Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area attracts visitors for a variety of reasons, including the spectacular nature, rocky shoals, and great fishing spots. The 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River are available for raft, canoe, kayak, motor boat and other small boat use year round. Come and enjoy this watery playground any time of the year!
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Kevin CheriPhone Number: 678-538-1200
Entrance Fees: Individual: $3.00; Annual: $25.00
Sights: Chattahoochee River
Endangered Species: White Fringeless Orchid; Georgia Aster; Michaux’s Sumac; Bald Eagle; Whooping Crane; Peregrine Falcon; Bachman's Sparrow
Important Dates
By The Numbers
Acres: 4,699.00Highest Point: (1100 feet)
Annual Visitation: 2,842,670 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :33.901740 / -84.443870 (map it)
State: GA
Nearby Big City: Atlanta, GA
Gateway Communities: Norcross, GA; Roswell, GA; Alpharetta, GA; Duluth, GA; Lilburn, GA; Tucker, GA
Nearby Airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
In Detail
Activities & Programs The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area contains 16 park units with a total of 50 miles of hiking trails, a Visitor Contact Station at the Island Ford Unit, numerous picnic areas, canoe, kayak an ... read more.
Animals Whether you are canoeing, fishing or hiking, CRNRA is an exciting place to observe animals in their natural habitats. The river is home for trout, bass, catfish and 20 other species of fish. The Ch ... read more.
Frequently Asked Questions What kind of activities do you offer at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area? The Chattahoochee River NRA offers several outdoor activities. Hiking, fishing, picnicking, rafting, canoeing ... read more.
History The southern Appalachian Mountains are ancient mountains. Once as tall and rugged as the Alps, these ancient mountains have been changed by the hand of geologic time. Today they are cloaked in a de ... read more.
Natural World The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) consists of a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River and 14 land units along its corridor. It begins at Lake Lanier's Buford Dam, near B ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Glass containers of any kind are not allowed while on the river. Broken glass can cause serious injury to river users and damages personal equipment. Drinking alcohol impairs coordination and judg ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Operating Hours & Seasons Island Ford Visitor Contact Station at Island Ford is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM except December 25th. Day-use only. The park is open from dawn to dusk year round. ... read more.
Plants In any season, the Chattahoochee banks are resplendent in color. Trout lilies, serviceberry, and redbuds bloom in early spring followed by azaleas, trillium and coreopsis. Late summer, cardinal flo ... read more.
Sights to See The park is spread over a 48-mile section of the Chattahoochee River and consists of 16 different areas or units beginning at the below the Lake Lanier dam in Forsyth County and ending at Peachtree ... read more.
Recent News
- Hitting the trail with Fido May 14, 2008, 2:23 pm
Chattahoochee River In Depth
News from the Parks
National Parks Escape, This Time Around
January 8, 2009 - 5:17pm
Unlike the last two years, popular recreation areas in Western Washington have escaped serious damage from this week’s heavy rain. Mount Rainier National Park and Gifford Pinchot National Forest were devastated by flooding in 2007. Last year, flooding hit Olympic National Park.
January 8, 2009 - 5:17pm
Unlike the last two years, popular recreation areas in Western Washington have escaped serious damage from this week’s heavy rain. Mount Rainier National Park and Gifford Pinchot National Forest were devastated by flooding in 2007. Last year, flooding hit Olympic National Park.
Dorgan with Game and Fish
January 8, 2009 - 5:06pm
Sen. Byron Dorgan, (D-N.D.) said he agrees with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department on the elk situation at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Since the unveiling of the National Park Service’s Draft Elk Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement on Dec. 17, Game and Fish officials have voiced their displeasure that the document did not include their “Alternative G,” as a viable option.
January 8, 2009 - 5:06pm
Sen. Byron Dorgan, (D-N.D.) said he agrees with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department on the elk situation at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Since the unveiling of the National Park Service’s Draft Elk Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement on Dec. 17, Game and Fish officials have voiced their displeasure that the document did not include their “Alternative G,” as a viable option.
Coming to the Inauguration? Read This First, Then Think Again
January 8, 2009 - 5:05pm
All roads will lead to Washington on Inauguration Day, but many of them will be closed. With packed trains, buses and planes, how will as many as 2 million people who are hoping to witness history crowd into a city whose subway system usually accommodates 718,000 a day?
January 8, 2009 - 5:05pm
All roads will lead to Washington on Inauguration Day, but many of them will be closed. With packed trains, buses and planes, how will as many as 2 million people who are hoping to witness history crowd into a city whose subway system usually accommodates 718,000 a day?
Scientists Ready to Analyze Yellowstone Park Quake Data
January 8, 2009 - 5:01pm
Between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2, more than 500 small earthquakes shook Yellowstone National Park. The swarm of quakes was centered below Yellowstone Lake, beginning southeast of Stevenson Island and migrating north toward Fishing Bridge before quieting.
January 8, 2009 - 5:01pm
Between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2, more than 500 small earthquakes shook Yellowstone National Park. The swarm of quakes was centered below Yellowstone Lake, beginning southeast of Stevenson Island and migrating north toward Fishing Bridge before quieting.
Haleakala National Park Gets New Superintendent
January 8, 2009 - 5:00pm
Sarah Creachbaum, a 15-year veteran of the National Park Service, has been named superintendent of Haleakala National Park.
January 8, 2009 - 5:00pm
Sarah Creachbaum, a 15-year veteran of the National Park Service, has been named superintendent of Haleakala National Park.
