive General passed through Allatoona Pass during what has become known as the Great Locomotive Chase. Two and a half years later on October 5, 1864, following the fall of Atlanta, one of the most stubbornly fought battles of the Civil War was waged on the site.
Amicalola Falls State Park
Amicalola, a Cherokee word meaning ‘tumbling waters,’ is an appropriate name for the 729-foot falls, the third-highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. While Amicalola Falls is the most notable feature of the park, there are many other reasons visitors have been flocking to this site since it was established as a State Park in 1940.
Ball’s Ferry Wildlife Management Area
The Ball’s Ferry property is located in Toomsboro and is 525 acres. This property offers wildlife watching and hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. There is a boat ramp that can be used for fishing access to the Oconee River.
Big Dukes Pond Wildlife Management Area
Big Dukes Pond Wildlife Management Area is a conservation area situated on 1,692 acres of coastal plain with a Carolina Bay near Millen. This WMA offers multiple habitat types, including open fields, forest, and shrub-scrub. Horses, camping, and ATVs are prohibited.
Big Haynes Creek Nature Center
Located within the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Big Haynes Creek Nature Center spans approximately 173 acres of managed natural lands just 20 miles east of Atlanta. It offers a mosaic of habitats—from open meadows and woodlands to outcroppings and wetlands—making it a fascinating destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.
Black Rock Mountain State Park
Revel in the diverse ecosystems along rugged terrain or breathe fresh air from mountain top vistas overlooking pristine Appalachian forests at Black Rock Mountain, uniquely positioned on the Eastern Continental Divide and reaching altitudes of 3,640 feet as the highest State Park in Georgia.
Blue Heron Nature Preserve
The Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a 30-acre greenspace located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. The grounds are open every day, and parking and use of the trails is free and open to the public from dawn to dusk. Stroll the trails, keeping an eye out for a variety of birds and wildlife. The Preserve includes 3 miles of trails that wind through 4 distinct habitats; meadow, wetland, woodland and riparian.
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
The wide range of habitats found at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center provide critical habitat for many bird species, both common and rare. Over 200 bird species use these diverse habitats. Therefore, CEWC was designated an Important Bird Area in 2002. Bring your binoculars and field guides, and see how many species you can find! Bird Species Checklists are available at the Visitor Center or the online bird checklist.
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Chattahoochee Bend State Park allows you to maneuver through the shoals of the riveting river, explore wooded trails teeming with unique plants and wildlife and embark on a natural journey that refreshes and revitalizes the spirit.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
The diverse habitats found across CNC’s campus support over 100 bird species. Belted Kingfisher and Great Blue Heron are abundant (and seasonally nest along Kingfisher Pond); Bald Eagle, Osprey, waterfowl, swallows, warblers seasonally make their way through the forests and wetlands of the area. The center’s Wildlife Walk features several aviaries with non-releasable wildlife: hawk and owl species, as well as Bald Eagles!
Chief Vann House Historic Site
During the 1790s, James Vann became a Cherokee Indian leader and wealthy businessman. He established the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation, covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County. In 1804 he completed construction of a beautiful home that still remains and is open daily* for tours.
Cloudland Canyon State Park
Rediscover nature’s role through the ages by exploring Cloudland Canyon State Park’s water-carved canyons and caves surrounded by the breathtaking views and rugged geology of the Cumberland Plateau.
Clybel Wildlife Management Area
Located in Mansfield, Clybel WMA sits on 6,700 acres and is home to the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center and Marben Public Fishing Area (PFA). Visitors of all ages can find something to do at this WMA, from visiting the nature center to walking one of the hiking trails. Clybel Wildlife Management Area has diverse habitats that are home to a variety of wildlife.
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
Besides the pond and wetlands, the preserve includes emerging pine forest, wooded uplands containing mature trees, and low shrub meadow in the floodplain bordering South Peachtree Creek. These diverse habitats are home to beavers, foxes, turtles, snakes, frogs, rabbits, and dozens of species of birds. To date, 184 species of migratory and resident birds have been identified, including Wood Duck, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Cooper’s Hawk, Pileated Woodpecker, and Barred Owl.
Crooked River State Park
Set your own pace with the rise and the fall of tides shaping Crooked River State Park, connecting generations with forests, scenic marsh views and abundant coastal wildlife.
Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area
The Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area is located in Dawson County. This 25,500-acre property offers hunting for deer, bear, turkey, small game, dove, and waterfowl. There are five sections (tracts) of the WMA, including: Wildcat Creek, Goethe, Burnt Mountain, Amicalola, and City of Atlanta. The DNR Wildlife Resources Division owns 15,000 acres of the forest, with the City of Atlanta owning the lower 10,000 acres.
Di-Lane Wildlife Management Area
Di-Lane Wildlife Management Area features 5,000 acres of early successional upland habitat as well as roughly 3,000 acres of creek bottom and isolated wetland habitat. Bird abundance and diversity is great, and includes breeding: Northern Bobwhite, Blue Grosbeak, Pine Warbler, Field Sparrow, Loggerhead Shrike, Bachman’s Sparrow and both Indigo and Painted Bunting. Additionally, throughout the year, numerous species of waterfowl, warblers, and waterbirds can be seen in the Wildlife Management Area.
Discovery Park at the River Line
Discovery Park at the River Line in Mableton, Georgia, is a historic park featuring preserved Civil War-era earthworks and trails along the Chattahoochee River, designated as part of the National Register of Historic Places.
Don Carter State Park
The Chattahoochee River, flowing from the north Georgia Mountains, meets Lake Lanier at Don Carter State Park, creating a unique opportunity for recreation and outdoor appreciation on the northern edge of metro-Atlanta.
E.L. Huie Ponds
The E. L. Huie Jr. Holding Pond Complex is a storage area for excess treated wastewater that the Huie constructed wetlands site cannot handle. There are five ponds, four of which have varying levels of water depending on the time of year and recent rainfall events. The habitat is used by a variety of waterfowl species in the winter including Blue and Green-winged Teal, Northern Shovelers, Northern Pintails, American Wigeons, Mallards, and Gadwall.
Elijah Clark State Park
Elijah Clark State Park, is located on the western shore of 71,100 acre Clarks Hill Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Southeast. Named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero, history and abundant recreational opportunities in the beautiful setting of Clarks Hill Lake.
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
Home to several thousand Native Americans from 1000 A.D. to 1550 A.D., this 54-acre site protects six earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits and defensive ditch. Etowah Mounds is the most intact Mississippian Culture site in the Southeast.
Euchee Creek Greenway
Grovetown’s Euchee Creek Greenway elevates visitors along this route in East Georgia on a series of boardwalks. Located in metropolitan Augusta, the trail follows a creek named for the Indigenous Yuchi people (also spelled Euchee and Uchee) who lived here in the 17th and 18th centuries before they were forced to relocate to Oklahoma in the 1830s.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Inspired by the natural wonders of Pine Mountain Ridge, F.D. Roosevelt State Park bridges the hope of the past to preservation for the future. At 10,874 acres, Georgia’s largest state park is a hiker’s and backpacker’s haven. More than 40 miles of trails, including the popular 23 mile Pine Mountain Trail, wind through hardwood and pines, over creeks and past small waterfalls.
Fernbank Forest
Fernbank Museum located in Dekalb County offers all-season nature experiences for all ages, including direct access to Fernbank Forest. A museum ticket is necessary for access to WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. You’ll discover something new each time you visit. You don’t have to drive north to enjoy the fall colors — Fernbank Forest and WildWoods come alive with dramatic yellows and oranges as the leaves change each November. In the winter, the evergreen trees and shrubs are the standouts. Once the temperatures begin to rise, wildflowers bloom throughout the spring and summer, from trilliums to native rhododendrons.
Florence Marina State Park
Florence Marina State Park, once home to Native Americans and the old town of Florence, transports you to its agricultural and commercial past, and immerses you in nature by walking forested trails, visiting the Kirbo Interpretive Center, or fishing from the natural deep water marina where the powerful Chattahoochee River meets Lake Walter F. George.
Fort King George State Historic Site
Fort King George sits on the saltmarsh overlooking the scenic and wild Altamaha River delta. To the east, the fresh water of the Altamaha River meets the salty Atlantic ocean, creating a brackish and biodiverse estuary home to numerous species of fishes, birds, invertebrates, and plants. This area is especially critical to shorebirds and is designated as a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site. Diverse waterfowl are also numerous in winter at the nearby Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Fort McAllister State Park
For centuries the rising and ebbing tides of the Great Ogeechee River at Fort McAllister State Historic Park have mirrored the currents of history, connecting Native American life, the valor of Civil War soldiers through to the Henry Ford Era and on to present day visitors.
Fort Morris State Historic Site
Visitors to Fort Morris State Historic Site can the hear whispers of the past as they gaze into the panoramic vista of the coastal environment while traversing the well preserved original earthworks that served as a bastion of liberty and defiance while defending the commercial seaport of Sunbury and the strategic Medway River during the American Revolution and War of 1812.
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.
Fort Yargo State Park
Nestled as a natural refuge in the city of Winder, Fort Yargo State Park offers you a nearby escape from metro-life with exciting adventures along multiple recreational trails including one of the only remaining forts for early settlers.
General Coffee State Park
General Coffee State Park is a place for quiet rejuvenation, where you can uncover footprints of the past as you explore south Georgia’s wiregrass region.
George L. Smith State Park
The peaceful natural beauty of George L. Smith State Park and the serene, cypress filled water of the mill pond offer you a tranquil escape where a small town, down home atmosphere provides both recreational and historical experiences.
George T. Bagby State Park
George T. Bagby State Park is located along the shores of Lake Walter F. George (Lake Eufaula) in southwest Georgia. A boat ramp and swimming beach offer easy access to the 48,000-acre lake, where trophy fishing includes the state record catch for blue catfish. Bass also team the waters along with other southern freshwater fish.
Green Meadows Preserve
The 112-acre park is located on the northwest corner of Dallas Highway and Old Hamilton Road, diagonally across from The Avenue West Cobb. Green Meadows Preserve offers quiet woodlands and meadows ideal for walking, picnics, kite flying, as well as exploring plants, birds, and flowers.
Hamburg State Park
Hamburg’s State Park’s 1920’s era gristmill and ginning house have been a central location for trade for the local community and the park still serves as a peaceful relaxing getaway for the community and visitors from both nearby and afar.
Hard Labor Creek State Park
Hard Labor Creek State Park’s many beautiful Piedmont habitats intertwine with the historic landscape transformed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, providing solace and solitude for recreation and reflection.
Hardman Farm State Historic Site
Travel through centuries of culture at Hardman Farm State Historic Site along the iconic Unicoi Turnpike. Once a Native American trail, the turnpike passes through a historic farm, linking Georgia’s earliest inhabitants with the enduring legacy of the Nichols/Hardman families, and their Nineteenth Century Italianate mansion.
Head’s Creek Reservoir
A local birding hotspot boasting over 130 documented species. Visitors can regularly spot a variety of waterfowl, raptors, and wading birds, with rarities like the Tricolored Heron occasionally stopping by.
Henderson Park
Henderson Park consists of approximately 111 acres and is accessible on two sides which are connected via walking trails. Park amenities include Lake Erin, a waterfall, soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters, paved and unpaved hiking trails, a dog park, the Native Plant and Wildlife Walk and Henderson Park Community Garden.
Heritage Park
Heritage Park in Mableton, Georgia, is a natural area along Nickajack Creek known for its serene, wooded trails, historic ruins, and connection to the Silver Comet Trail. It features a 1.7-mile soft-surface trail with boardwalks, picnic areas, restrooms, and historic sites like the Concord Woolen Mill ruins, making it popular for walking, nature watching, and history enthusiasts. The park is pet-friendly (on-leash) and offers free admission and parking.
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.
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
Acres of moss laden Live Oak trees, remnants of rice levees and a dairy operation, and seven nineteenth century buildings, hint at the impactful story of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, offering clues to a past where the rich culture of initially enslaved and later free people of African ancestry is interwoven with that of people of European descent to form a distinct regional historical, agricultural, and natural treasure on the banks of the Altamaha River.
Hyde Farm Park
Hyde Farm Park in Cobb County, Georgia, is a preserved historic farm offering a glimpse into the area’s agricultural past with trails, a fishing pond, and historic buildings, while also serving as a modern recreational space with community gardens. It’s a 42-acre park that is part of a larger 135-acre historic property, featuring nature programs, walking paths, and a serene escape with its original farm structures from the 1830s onward.
Indian Springs State Park
Indian Springs State Park’s natural artesian spring has been used by generations of people for its flowing mineral water, which some claim to have homeopathic qualities. Produced by the pressure of the earth forcing underground water to the surface, the water at Indian Springs picks up many minerals during that process, leading to its unique “Sulphur” smell. Known to Native Americans long before the influx of Europeans, the area has always maintained a steady flow of people coming to seek healing, collect drinking water, or recreate around this natural marvel.
Jack Hill State Park
Recreation opportunities and rich local history greet travelers to Jack Hill State Park, a small-town getaway located on the iconic Southeast Georgia Wiregrass and Woodpecker Trails and close to the ancient flowing waters of the Ohoopee and Altamaha Rivers.
James H. Floyd State Park
Hike into history along the Marble Mine Trail at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park and immerse yourself in the tranquility of one of Georgia’s best kept secrets. Enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping in the state’s geologically significant Ridge and Valley region.
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
Dating back to 1847, through generations of family members, Jarrell Plantation Historic Site is one of the last remaining examples of a vanishing culture with its authentic nineteenth and early twentieth century plantation buildings typical to Middle Georgia representing the change from an agricultural to an industrial based economy.
Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area
Located in the Piedmont region, Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area is 3,700 acres and offers various habitat types. The WMA consists of fallow farmland, hardwood bottoms, and some mixed pine/hardwood upland habitat. Much of the old farmland is open fields managed for early successional habitat. The terrain is fairly flat with some small rolling hills.
Kemp Park
Kemp Park is a hidden gem. It is a 94-acre property owned and managed by Cobb County Parks and Recreation. Multiple trails begin at the parking area, allowing for the exploration of several miles of trails across various terrain. From rolling meadows to woodlands and a stream, birding this site can be extremely rewarding!
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
Serene wiregrass scenes and sacred ground shaped by the Indigenous community that once thrived at Kolomoki Mounds State Park nearly 2,000 years ago continues to attract those wishing to experience the Lower Chattahoochee River Valley’s scenic and cultural legacy.
Lake Peachtree
Lake Peachtree is known as a great location for swimming, walking, running or fishing. The multi-use path that runs around the perimeter of the lake is just short of 4 miles and makes for a great jog or walking route. There are several public access areas to the lake including Battery Way, Drake Field and the All Children’s Play Park. Non-gasoline-powered boats are permitted via the public launch on Battery Way.
Laura S. Walker State Park
Wander among the pines at Laura S. Walker, the first state park named for a woman, an oasis that shares many features with the unique Okefenokee Swamp, where you can enjoy the serene lake as you stroll along the trails and natural communities in this southeast Georgia haven.
Leone Hall Price Park
Leone Hall Price Park is a 243-acre passive park in Kennesaw, Georgia, known for its peaceful, natural setting with walking trails that meander through woods and meadows alongside Allatoona Creek. It offers amenities like picnic areas, pavilions, and restrooms, making it ideal for leisurely walks, family outings, and nature observation, with a focus on a quiet, less-structured experience compared to more traditional parks.
Line Creek Nature Area
This popular Nature Area offers a mix of habitats – an upland hardwood forest, beautiful creekside granite outcroppings, and a rushing stream bordered by native azaleas. Visitors will enjoy a fishing dock on a small pond, a gazebo, and almost three miles of nature trails. Keep an eye out on the trails for a few historic sites!
Little Ocmulgee State Park
The park’s origins date to the 1930s, when it was first constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which created the lake around the natural diversion of the Little Ocmulgee River. This 256-acre lake features a white sandy beach, fishing docks and a boat ramp.
Magnolia Springs State Park
Home to alligators, turtles and other wildlife, Magnolia Springs State Park offers an enchanting experience into the sights and sounds of nature with its crystal-clear blue spring, tangible reminders of its Civil War history, and exciting recreational adventures.
Marben Public Fishing Area
The aquatic habitats include impoundments and woodland streams, that support numerous species, including Great Blue Heron, Double-crested Cormorant, Osprey, Wood Duck, and more. A diverse range of terrestrial habitats include upland hardwoods, bottomland hardwoods, mixed pine-hardwood forests, pine plantations, and fields that support Indigo Bunting, numerous woodpecker species, and more.
McDuffie Public Fishing Area
McDuffie Public Fishing Area is a rewarding destination for birders, offering a diverse mix of habitats that support an impressive range of resident and seasonal bird species. Beyond its fishing opportunities, the area’s sandhills, wetlands, grasslands, and ponds create excellent conditions for birdwatching throughout the year.
Mead Farm Wildlife Management Area
Mead Farm Wildlife Management Area is a 200-acre property located in Burke County, southeast of Augusta. The WMA consists of approximately 90 acres of wetlands and 110 acres of uplands, offering hiking, wildlife viewing, and seasonal hunting opportunities.
Mistletoe State Park
Discover the best bass fishing in the area and water sports on Georgia’s largest reservoir, or relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature on the forested trails, winding creeks and scenic shoreline of Mistletoe State Park.
Moccasin Creek State Park
A scenic state park situated on the 2,775-acre Lake Burton, enjoy boating, fishing, paddling, or wildlife viewing. Adjacent trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains provide easy access to mountain views and recreational activities.
Morgan Falls Overlook Park
Home to everything from songbirds to waterbirds, the park is a premier destination and hotspot for birdwatchers. Visitors have the chance to spot a number of species, including Belted Kingfisher, American Goldfinch, Red-tailed Hawk, and Bald Eagle. The secluded arteries feeding Bull Sluice Lake provide ideal vantage points to watch for dive-bombing Osprey and Great Blue Heron trolling the shallows.
Murphey Candler Park
Located in the City of Brookhaven, Murphey Candler Park is a 135-acre regional destination. At the heart of the park, a serene lake anchors a landscape of scenic marshland and forest, encircled by a two-mile loop trail ideal for peaceful walks, birdwatching, and fishing.
New Echota State Historic Site
Celebrate the cultural legacy of the Cherokee People while discovering the innovations, political sophistication and the daily life of the residents of New Echota, Capital of the Cherokee Nation, where the Cherokee removal on the Trail of Tears officially began.
Newman Wetlands Park
Newman Wetlands Center (NWC) is a nature area dedicated to environmental education owned and operated by Clayton County Water Authority. NWC consists of a learning center with accessible restrooms, about 1.16 miles of trails, and multiple picnic areas. The habitats include second growth mixed forests, creeks, and wetlands. There are numerous observation areas, giving guests opportunities to view a wide range of bird species.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park has an astonishing depth to its history. The land here has been occupied for more than 12,000 years by various cultures, including many different American Indian cultures. The site preserves approximately 3,336 acres and encompasses many natural features and ecosystems. This includes fields and forests, as well as wetlands along Walnut Creek and the Ocmulgee River. These diverse natural resources and habitats are utilized by a variety of wildlife, including several endangered and threatened species.
Oconee Veterans Park
Oconee Veterans Park, located in Oconee County near Athens, is a 197-acre park that features outdoor walking trails (both paved and unpaved), tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, open grass fields, and a variety of habitats.
Okefenokee State Park
The gateway to the western side of the 438,000 acre Okefenokee Swamp, marvel in one of Georgia’s seven natural wonders and the largest blackwater wetland in the South.
Panola Mountain State Park
Home to a rare, pristine monadnock, Panola Mountain State Park provides you an oasis near Metro Atlanta to play, unwind, learn or discover the diverse natural and cultural heritage of the Piedmont region.
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Just minutes from downtown Augusta, Georgia, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is a 1,100-acre man-made wetland preserve that blends science, nature, and recreation. Established in 1993 as part of the City of Augusta’s innovative wastewater treatment system, the Phinizy wetland system demonstrates how human ingenuity and natural ecosystems can work hand in hand. As treated water flows through a series of constructed wetland cells, it is naturally filtered while supporting a thriving habitat for an incredible diversity of wildlife.
Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management Area
Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management Area is located in Richmond County, near Augusta. This 1,500-acre property offers wildlife viewing and birdwatching, as well as canoeing, fishing, and seasonal hunting opportunities.
Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site’s forests, fields and well preserved earthworks once witnessed fierce combat while its museum’s artifacts are tangible reminders to visitors of the battles of the Atlanta Campaign during the American Civil War and today its pristine trails are a hiker’s green oasis nestled in the suburban sprawl of metro Atlanta.
Piedmont Park
Be captivated by the peace and serenity of Piedmont Park. Piedmont Park showcases an array of habitats in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. It boasts Lake Clara Meer, an urban forest known as the North Woods, open fields, and large trees. Every year, Piedmont Park hosts major festivals, such as the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and Atlanta Pride. The 211-acre park is open year-round to athletes, nature lovers, and anyone who enjoys a good stroll through a beautiful green space.
Providence Canyon State Park
Uncover the layers of ‘Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon’ as you navigate the unusual geological formations created by erosion of the Coastal Plain after years of poor agricultural practices, hike miles of sandy nature trails, and gaze at dark skies while camping at Providence Canyon State Park.
Quarry’s Edge Park
About 40 miles outside Atlanta near Griffin, sits Quarry’s Edge Park in Spalding County. The park features more than 6 miles of multi-use trails to explore and other opportunities for outdoor recreation, including bouldering. Birding highlights among the site’s pine forest and rocky outcrops include Red-headed Woodpecker, Barred Owl, Brown-headed Nuthatch, and Brown Thrasher.
Red Top Mountain State Park
At Red Top Mountain State Park you can connect with the natural beauty of Lake Allatoona and explore the iron mining tradition & history of the Etowah Valley.
Reed Bingham State Park
Experience adventurous waters and diverse ecosystems through recreation and learning at Reed Bingham State Park, where you can marvel at nature’s beauty and enjoy quiet tranquility.
Reed Creek Park & Interpretive Center
Reed Creek Park is an urban nature park located right in the heart of the suburbs near Augusta, GA. Located in a natural flood zone along Reed Creek, the property which was once paved over for various recreational sport courts, has since been reestablished as a nature park. With the help of resident beavers the wetland area which covers the majority of the property maintains water in the wooded swamp for most of the year. Other habitats featured at this location are a small section of forested upland, a riparian zone and Reed Creek itself.
Reynolds Nature Preserve
Located just south of the Atlanta airport in Morrow, GA, Reynolds Nature Preserve is a 146 acre natural woodland habitat with four spring fed ponds, wetlands and four miles of hiking trails. Previously farmland, the preserve boasts old farm equipment, a spring house and barn dating back to 1867. The Nature Center houses live native
Richard B. Russell State Park
Come stay and play at Richard B. Russell State Park where you can recreate on the water or relax beside the peaceful shores of Lake Richard B. Russell where agrarian people settled along the Savannah River watershed.
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka Wildlife Management Area
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka Wildlife Management Area is a 2,437-acre property located between the Ochlocknee River and Barnetts Creek in Thomas County, near Thomasville. This WMA offers unique hunting opportunities and supports populations of rare species such as Bachman’s Sparrow, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Gopher Tortoise, and other priority species.
Seminole State Park
On the sometimes-forgotten fringes of historic Southwest Georgia, the banks of the flooded Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers border the last remnants of a primitive longleaf wiregrass ecology at Seminole State Park where one hears nature’s beckoning call to wanderers to bait a hook, walk a trail, enjoy a boat ride, and watch a sunset.
Shamrock and Blalock Reservoirs & Recreation Area
These reservoirs feature expansive open water bordered by forests and wetlands, creating ideal habitat for a wide range of wildlife. The area supports abundant overwintering waterfowl and songbirds, along with active nesting by raptors and wading birds, offering frequent opportunities to observe feeding, breeding, and migratory behaviors.
Skidaway Island State Park
Located near historic Savannah, Georgia, Skidaway Island State Park boasts miles of spectacular nature trails that wind through lush maritime forest and pristine salt marshes where visitors can see tangible reminders of its cultural and natural history and experience the wildlife and impactful scenery of this significant barrier island.
Smithgall Woods State Park
Hike through wildflower covered trails on the Blue Ridge Escarpment at Smithgall Woods State Park, a masterpiece of nature, reclaimed and rejuvenated from land transformed by hydraulic gold mining in the nineteenth century, and the enduring legacy of its donor Charles Smithgall.
Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain is home to a variety of native bird species. As you trek along the Songbird Habitat Trail, you can expect to encounter a range of songbirds, including Eastern Bluebird, Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, American Robin, Tufted Titmouse, and various woodpecker species. One of the highlights of Songbird Habitat Trail is the enchanting melodies filling the air. Listen for the beautiful songs and calls of the resident birds as they provide a natural soundtrack to your hike.
Sweetwater Creek State Park
The extraordinary beauty of the rugged hills, rocky outcrops, and rolling rapids of Sweetwater Creek have shaped centuries of history engaging you to reconnect with the natural world.
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring beauty or daring adventures with a glimpse into the past at Tallulah Gorge State Park, where the Tallulah River flows through rugged terrain to carve a complex 1,000 foot geologic formation and five spectacular waterfalls which provide habitat for many unique species, including more than 135 species of birds.
Tugaloo State Park
The serene setting of Tugaloo State Park is your starting point to creating family memories with spectacular sunrise and sunset views from the shores of Lake Hartwell, exceptional recreational opportunities, rich cultural heritage and natural resources of the Appalachian Mountains Foothills.
Unicoi State Park
Explore 1,029 acres of Georgia beauty and experience a few mountain marvels, like the beautiful 53-acre Unicoi Lake nestled between the mountaintops or the gorgeous trails to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. Unicoi State Park & Lodge is one of the most beloved Georgia State Parks, being convenient from Atlanta and centrally located to our most adored mountain towns, Helen, Dahlonega, Hiawassee and Sautee Nacoochee.
Victoria Bryant State Park
Whether driving through the ford in Rice Creek, taking a slide down Sliding Rock or camping under the stars, you can spend days relishing in the historic landscape and roaming through the rolling hills of Victoria Bryant State Park.
Vogel State Park
Vogel State Park, established in 1931, is the second oldest state park in Georgia. Located at 2,500 feet above sea level, Vogel sits at the base of Blood Mountain, the highest summit on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, and is surrounded by Chattahoochee National Forest. The North Georgia Mountains around Vogel were linked to Native American people for generations before European settlement.
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Divided by the winding South Fork River, Watson Mill Bridge State Park boasts Georgia’s longest covered bridge still in use, preserving a link to the culture of a bygone era and opening passageways to outdoor activities and rustic overnight experiences.
Wormsloe State Historic Site
The stunning live oak lined avenue beckons visitors to Wormsloe State Historic Site, whose abundant cultural and natural resources have been, and continue to be, shaped by the influences of the many inhabitants of the Isle of Hope through the centuries including those of Native American, African, and European descent.
Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park (Ernie’s Trail)
This beautiful regional park of 164 acres was named after Olympic Gold medalist Wyomia Tyus, who is from Spalding County. The park features 2 large picnic pavilions, which overlooks a 3-acre lake, a 7-field soccer complex and a 5-field baseball complex. Although the park can get busy with athletic activities, the natural wooded, wetland, and
Yuchi Wildlife Management Area
Yuchi Wildlife Management Area is a 7,800-acre property located in Burke County. This property offers wildlife viewing, hiking, camping and hunting opportunities.