Two adult Great Blue Herons stand watch over their 3 young chicks in the nest. — Great Blue Herons are plentyful along the river. Look towards the tree tops along the river to spot their nest. If you're lucky the whole will be home. NPS Photo/Tom Wilson

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · Georgia · National Park Service

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area as you have never done before.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: 678-538-1200
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Archeology · Ruins · Arts · Photography · Industry · Mills · Transportation · Bridges · Urban America · Animals · Birds · Fish · Tortoises and Turtles · Forests and Woodlands · River and Riparian · Scenic Views · Trails · Water Trails · Wetlands

Activities & features: Biking · Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · Canoeing · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · Whitewater Rafting · Junior Ranger Program · Tubing · River Tubing · Swimming · Freshwater Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs