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Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

Dawsonville, Georgia
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Ownership: State Government
Official website: gastateparks.org
Posted by: Mongoose on June 25, 2009

Description

It’s easy to see why this is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning “tumbling waters,” is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls ~~ the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. An 8.5 mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail. However, numerous other trails are available for shorter journeys. A beautiful lodge at the top of the mountain is popular with guests who prefer traditional hotel comforts, while the cottages and campgrounds are more rustic. For hikers who enjoy more adventure, a 5-mile trail leads to the backcountry Len Foote Hike Inn. Be sure to stop by the visitor center to see an Appalachian Trail display, nature exhibits, live animals and a gift shop

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Directions

Located 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east.

Activities

■Hiking – 12 miles of trails



■Picnicking



■Trout Fishing



■Interpretive Programs



■Photography



NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:



■Blue Ridge Mountains



■Cabbage Patch Kids / Babyland General



■Chattahoochee National Forest



■Dahlonega Gold Museum



■Dawson County, Georgia



■Fort Mountain State Park



■Helen, Georgia



■New Echota State Historic Site



■Unicoi State Park and Lodge



■Vogel State Park



■White County, Georgia

Guidebooks

Services

■829 Acres



■24 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25)



■14 Cottages ($80-$160) -- #5 (Bottom of Falls) and #6 (Top of Falls) are dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)



■4 Picnic Shelters ($40)



■Group Shelter (seats 75, $75)



■56-Room Lodge & Conference Center ($75-$200)



■Restaurant



■20-Room Hike Inn



■Visitor Center



■Ropes Course (group reservations only)



■Gift Shops



Reservation info

Reservations (800) 864-7275

Lodge Reservations (800) 573-9656

Park (706) 265-4703

Fees

$25 / $80-$160 / $75-$200

Photos from Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

Reviews of Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge



Reviewed by Mongoose on June 25, 2009

(4 out of 4 members found this review useful.)
This park is totally awesome by all means. A very relaxing atmosphere, especially around the truly phenomenal falls. Exceptional hiking trails, one leading to the famous Appalachian Trail. We stayed in a cabin and it was great. Love all the nearby attractions as well! Very clean and well taken care of park, but we do miss the mountain bike trails that used to be here, but beautiful scenery when hiking makes up for it. Highly recommend this park to anyone who really enjoys mother nature & total relaxing.
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