State: Georgia
Address 1: 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr
City: Tallulah Falls
Zip: 30573
Phone: 706-754-7979
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 50
Camp URL: http://www.gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=46&s=124118.0.1.5
Full Hook: Yes
About: One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a free permit (limit 100 per day) to hike down to the gorge floor. A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls.
Exhibits in the parks Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. Additionally, an award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge.
Permits are required for all people accessing the gorge floor or rock climbing/rappelling. The only approved trail for entering or leaving the gorge floor is the Hurricane Falls staircase. Both the Hurricane Falls staircase and gorge floor are very strenuous. Trails entering or exiting the gorge, as well as those on the gorge floor, are very strenuous. Visitors with health problems should not attempt to climb these trails. Children MUST be closely supervised at all times.
*Indicates operation by Georgia Power; Friends discount is not honored at Georgia Power operations.
Amenities:
2,739 Acres
63-Acre Lake with Beach* (seasonal)
50 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites*
Backcountry Adirondack Shelter
Picnic Shelter*
Pioneer Campground
Interpretive Center & Film
Gorge Overlooks
Suspension Bridge
Tennis Courts*
Picnic Tables*
Gift Shop
GeoCaching
Whitewater & Aesthetic Water Releases
Hiking and Mountain Biking more than 20 miles of trails
Bicycling 1.7-mile paved Rails to Trails path
Swimming
Fishing
Picnicking
Ranger Programs
Directions: Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, Ga.
