Two adult Great Blue Herons stand watch over their 3 young chicks in the nest.

National Recreation Area · GA

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.

Entrance fees

  • Entrance - Per Person

    Required for visitors age 16+ entering on foot or by bicycle. Valid for one day.

    $5.00

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle

    Private vehicle pass admits one private vehicle and its occupants for one day.

    $5.00

  • Entrance - Motorcycle

    Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

    $5.00

Operating hours

Park Hours

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.