A Little Taste of the North Georgia Mountains!

The Gateway to the North Georgia Mountains!

• Basic Information and Pictures
• Activities and Attractions
• Directions and Hours
• Contact Information

Top Sites to Visit in North Georgia

Amicalola Falls
Fort Mountain
Pictures of Amicalola Falls

Welcome to Amicalola Falls State Park

Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning tumbling waters, is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls. These are the tallest falls east of the Mississippi River. An eight-mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,150-mile Appalachian Trail. There are many other trails available for shorter journeys. Lente Foot Hike Inn is popular with guests who prefer hotel-type comforts over cottages and camping. It is a 5- mile hike to the Inn. To see nature displays, live exhibits and a gift shop visit the Park Office.

Facilities

Amicalola Falls is 979 acres with: 20 tent, trailer, RV sites, 14 cottages, 57-room Lodge and Conference Center, restaurant, 20-Room Len Foote Hike Inn, 4 picnic shelters, group shelter, ropes course, and Pioneer Campground.

Activities

Some activities include: hiking 12 miles of trails, picnicking, trout fishing, and interpretive programs.

Nearby Attractions

Some of the nearby attractions include: Burts Pumpkin Farm, North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall, Thunder Road USA, Kangaroo Conservation Center, Dahlonega Gold Museum, Dawsonville CVB, Vogel State Park, Alpine Village of Helen,Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Fort Mountain State Park, New Echota Cherokee Capital, Ellijay Apple Country, and Funk Heritage Center.

Hours

Park Hours: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Directions and Address to Amicalola State Park

Located 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east.

240 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd Dawsonville, GA 30534

To obtain a map and direct directions from your location to Amicalola Falls click on this link and enter the above address.

To contact Amicalola Falls call: reservations-(800)-864-7275, from Atlanta-(770)-389-7275, office-(706)-265-4703, and fax-(706)-265-4705