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Fort Mountain State Park


Thursday, December 4, 2025

Cold Moon Hike
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
December’s Cold Moon promises to be particularly special; not only is it a dazzling Supermoon, but it will also be the highest point the moon will be at until 2042! Join us for a .5-mile hike to the Cool Springs Overlook to see the last Full Moon of 2025. Begins at the Old Fort Parking Lot at 5:30PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Friday, December 5, 2025

Fire Tower Open House
Friday, Dec 5, 2025 12 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 12:00-2:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Fire Skills and Smores
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Learn fire safety from our ranger-led campfire construction demonstration and enjoy some smores next to our outdoor fireplace! Begins at Shelter 7 at 4:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Den and Bear It
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
How does a black bear prepare for winter? Come learn about the diets, dens, and dozings of this mammal. Get a chance to touch real bear skulls, claws, and teeth! Begins at the Trading Post at 1:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Friday, December 12, 2025

Fire Tower Open House
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 12 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 12:00-2:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Ornaments and Cocoa
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Come make a one-of-a-kind ornament and sip hot cocoa with a ranger! We will be painting wildlife themed salt dough ornaments next to a roaring outdoor fireplace. $2 per person, 1 ornament per person, preregistration at least 1 day in advance required. All ages welcome! Begins at Shelter 7 at 1:00 PM. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Fire Skills and Smores
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Learn fire safety from our ranger-led campfire construction demonstration and enjoy some smores next to our outdoor fireplace! Begins at Shelter 7 at 4:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Geminid Meteor Shower
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Open skies and low interference from city lights makes our lake the perfect place to watch as up to 120 meteors an hour shoot across the night sky! Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair and watch the Geminid Meteor Shower from our Beach area! 6:30-9:00 PM. $5 parking. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Geminid Meteor Shower
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Open skies and low interference from city lights makes our lake the perfect place to watch as up to 120 meteors an hour shoot across the night sky! Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair and watch the Geminid Meteor Shower from our Beach area! 6:30-9:00 PM. $5 parking. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Friday, December 19, 2025

Fire Tower Open House
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 12 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 12:00-2:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Fire Skills and Smores
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Learn fire safety from our ranger-led campfire construction demonstration and enjoy some smores next to our outdoor fireplace! Begins at Shelter 7 at 4:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Ornaments and Cocoa
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Come make a one-of-a-kind ornament and sip hot cocoa with a ranger! We will be painting wildlife themed salt dough ornaments next to a roaring outdoor fireplace. $2 per person, 1 ornament per person, preregistration at least 1 day in advance required. All ages welcome! Begins at Shelter 7 at 1:00 PM. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Friday, December 26, 2025

Fire Skills and Smores
Friday, Dec 26, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Learn fire safety from our ranger-led campfire construction demonstration and enjoy some smores next to our outdoor fireplace! Begins at Shelter 7 at 4:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Fire Tower Open House
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 12 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 12:00-2:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Sunday, December 28, 2025

Den and Bear It
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
How does a black bear prepare for winter? Come learn about the diets, dens, and dozings of this mammal. Get a chance to touch real bear skulls, claws, and teeth! Begins at the Trading Post at 1:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Bundle up and join us for an early morning history hike. Enjoy the view of the valley from the West Overlook, learn about the CCC as we climb the Fire Tower, and explore the mysteries of the ancient Rock Wall on this 1.2-mile, moderate-rated hike. Begins at the West Overlook Trailhead at 8:30 AM. Pre-registration required. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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