Beautiful park. We loved the area along the river with enormous rocks to climb around on.read more

Nice open space, but very poorly marked. Adding some directional arrows would greatly improve the…read moreexperience! Hard to tell what hole we were playing.

This is a beautiful place to visit. The restrooms were clean, and there's a small lake with a dock…read morewhere you can jump in and swim. The ladder could use replacing, but people still manage just fine. There are also a couple of beautiful waterfalls to enjoy, along with mountain biking trails and nice walking paths. The staff here were very friendly and informative. We truly enjoyed our visit and hope you do too!

This state park has an amazing mountain bike trail system. The trail builders have built awesome…read moretrails that caters to early beginners to Advanced Riders. There's even a Pro line that makes your butt pucker just by looking at it. Way above my pay grade as they say. "Chewacla State Park's 696 scenic acres offer plenty of rest, relaxation and recreation, just a short drive from the Auburn-Opelika area. Facilities include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playground, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, cabins, hiking and mountain biking trails."

Peaceful. Serene. Clean. Bathhouses have laundry and showers. They were standard but very clean…read more The volunteers and park rangers are so kind and patient. Check the bathhouses and registration center for posted events within the campground and check the actual park for beautiful scenery and stunning wildlife.

Nice and relaxing. Waterfalls are lovely. Kids loved the playground. Can't wait til the fall and…read morethe leaves change colors

Insert Alan Jackson song here…read more I was in town visiting family and we had the pleasure of a nice morning stroll on the Chattahoochee Riverwalk! What a cool area. It's 15 miles long! Parking is non issue. Theres a cute park along the way, artwork... even zip lining. I loved watching the kayaks in the water. If you're in town and want to get some fresh air-- stop by the Chattahoochee Riverwalk!

Trail Series, Part 27 "Yeah, way down yonder on the…read moreChattahoochee. Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me. But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was. A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love." Alan Jackson I remember when Alan released this song in '93 and (having never visited the South to that point) I wondered if he invented some magical river called the "Chattahoochee" because it made for such a catchy guide vocal. Now that we've seen some of what Alan was singing about while on the "Chattahoochee River Walk" in Columbus, Georgia, it makes me wonder if the lyrics to his song could actually be semi-autobiographical. ‍ This trail runs parallel to the river and offers a consistent connection to it during your adventure. Walkers, runners, cyclists, and leashed dogs are all welcome here and from a safety standpoint I'd assign it a perfect score during daylight hours. Those with mobility challenges should not be dissuaded from enjoying it because it is well maintained, mostly flat, and easily accommodates wheelchairs, baby strollers, etc. While I typically elect to run most of the trails that we review, I quite enjoyed causally meandering along this one. And that's...Henry's Take. #chattahoochee #alanjackson #columbustrails

This lake is huge. You can fish, boat, swim and reserve an area to grill. It is pet friendly but…read morebeware of random particles on the ground that can hurt your fur baby. I would return with friends.

You can't match the beauty of this lake. It's worth a trip. We've spent many years enjoying the…read morefishing, the roads for running, the trails for hiking. It feels like you're on the coast somewhere.

CBS SUNDAY MORNING ended a show with video from this park. We were so intrigued that we started…read moreresearching it for our October 2025 road trip. We are so glad we came. It was incredible! We visited the visitor center/gift shop the first day, before it closed at 5. Rangers were friendly and helpful. We got a map for our hike the next day, and bought some provisions for our stay at a Florence Marina State Park cabin up the road. The next day we hiked down the steep, rocky terrain to the signs for all the trails. We chose Canyons 4-5, which were flat, and less wet & less difficult to hike than Canyons 1-3, and other trails. The views were spectacular! We noticed the puddles of water & wondered why some were silvery and bright. When we asked the ranger in the visitor center/gift shop, she didn't know. The hike back up to the visitor center/gift shop required several stops at Boy Scout donated benches. Thank you, Boy Scouts! My asthmatic lungs needed the respites. At the visitor center, we used the boot cleaning mats and hose to wash off the red clay of Ga. On the way out of the park, we stopped at the restrooms on the right of the road. This is where we got the BEST photos! Stop, get out and walk to the fences. You will be thrilled with the view. We were. This is our now favorite park in GA.

I wish we had more time here to explore all of the canyons! It was so unusual and fun to walk…read morethrough! There is loads of shade in the interior of the canyon and water does trickle through so expect to get a smidge wet and dusty from the canyon. The shop was loaded with great merch but the bathroom was out of service for us so everyone had to use the single toilet handicapped room which wasn't exactly great. The parking fee and map etc can be a little confusing so just be sure to go inside to make sure everything is on the up and up. The rim trail runs immediately around the visitor center just follow the fencing to the left to stay around the rim go to the right to go down into the canyon itself. Both are worth it. We spent more time in the canyon :)

This review is not for the entire park, but just for one trail. We parked in a lot across the road…read morefrom the Callaway General Store and Café. We asked them about parking (no fee) and were returning there for lunch later anyway. We then hiked up Rt 190 about 50 yards and found the trail crossing. We opted to do the one on the left - I think it was Bentley? The one on the right was the Pine Mountain trail. The trail was a nice hike through the woods but never more than 200 yards from a main road. We followed it to a junction and turned right so as to begin the loop back. Since it had taken longer than planned already, we hiked back along Route 190 instead of another trail. In total, it was about 2.1 miles and took us from 10:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.! The trail was hilly with a lot of rocks so the pace was slow. I enjoyed the hike, though.

FDR State Park near Warm Springs, Georgia…read more Very nice state park with lots of nearby attractions to visit including Calloway Gardens and FDR's Little Whitehouse. The small town of Warm Springs had several little shops that were nice to walk through, even found some unique Christmas gifts. The highlight of downtown Warm Springs was the Bullock House Restaurant for their country cooking lunch buffet, a great bargain at $12.50 for the good food they serve. The park has several campsite areas, I believe were numbered as Campgrounds 1 through 5. The check-in building in a large CCC flagstone structure with a nice camp shop, but don't miss the scenic overlook out behind the building. Most rv camp sites we rode by were very wooded with good shade and seemed to be level. Each area has its own bathhouse. The one in our area was clean and offered two family restroom/shower room combinations in addition to the standard women's' and men's sides. Campsites in Campground 1 with numbers starting in the 100's are on or near a small lake. They did have some paddle boats but I didn't see any being rented so they could have been discontinued for the Winter. We did see several people fishing from the lakeshore. A Georgia license is required for fishing and the camp shop had a "Bait for Sale" sign. The CCC built Liberty Bell flagstone pool was also drained and closed for the season. A handful of the sites in Campground 1 are directly in the lake and some of those have full hookups. We were lucky to be in one of those lakefront full hookup sites. The park has several hiking trails but bikes are not allowed on them. It is a short drive to Dowdell's Knob, an overlook that FDR used to enjoy visiting and picnicing at when he was in the area. The foliage was still colorful but past its peak when we visited in mid-November. We enjoyed our stay in one of the best campsites we have had in a state park this year.

We have stopped here many time because my parents live not far from here. They used to have a spot…read moreto pull over to look at the river below but not they have parking spots and a beautiful deck to overlook the river below. They also have clean public restrooms. They have cabins/tv/tent spots to rent on Airbnb and reserveamerica.com. We have rented their cabins 4 years in a row now. They are gorgeous. They also have a small country store with supplies if you forget something if you rent the cabins and shirts and souvenirs to buy as well. The park itself is down the winding road to the bottom of the mountain there is not designated parking just a gravel road. They have trails to walk and a park and also newly built gazebos to rent or reserve for parties and celebrations. They do have restrooms there as well. You can swim in the river but the current can be strong and there are no lifeguards. If you want a extremely peaceful place to visit take a chance and go here.

I live so close to the Bluff. We go when the weather feels good and have picnics with the familyread more

Well maintained and laid out, this is a peaceful and beautiful park for a picnic, hike or a paddle…read moreon charming Lake Harding. I enjoy every time I visit.

Cool place to come get away from modern life for awhile. Be advised that to be on this property…read more You need to have either a hunting or fishing license or a land pass.

Fifty years ago, I stood on the low grade bank of the river near Bobwhite Road just a few feet away…read morefrom a 50 acre field where I had planted Soybeans. The soil is so rich that chemical fertilizer was not used. Perhaps some of the best topsoil in Georgia because of decades of the Chattahoochee River overflowing into this location and other natural lowlands. It's still pretty much as natural as it was 50 years ago. I highly recommend this private, not crowded area for a good place to actually walk up and touch the river water.

We came here mid-morning on a Sunday for a hike. We stopped at the ranger station / gift shop to…read morepay the $5 parking fee. We then proceeded to the end of the road and parked at the lot next to the river. We did the hike along the river. The trail map says it is over 5 miles, but we just wanted to do around 3 total. We passed a couple of markers for 0.5 and 1 miles and hoped to find the 1.5 mile marker as our turn-around spot, but we never saw it. I suspect we were approaching 2 miles when we turned around. The trail was pretty, especially with the fall leaves. We only encountered maybe 4 other hiking groups during our walk. If you are in the area, this is a pleasant area for hiking.