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Water Activities

Boating - Motorized, Boating - Non-Motorized, Swimming, and Waterskiing are available in the forest. 

 

Rivers, streams, creeks, lakes, and ponds provide many opportunities for all kinds of water activities. From the sound of a babbling mountain stream to the quiet plop of a bobber hitting the water to running down the swimming beach into a mountain lake, being near, on, or in the water is always great fun.

White Water Rafting, Canoeing, and Kayaking Opportunities

Many people lack the equipment or skill needed to run the Chattooga River safely. Three companies are commercially licensed to operate on the Chattooga by the U.S. Forest Service.

These companies run scheduled trips using 4-6 person rubber rafts. They furnish guides, all equipment, transportation, and lunch for trips taking most of a day. Raft trip prices start around $40 and go to about $85, depending on the river section and the day of the week. Weekend reservations fill quickly so advance planning is necessary to book a trip.

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Blue Ridge Ranger District
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking Water Activities Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning
The Blue Ridge Ranger District is the central part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The district office is on the north side of US Highway 76, 1.5 miles west of the intersection of US 76 and US…

Chattooga River District
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Picnicking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking
The Chattooga River Ranger District covers 261,035 acres in the northeast part of Georgia. Terrain ranges from the Piedmont in the southern part of the district to Georgia's second highest mountain,…

Chattooga River Trail
Site Open
Hiking Water Activities
Beginning at the intersection of Highway 76 East and the Chattooga River (ending at Sandy Ford Rd.), this 11 mile spur trail connects to the Bartram Trail.  Nearly all the trail is within the…

Conasauga Ranger District
Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
The Conasauga Ranger District covers the western third of the Chattahoochee National Forest. A diverse set of landscapes make up the Conasauga district, from the ridges and valleys west of Interstate…

Deep Hole Recreation Area
Site Open
Water Activities Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
Located along the banks of a big turn in the Toccoa River just north of Suches, GA, this small campground and recreation area offers camping, canoeing and fishing.  This is a great place for year…

Dyar Pasture Recreation Area
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This 60-acre freshwater wetland was originally a cooperative project with the U.S. Forest Service, Georgia DNR, Georgia Power and Ducks Unlimited. Dyar Pasture is a bird sanctuary and a birders…

Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area
Site Open
Water Activities Hiking
Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area is located on the west side of Blue Ridge Lake in Blue Ridge, GA. The lake is a 3,290 acre Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reservoir. Blue Ridge Lake offers…

Lake Conasauga
Site Open
Water Activities Hiking Biking Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This beautiful 19-acre spring-fed lake resting near Grassy Mountain is the highest lake in Georgia. Families will enjoy camping in this quiet, rustic setting which offers cool summertime…

Lake Conasauga Picnic and Swim Site
Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking
Fifteen individual picnic tables, grills, and a group shed invite your usage at Lake Conasauga.  A grass beach and a dock are available in the swimming area nearby. **Currently there are no bathroom…

Last updated May 1st, 2025

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