Amicalola Falls State Park
Amicalola Falls State Park
240 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-4703
* Call 1-800-864-7275 or 770-389-7275 for rates
LOCATION: Located 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville. Take Ga. Hwy. 53 west out of Dawsonville, then Ga. Hwy. 183 to Ga. Hwy. 52 east.
ACTIVITIES: Activities include fishing, camping, and hiking
FACILITIES: 4 picnic shelters and a group shelter.
FEES: Please contact park for current fees.
SITE: The park is located on 2050 acres and Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian
word meaning "tumbling waters," is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls,
which are the highest in Georgia. An eight-mile approach trail leads from Amicalola Falls
to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,150-mile Appalachian Trail which runs from
Georgia to Maine. With plenty of hiking trails, this park offers a great way to see one of
Georgia's most picturesque wonders of nature. A beautiful lodge within the park is
available to guests who prefer hotel-type comforts over cottages and camping.
