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.
About This Site
Hours
Location
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
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 | ✕ |
Many hiking and walking trails wind through the park across varying terrain. Activities are abundant at the Amicalola Falls Visitors Center. One of the most popular trails, the eight-mile Approach Trail, leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail.
Featured Birds
Broad-winged Hawk
Brown Thrasher
Dark-eyed Junco
Hooded Merganser
Bird highlights at the site include migratory and breeding warblers, including Black-throated Green Warbler, Ovenbird, Louisiana Waterthrush, Hooded Warbler, and more. Regular sightings include Broad-winged Hawk, Blue-headed and Red-eyed Vireo, and White-breasted Nuthatch.
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