Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Activity Overview

Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area in Sandy Spring, Georgia offers miles of walking trails, boating and kayaking on the Chattahoochee River and fishing. The National Recreational area provides opportunities for outdoor recreation for the families, miles of the River that flows on the suburbs of Atlanta can be used for boating, rafting, kayaking, and canoeing year-round. Boating in the river is allowed from Sunrise until Sunset. Fishing on the river that is part of the recreational area is open year-round. The visitor center and the river are open year-round for recreational use.

Things to Do

• Families looking for some outdoor recreation and picnic should visit the National Recreational area, enjoy walking, bicycling, strolling on miles of walking trails.
• You can spot wildlife on the nature trails. May spot beavers, deer, and variety of birds.
• Enjoy boating, kayaking and canoeing on the river, explore the river and the surroundings. Canoes, rafts and kayaks can be rented for day use.
• Fish for trout, bass, catfish and other fish species, fishing at the river is a cool Summer time activity. Fishing regulations apply.
• Picnic shelters and restrooms are available. Annual parking passes are available.
• The hiking trails and picnic shelters are ADA accessible.

Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area Insider Tips

• Bring water and wear good walking shoes.
• Pets must be on a leash.