Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Activity Overview

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River that is maintained by the National Parks Service. It is one of Atlanta's most popular recreation areas due to its immense beauty and the family-friendly activities it provides, including hiking, boating, fishing, and cycling. It also offers numerous picnic areas, which makes it the perfect place to spend a day enjoying the great outdoors.

Things to Do

• Go trout fishing! The Chattahoochee River is a great place to teach your child how to fish due to the abundance of trout in its waters.
• Explore the park and enjoy its natural beauty by taking advantage of the many hiking trails.
• Visit Cochran Shoals, the most popular area of the park, which features a fitness trail, hiking trails, and cycling trails.
• Bring along a boat and spend an hour or two floating down the Chattahoochee River.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Insider Tips

• View the park's calendar to learn about upcoming events, ranger programs, and volunteer opportunities.
• If you're planning to do some hiking, you can find trail maps here that include the locations of restrooms, picnic areas, parking, and other important sites.
• Keep in mind that anyone 16 years of age or older needs to have a Georgia fishing license and Georgia Trout Stamp in order to fish in the park. You can find more fishing information here.