Discover Georgia's NE Mountains ADA Accessible Outdoor Places to Visit - There are plenty of fun outdoor places throughout this travel region. Visit beautiful Black Rock Lake, Amicalola Falls State Park, Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden, Lake Burton Trout Hatchery, Lake Tugaloo, GA Guidestones and more.
Fishing and Recreation Lakes
Black Rock Lake in Rabun County Size: 17 acres Fish: A fair population of largemouth bass and sunfish. Catfish are periodically stocked into the lake. Trout are also periodically stocked (about 3,000 annually). Lake Facilities: Cottages and campsites (not adjacent to lake), hiking trails, senic overlooks, picnic tables, fishing pier that is wheelchair accessible. Lake is 2241 feet above sea level. See Black Rock Mountain State Park pictures and info. Fee: $5 parking fee Open: All year 7 am - 10 pm Contact Information Owner: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Phone: 706-746-2141 Address: P. O. Drawer A, Mountain City, GA 30562 Directions: On Taylor's Chapel Road inside Black Rock Mountain State Park
Fort Yargo State Park Lake in Barrow County Size: 260 acres Fish: Channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie Lake Facilities: Boat ramp, boat rentals, restrooms, tent and RV camping, swimming, cottages, playground, picnic tables, minature golf, beach and shelters, canoes, paddle boats and jon boats. Jon boats available with or without motors. Handicap accessible facilities are available.
See Fort Yargo State Park pictures and info. Fee: $5 parking fee Open: All year from 7 am to 10 pm seven days a week Restrictions: 10 hp motor restriction, boats allowed from 7 am until sunset. Contact Information Owner: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Address: P. O. Box 764 Winder, GA 30680 Phone: 770-867-867-6123 Directions: 1 mile south of Winder on GA Hwy 81
Lake Richard B. Russell has 540 miles of shoreline and provides plenty of fishing and swimming. There is a visitors center at the dam and a fishing pier. Open: Mon- Sat at 8 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday at 8 am to 4 pm. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-213-3400 - toll- free 800-944-7207 Address: 4144 Russell Dam Dr, Elberton, GA 30635
Lake Tugalo - GA Power Lake - Visitors can enjoy boating (25 horsepower motors or smaller) and fishing on Tugalo. Open: Daily. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 706-782-4014, 888-GPCLAKE for camping info. Address: Off US Hwy 441 N., Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
State Parks
Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites are committed to making facilities and programs accessible to everyone. All lodges have accessible rooms, meeting facilities and restaurants. Most parks offer accessible cottages, campsites, fishing piers, nature trails and picnic areas. Since degrees of accessibility vary among the sites, visitors may find it helpful to call the park or historic site they plan to visit to ensure their needs can be met. Overnight guests should be specific about needs when making reservations.
Amicalola Falls State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, lodge, museum, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. $5 parking fee. Phone: 706-265-4703 - Address: 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Black Rock Mountain State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, museum, and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. $5 parking fee. Phone: 706-746-2141 at 8 am - 5 pm - Location: Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Mountain City, GA
Bobby Brown Outdoor Recreation Area - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Note: campground is self-registration only and will open seasonally. Phone: 706-213-2046 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Rd., Elberton, GA 30635
Ft. Yargo & Will-A-Way Recreation Area - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, museum, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 770-867-3489 or 770-867-6123 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 210 S Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680
Hart State Park- ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Note: Campground is self-registration only and will open seasonally. Phone: 706-376-8756 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 330 Hart State Park Road, Hartwell, GA 30643
Moccasin Creek State Park - ADA Access Ammenity: Campsites with comfort station and wheelchair accessible fishing pier. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-947-3194 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 3655 GA Hwy 197, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Richard B. Russell State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-213-2045 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 2650 Russell State Park Rd., Elberton, GA 30635
Smithgall Woods Conservation Area - ADA Access Ammenities: Lodge, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-878-3087 at 8 am - 5 pm Address: 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545
Tallulah Gorge State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, museum, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-754-7970 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
Tugaloo State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-356-4362 at 8 am - 5 pm Address: 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., Lavonia, GA 30553
Unicoi State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, lodge and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-878-3982 at 8 am - 4:30 pm - Address: 1788 GA Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545
Victoria Bryant State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - Dark. Phone: 706-245-6270 at 8 am - Noon & 1 pm - 5 pm - Address: 1105 Bryant Park Rd., Royston, GA 30662
Vogel State Park- ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cotage, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-745-2628 at 8 am - 5 pm Address: 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-783-5349 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 650 Watson Mill Rd., Comer, GA 30629
Outdoor Recreation Areas - Farms - Parks - Trails - Fishing & Hatcheries
Alberta Banks Park - Amenities: 20.5-acre park. Physically challenged accessible Field of Dreams, Bobby Bailey Tennis Center with 12 Lighted tennis courts, 2 Softball fields, 3 Baseball fields, Playgrounds, Picnic shelter with water and electricity, Concession building and Restroom. Leashed Pets Allowed. Open year-round. Park closes at sunset if no games are scheduled. Call for information on reserving and pricing for the pavilions and fields. No Gate Fee. Free admission. Therapeutic Recreation - "Field of Dreams" is a place where every child can play! Complete with a rubberized, handicap accessible baseball field and a handicap accessible playground, this sports complex meets the needs of children with physical and developmental disabilities. Hall County Parks and Leisure offers both a spring and fall ball league for children ages 5-18. Field of Dreams participants are also offered various social opportunities throughout the year, in the off season. The field may be rented for special occasions. Call for more information on rentals. For more information on how you can volunteer at the Field of Dreams or have your child participate in one of our ball leagues, please contact Rozalyn Schmitt. Phone: 770-535-8280 - Address: 5575 Jim Crow Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. Directions: Drive South on McEver Road, 7 miles from the intersection with Mundy Mill Road and turn right on Jim Crow Road. Alberta Banks will be on the left.
Allen Creek Soccer Complex - Amenities: An 89 acre special use park. It is a Special Use Facility that is open for scheduled events only. It is handicapped accessible. Leashed pets are allowed. 9 Lighted fields, 3 Concession areas with adjacent accessible restrooms and 2,500 Seat Stadium. Call for scheduling and rental availability. This complex is jointly owned and managed facility of Gainesville and Hall County. Hours Special Use Facility-open for scheduled events only Phone: 678-450-6502 - Address: 2400 Allen Creek Road, Gainesville, GA 30507
Destiny Alpacas is a working farm wehre you can learn about these wonderful animals. Gift shop carries Alpacas yarns and handmade knitted items. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open daily. Call for appointment. Phone: 706-379-2361 Address: 1952 Gibson Road, Young Harris, GA
Hickorynut Cove Trout Farm is a private 5-acre lake is great for paddle boating or fishing. Daily 8a.m.-6p.m. Free admission to lake, but pay by the pound for what you catch. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-896-5341 – Address: 2500 Hickorynut Cove, Hiawassee, 30546
Lake Burton Trout Hatchery is where you can enjoy fishing for brown and rainbow trout, picnicking, wildlife-viewing areas, a kids’ stocked catfish pond, boating and skiing. Fun activities include picnicking, camping, hiking, boat ramp and food.
Open: Daily 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-947-3112 – Address: 3695 GA Hwy 197 N., Clarkesville, GA 30523
Old Federal Campground - Amenities: Accessible Handicapped Site, Accessible Restroom, Boat Launch Ramp, Boating, Fishing and Dump Station. Old Federal Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. Lake Lanier touches five counties in Georgia and is just 45 minutes from Atlanta. The lake covers 38,000 acres that were once rolling farmland. The lake provides outdoor recreational opportunities to fish, camp, boat, picnic or sightsee. Old Federal Campground offers 59 sites with electric and water hookups and 24 sites without hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, laundry facilities, a boat ramp,a dump station, and a swimming area. It is on the 38000-acre Lake Sidney Lanier. Call to reserve a camping site. Phone: 770-967-6757 - Address: 6219 Old Federal Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
River Forks Park - Amenities: This 118-acre park has a 40,000 square foot beach, Handicapped access picnic sites
63 campsites with electric and water hook-ups, a sewer pump-out station for RVs, area for group camping, boat ramp, boat launch area, volleyball net near beach area, 3 picnic shelters, 60 picnic sites with grills, Pavilion, hiking trails, fishing, bike trails, 4 playgrounds, bathhouse with showers, handicapped access, 5 restroom buildings with showers, dumping station, and 24-hour live-in security. Horseshoes and horshoe pits that can be picked up at entrance gate. Pets Allowed in camping area on a leash. No pets allowed in day use area. It is open March 1 through December 31, and is closed during January and February. Admission cost varies. Check-in at entrance. Please call for more information on reserving and pricing. Phone: 770-531-3952 - Address: 3500 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA Directions: River Forks Park is located at 3500 Keith Bridge Rd off Hwy 369 in Gainesville. Drive west on Browns Bridge Rd, turn right one mile past McEver Rd onto Keiths Bridge Rd.
More Outdoor Places to Visit
Goats on the Roof - A unique family destination with real, live goats on the roof. Hours: Daily 10 am to 6pm. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and party facilities. Free admission to facilities. Phone: 706-782-2784 - Address: 1204 Ridge Rd., Helen, GA & 3026 Hwy. 441, Tiger, GA
Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge - Reconstructed covered bridge and gristmill, along with an 1850 Heritage Village set against beautiful Hurricane Shoals Park. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Free admission to park.Phone: 706-652-2370 - Location: GA Hwy. 82 Spur, Maysville, GA
Mayfield Dairy Farms - Visitors can enjoy a tour of a milk-processing facility, a gift shop, an ice cream parlor and a film. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 9a.m.-2p.m. Call for tour times. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-654-9180 - toll-free 888-298-0396 Address: 1160 Broadway Ave, Braselton, GA
Poole's Mill Historic Covered Bridge and Parkis a 10-acre park with a walking path, picnic area and playground. The bridge, built in 1906, spans Settledown Creek. Open: Daily. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 770-781-2215 - Address: 7725 Poole’s Mill Rd., Cumming, GA 30540
Unusual Site
Georgia Guidestones - Also called “Stonehenge of America” the stones represent a baffling mystery because the identity of the person who commissioned the Monument remains unknown. Open daily. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired- Phone: 706-283-5651 Address: GA Hwy 77 N., Elberton, GA 30635
