Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · Georgia

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Two adult Great Blue Herons stand watch over their 3 young chicks in the nest.
Photo: NPS Photo/Tom Wilson

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Hours

Park Hours

Usual hours: Park Hours
Every daySunrise to Sunset

The park lands and waters are open for visitation from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset seven days a week.

The Island Ford Visitor Center located in historic Hewlett Lodge is open from 9 am to 5 pm seven days a week except Thanksgiving Day and December 25.

Visitor centers

Island Ford Visitor Center

Island Ford Visitor Center

Usual hours: Island Ford Visitor Center
Every day9:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

Additional services offered: Passport Cancellation Station, Jr. Ranger Books and Badges and B.A.R.K. Ranger Certificates and Badges

About this park

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.