Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

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800-573-9656

Spectacular scenery and hiking trails make this one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. At 729 feet, Amicalola Falls is the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast. Visitors have choices on how to best view the tumbling waters, ranging from an accessible pathway to a challenging trail with staircases. Those who tackle the latter can join the park’s Canyon Climbers Club. An 8.5-mile trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the famous 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail. Numerous other trails provide shorter day hikes.

A mountain-top lodge is popular with guests who prefer hotel comforts, while cottages and a campground offer more rustic accommodations. The park's Maple Restaurant is known for its spectacular views and Sunday brunch buffet. For those seeking adventure, a five-mile hike leads to the Len Foote Hike Inn, Georgia’s only backcountry lodge.

Park guests should begin their day with a stop at the visitor center to see maps, an Appalachian Trail display, live animals and gift shop. Please note that Amicalola Falls is exceptionally busy during peak leaf season. Guests may prefer to visit during the week or carpool on weekends. Advanced reservations for accommodations are highly recommended.

Directions

GPS Coordinates:

N 34.562652 | W -84.247627

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

Address

280 Amicalola Falls State Park Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Dawson County
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Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
280 Amicalola Falls State Park Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534 View Details

34.562652
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

Phone
800-573-9656
706-265-4703

Birds of Prey

Saturday, May 4, 2024 1 PM to 2 PM

Saturday, May 11, 2024 1 PM to 2 PM

Saturday, May 18, 2024 1 PM to 2 PM

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Presenter/Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.

Sunset Stories

Saturday, May 4, 2024 7:30 PM

Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:30 PM

Saturday, Jun 1, 2024 8 PM

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Presenter/Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.

Axe Throwing

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to Wednesday, May 8, 2024 3 PM to 3:45 AM

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 to Thursday, May 9, 2024 3 PM to 3:45 AM

Thursday, May 9, 2024 to Friday, May 10, 2024 3 PM to 3:45 AM

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Presenter/Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.

Bats of Georgia

Saturday, May 11, 2024 8 PM

Saturday, May 25, 2024 8 PM

Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 8 PM

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Presenter/Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats... $5 parking. 706-344-1515.

West Ridge Hike

Monday, May 13, 2024 9:30 AM to 11 AM

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:30 AM to 11 AM

Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:30 AM to 11 AM

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Presenter/Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.

World Turtle Day! Turtle Talk

Thursday, May 23, 2024 12 PM to 12:45 PM

Presenter/Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Join a park naturalist as we celebrate our native turtles, learn how we can help support them in the wild, and meet one of our ambassador Eastern Box Turtles that calls our park home. Meet us in our Visitor Center's Arch room for this 45 minute program! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.

Iconic Trees of Amicalola Falls

Saturday, May 25, 2024 11 AM

Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 11 AM

Saturday, Jun 22, 2024 11 AM

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Presenter/Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.

Memorial Day Campsite Decoration Contest

Sunday, May 26, 2024 2 PM to 3:45 PM

Presenter/Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Put your creativity to the test, while practicing Leave No Trace, and decorate your campsite red, white, and blue themed to win a free Axe Throwing session for two! This event will take place on Memorial Day weekend and final judging will be held on 5/26 at 2:00pm. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.

Contacts

Mr. Bill Tanner

706-265-8888 Park Manager, Amicalola Falls State Park

Bo Reynolds

Doris Wright

Henry and Darcy Grannis

901-355-4982 Retired

Jammye Samples

Amicalola Falls State Park

Keith Murden

Front Desk Supervisor

Linda Reynolds