Fort Mountain derives its name from an ancient 855-foot-long rock wall which stands on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious wall is thought to have been built by Indians as fortification against other more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies. Situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wilderness area, this park offers a variety of outdoor activities. Hikers and mountain bikers will find some of the most beautiful trails in northern Georgia. Most wind through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, occasionally crossing streams and providing spectacular vistas. During the summer, children will enjoy the sand beach located on a clear mountain lake.
Facilities
Fort Mountain is 3,551 acres. It has 70 tent, trailer,and RV sites which include cable TV hookups. There is 17-acre lake with swimming beach,7 picnic shelters,group shelter, pioneer campground, primitive campsites, and 6 squirrel's nest campsites.
Activities
Some of Fort Mountains activites include: 14 miles of hiking and backpacking trails,30 miles of mountain biking trails, fishing, pedal boat rental,and miniature golf.(seasonal)
Nearby Attractions
Some nearby attrations include: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge,New Echota State Historic Site,Chieftains Trail,Chief Vann House State Historic Site,Cohutta Wilderness Area, Funk Heritage Center, and
Southern Highroads Trail.
Fort Mountain is located 8 miles east of Chatsworth via Ga. Hwy. 52 (take I-75 exit #333 off I-75 toward Ga. Hwy. 411). The address to Fort Mountian is:
181 Fort Mountain Park Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
To contact Fort Mountain call:
reservations(800)-864-7275, from Atlanta(770)-389-7275
office(706)-695-2621, and fax706)-517-3520
