Where Georgia Birding Begins

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.

Admission Fee
Lodging
Visitor or Nature Center
Restrooms
Drinking Fountain or Potable Water
Trails
Camping
RV Hookups
Picnic Area
Kayaking or Canoeing
Black Rock Mountain overlook with fall foliage
Overlook at Black Rock Mountain State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Handicapped Access: Yes: Lodging, Campgrounds, Restrooms, Visitor Center, Dock, Picnic Shelter, Playground

About This Site

Hours

Open year-round from 7am to 10pm.

Location

Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks & Historic Sites
3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Mountain City, GA 30562
(706) 746-2141
Black Rock Mountain State Park

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

Georgia’s highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas, and four hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Visitors enjoy the summit visitor center for its views, gift shop and picnic tables.

Featured Birds

Barred Owl Barred Owl
Broad-winged Hawk Broad-winged Hawk
Brown Thrasher Brown Thrasher
Canada Warbler Canada Warbler
Common Raven Common Raven
Dark-eyed Junco Dark-eyed Junco
Swainson's Warbler Swainson's Warbler

Mountaintop cottages surround a small playground, while campsites are nestled under rhododendron and gnarled oaks.The park’s small lake is popular with anglers and circled by an easy walking trail. At an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is often cooler than other Georgia parks and may close during icy weather. RVers should be comfortable driving on steep, winding roads.

Birds of interest include: Ruffed Grouse, Dark-eyed Junco, Broad-winged Hawk, Canada Warbler, Swainson’s Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Hooded Warbler, Worm-eating Warbler, Ovenbird, and Common Raven. 

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