Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons.
Photo: NPS Photo/Tom Wilson / NPS
About Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area as you have never done before.
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Driving times from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$5.00Required for visitors age 16+ entering on foot or by bicycle. Valid for one day.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$5.00Private vehicle pass admits one private vehicle and its occupants for one day.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$5.00Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Hours
Park Hours
- Mon
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun
- Sunrise to Sunset
Activities
Getting there
Summers typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather. Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's. Winters are more variable with highs averaging from the mid 50's to lower 60's while the lows average in the mid 30's. Oftentimes, stretches of mild weather will alternate with cold spells. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?
- Entrance to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area starts at $5. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?
- Popular activities include Biking, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Canoeing, Fishing, Freshwater Swimming.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (31 min), Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (38 min), Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (1 h 51 min), Freedom Riders National Monument (1 h 53 min), Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (1 h 57 min), Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (2 h 24 min).