YES, PLEASE!!! Met here for a group hike ... who knew there are SOOO many gorgeous hiking trails and waterfalls in GA?!? Restrooms are conveniently located at the welcome center and start of the trail. The area is well marked and the terrain is diverse. The views are impeccable with enough traffic on the trail to feel safe(r) and comfortable. A must visit for the nature lovers ! read more

High Falls State Park - Parks Near Me - Jackson, Georgia

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High Falls is a small yet very beautiful park located in Jackson. At the visitor center, parking is $5 for a day pass if you park there and the attendants are very friendly. They suggested places to go and had snacks. The views are nice. There were turtles sunbathing and the fall was relaxing to listen to. This is an easy path so kids and those with disabilities are able to access the park. read more

Participated in First Day Hike which wad pretty much 5miles round trip. I'm not really ac time person but this was manageable and I did it. They do this every year so I think I will keep at it!! The park is clean, nice and easy for beginners. Also the workers in the visitors store are very nice. read more

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I am from Michigan and let me tell you just how much I enjoyed this state park. It is absolutely clean, beautiful, picturesque, serene, lovely... I can go on and on! It is a breathtaking, well maintained and absolutely worthy of a visit. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our walk along the trails and will be sure to come back soon before it gets too cold. We came at the perfect time of year (Fall) where when the heat began to build we were on our way back to the car. But you can fish, have a lovely lunch or just sit and collect your thoughts while looking at nature and the rushing waters. Truly a worthy and breathtaking destination to visit. There weren't a lot of bugs and though we smelled some wildlife we didn't see any animals. Perhaps if we would've taken the back trails. A lot of families come to get a bit of exercise and I liked that element as well. Again treat yourself to this Georgia gem. You won't regret it but for sure you'll come back! read more

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My dog and I love going when the weather allows! There are different trails with varying difficulty depending on what we are in the mood for. Regardless of the trail, it is BEAUTIFUL! This is definitely a favorite spot for me and my pittie!! Be prepared to pay to park ($5 I believe) read more

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Really nice park, I enjoyed the walking trails and the fall foliage was amazing. Amazing views of the falls from both sets of trails. read more

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Absolutely beautiful state park with waterfalls and fairly intense hiking trails. Come prepared! Have water and the right attire. Lots of fun but couldn't stay long because of summer heat. There are two parking areas on each side of the water. One side has a visitor's center. Will come back soon! read more

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We came in for a weekend of camping with friends. Our campers are very large which makes for fewer sites that accommodate our campers. And we are careful in picking our sites. We ended up in sites 1 and 2. They were great. Check in at the trading post was super fast and easy. On the day of our arrival they actually called my cell number and offered us the ability to check in on the phone. The trading post is on the other side of the main road from the campground so this is a very nice option. The campground is gated and the gate is always closed. That made it wonderful as far as the number of vehicles coming through. And very quiet at night. Though we loved our sites, there were other parts of the campground that felt more like a trailer park with no privacy or trees around those sites. If you are someone that feels you need to stay connected via your phone, this is not the place for you. I didn't have cell service at all at our campsite. I could walk to other areas and get a weak signal. But that was actually kind of nice to just unplug. The bath house was spotless and well maintained. There is another camping area by the lake and pool that is for campers 25 feet or shorter (though we saw an RV that looked much bigger than that parked in a site there). This is also the area where people parked to go to the Falls and hike the trails. We had a wonderful and relaxing weekend and would definitely come back. read more

Beautiful water falls. Nice walking paths. Dog friendly state park. Close to Macon GA . read more

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A beautiful summer day with relatively low humidity in July. We went in the late afternoon in order to avoid crowded trails and summer heat & rays. This is a well maintained Georgia State Park with MANY amenities to enjoy. Check it out, you will certainly enjoy!! read more

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Stopped by here on the way home from South Georgia for a picnic lunch. We set up our Eno hammock and had sandwiches next to the river. It was very nice and easily accessible. When you drive up, you'll see the parking. You pay 5$ or you use your national parks parking pass and then you walk across the street and the trail is right there. This is only a few steps onto the trail, so not a far hike at all. We walked farther along the trail looking for trees to hang the Eno but ended up walking back towards the start of the trail to be by the waterfall and there were better trees there anyways. Definitely would recommend stopping by here if you're in the area. It is also worth the day trip from Atlanta. It is only about an hour :) read more

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I came here for 2 nights to camp with my kids and it was a blast. First off, if you have a group, go for the pioneer site. There is only one of them in the whole place and it was perfect for our 6 families. There was plenty of space to spread out and the location is off by itself, so far from the bathrooms, but that is the only negative. There is no grill, but multiple fire pits. This site is also right across the street from the river, which was calm when we were there in the fall. The camp area is good, but the rest of the park has so much to offer. My favorite part was the hike around the falls on the Falls View trail. It is 1.5 miles and perfect for our group as it was not too long, but offered great views and goes along the river for most of it. There is also a large playground and mini golf course that could use some updating. There is great "bang for your buck" as it is close to the freeway, but at the same time fells like you are in the middle of nowhere. read more

Great park beautiful setting and big lots. Cell is iffy but otherwise a very nice and well maintained park read more

High Falls State Park - Campsite - Parks Near Me - Jackson, Georgia

From a geologist's perspective. I've explored most of the park and I often stop by to break up long drives. The entrance fee is $5 and I find that very reasonable to see the unique features in the park. For me the star of the park is the intrusive granitic rock. Love the large crystals, particularly the feldspars (whitish minerals). The trails are across the street from the old dam and follow the creek down stream. All together I think they add up to just over 4 miles. With all the exposed rock, the heat can be draining in the summer months, so bring water. The trails are well groomed and marked. The park is popular and quite busy on the weekends. Which leads to my complaint. The abundance of cigarette butts and trash - especially close to the popular spots. However, walk 10 minutes beyond and you get past their ability/desire to walk. There are bathroom facilities in the park and several nearby gas stations. read more

High Falls State Park - Parks Near Me - Jackson, Georgia

Often find that the trails are closed, but the falls are lovely and it's nice to stick your feet in the cool water.

We stopped through as our first stop on our family RV trip. We did not intend on doing much, as this was our closest stop with some form of "nature" in our eyes, coming from Orlando. We planned on getting in late, so we called ahead and got the gate code (DO THIS IF YOU PLAN ON ARRIVING LATE). We didn't get in until after midnight, so it was a quick park and plug in. We booked site 87, which is at the end of the loop, an easy walk down to the river. We like both 87 and 88. It was quiet (only 3 campers in the loop) so the crowd was not an issue. It was very hot, with a forecast of 99. By the time we pulled out at 1030, we still had plenty of shade. The bathroom was nice and clean. Amenities include putt putt, boat rentals, paddle board rentals, hiking etc. we did not partake in any. We did stop in the shop to style, and it is cute and seems stocked. Carla was a gem. She stopped by to check on us and was sooo sweet. I could sit and chat with her all day. She drove me to site 27 and recommended for our family and she was perfect. The world needs more Carla. And campgrounds like this :) We had a 30' RV America rental and no issues. read more

High Falls State Park - Night one down! - Parks Near Me - Jackson, Georgia

Chasing waterfalls is one of my favorite hobbies. Since it rained overnight and cleared by morning, I was determined to go hiking at High Falls State Park. Rarely are there any waterfalls south of Atlanta. 99.9% of the waterfalls are north of Atlanta. Because I wanted to changed directions this time, I decided to go to High Falls State Park. I have a city car so I get excited when it's a state park with good parking area. All state parks have $5 admissions per car or if you have the annual pass, then you're all good. Regardless of it being south for me to get there, it would still take me an hour to get there, just like it would for me to go up north to another waterfall. The visitor's center is not hard to find. You would have to get out of it and pass the bridge and there's the damn on your left and your immediate left, there is the parking lot. The hiking trail is to your right across the street. Since I came after a good rain, the dam let out a lot of water and captured great pics. We walked across the street to begin the hiking adventure. There were wooden stairs, you see the waterfalls on your right. We took lots of photos there. Even though I have seen much more beautiful waterfalls, I like the fact that it is still gorgeous and I was able to get close enough for great photos. The hiking trail round trip is less than 2 miles and loops back around. I was hoping to see more waterfalls but nope. There is another hiking trail on the other side of the river. We only hiked a little to it cause I saw on the map there is an overlook but unfortunately cannot get to it. We saw a small "overlook" or "bridge" towards the dam so decided to go there since we saw others go there. It's still a beautiful view and it's always great to be outdoors and be with mother nature. 39/2017 read more

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This is such amazing place to visit in Georgia and not to far from Warner Robins, Ga. We did some Stand-up Paddling and tent camping this weekend and planning on going again next weekend for more awesome shots read more

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We had about 24hrs to kill in Georgia and stumbled across this river/RV camping. Everything about this stop exceeded our expectations. Breath taking views of lush greenery and bubbling water. We camped with our RV for about $40 for the night. We had a bit of trouble going to the campsite without a gate code, then having to turn around and check in at a different location all while pulling a 38ft 5th wheel. Staff was friendly and the grounds were gorgeous and well maintained. Water and 50amp hook up, dump station on the way out, well placed restrooms and trash throughout grounds. My four year old loved exploring the trails and river, and biking on the tree shaded paved paths in the RV camping area. Excellent family entertainment! We would love to come back with a few more days to enjoy the area. read more

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This past weekend was beautiful! As the weather was nice for once in Georgia, we opted for a hike in High Falls State Park. Remember to bring your annual parks pass if you have it. Otherwise, it's $5 entry fee. As others noted, the entrance to the trail is past the dam, on the other side of the street. Trails are well marked and managed. Be aware of snakes - we saw a couple of small ones during our hike. Easy to moderate trails; you can definitely take your fur babies here. As the water levels were low, there were pools infested with mosquitoes. Spray yourself well with bug repellent. Visitors to this trail littered by the river. Leave no trace - clean after yourself, people. read more

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We love hiking in High Falls. The trails are beautiful and clean. This is a great place to explore with our children.

If you approach the park from I-75, be aware that the first major sign you'll see (on your right) is misleading. It leads to a Dollar General store, some restaurant, and a camp-ground. Just beyond that are two roads to your left, on either side of the river. The first one leads to the visitors' center and boat-rental areas. You can purchase a parking pass here. The one beyond the river leads to the fee-collector / gate, as well as more camping (and a pool, in season). The dam for the lake is somewhat impressive, but IMO they don't do enough to let you know where the actual attraction (i.e., the falls) is located. Your best bet is to pay the $5, park inside the 2nd entrance, and walk back across the main road. You are now at the trailhead for the path that snakes along the riverbank and affords you the best views of the falls. The falls are impressive, though it is not a single cascade. Rather, it is a series of 10 - 20 foot falls over a distance of a few hundred yards. It is still quite a spectacle, though. From what we saw at mid-afternoon, the lighting (from this side) in the morning would be better. However, I'd still recommend it no mater what time you show up. We visited in January, which is certainly a bad season. From what we could tell, this place would be much nicer in the summertime, with a number of activities (mini-golf, swimming in the pool, kayak / paddle-boat rentals, etc.) available. If you just want to stop and see the falls, any season is okay. Definitely recommended. read more

Nice well taken care of park. Hike was easy and falls were beautiful. Great family fun read more

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We camped here and had a great time. Nice camp grounds, lots of parking/tent space. We were bummed we couldn't actually get too near the falls themselves- they stopped letting tourists down there because of liability. But we found areas along the river near the campground where we could wade and play, and our kids had a blast. Could have done that for hours. read more

Absolutely love this state park! Great walking trails, beautiful falls, fishing and perfect for canoeing! Pet friendly. Very nice lots and large! Very well kept! Friendly staff and accommodating! Highly recommend trying this park read more

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We love this park, trails are well-maintained and make a nice scenic hike! The playground areas are kept clean and updated also, the kids love going here! read more

Beautiful state park! Had an amazing time walking the trails yesterday morning with the family. $5 fee to park but it is well worth it! You won't regret visiting. read more

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This is an amazing, gorgeous park!! There's a super nice hiking trail that goes through the woods and beside some really nice falls. You can also get in the water, sit on the rocks, fish, camp out, grill and enjoy the scenery. They do charge a $5 dollar parking fee but it varies when the guard is there to take payment. The views here are spectacular and it is a very magical place! read more

High Falls is kinda like having two waterfalls in one. On the public parking side you have the remains of an old dam and grist mill foundation. This all by itself is a nice water feature, easily visible from the road. On the opposite side of the road traveling away from the parking area are trails that lead down to High Falls, a cascading waterfall that is said to be the tallest natural waterfall south of Atlanta. High Falls is fed by the Towaliga River, which was dammed to create High Falls Lake. Here near the dam you will find a Trading Post store and kayak rentals. It was almost the beginning of summer when we visited in May of 2017 and the water flow was about half way between mild and medium. A lot of granite rock was exposed from lack of flow, but the waterfall remained attractive nonetheless. Despite the 'no climbing on rocks' or 'no swimming' signs posted throughout the trail, tons of people either walked the ridge of the waterfall or played in the shallow pools scattered all throughout the property. Lots of clothing and trash remained on the shoreline or stuck on tree limbs. Saddens me that people can't enjoy beauty without wrecking it! STATS * 1,050 acres of land * 650 acre Lake * 6 Yurts * 107 Campsites (some seasonal) * 1 - Pioneer Campground * 1 - Paddle-In Primitive Campsite (25 people) * 1 - Group Shelter (seats 125) * 5 - Picnic Shelters * 1 - River Pavilion (for campground guests only) * Swimming Pool (fee & seasonal) They also host a variety of events including full moon kayaking tours, doggy day trail hikes, stand-up paddle boarding for beginners and more. Map: http://gastateparks.org/content/georgia/parks/maps/HighFalls-sitemap.pdf FINAL THOUGHTS Depending on the recent precipitation, High Falls can either be underwhelming in water flow or a mighty rushing river. Based on the many car-sized boulders surrounding the river shoreline near the base of the falls, I imagine every now and then the flow of water can get down right angry and forceful! As with most waterfalls, it is probably best to visit within a few days after a long and heavy rainfall has saturated the area. Still, being the tallest waterfall south of Atlanta should put this on every waterfall lover's list. The hike to the falls is easy, so don't let some of the reviews that call this a moderate to difficult hike scare you. Just remember to plan your visit to coincide with recent rainfall and you will be very pleased with the beauty of this place. 2017/93 read more

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Beautiful area, clean campground, and close to I-75. Easy drive to and from Atlanta or Macon. Not a lot to do at that exit, but it's close enough to other exits to make an easy drive for food or outside entertainment. We just stayed at the site and fixed all of our food, though. read more

I really enjoyed my camping and hiking experience at High Falls. I stayed at the lakeside...did a bit of fishing and hiked both sides of the park. Staff is very friendly, I especially enjoyed the hospitality of the camp hosts. Very clean restroom/bath house. The water is amazing! read more

This is truly a hidden gem a few people know about. An old friend of mine brought me here and I was completely amazed. This place is so gorgeous it's about 45 minutes south of Atlanta. We only paid about five dollars to park. You can also fish here and there are multiple trails that you can walk through and this park is huge. You can picnic & have tons of activities. It is definitely worth a visit. These pics were taken during the spring time read more

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Depending on where you've hiked, or what your expectations are, you may love High falls or be completely disappointed with it. I've visited high falls a handful of times, and the last couple of times I went (several years ago), I remember the falls were flowing heavily, and looked amazing. High falls today, had flowing falls, but not with the strength that I remembered. Taken from their website: High falls has 4.5 miles of hiking trail Fishing Boat rentals (and yep, private boats are allowed) Geocaching, mini golf (there's a fee) and 107 campsites on 1050 acres The hiking trails are rocky, but not strenuous. There are a few wooden steps to tackle as well, but again, nothing strenuous. There are several signs that mention fatalities and rocks are slippery, but you'll see 5 year olds to 65 year olds happily on the wet rocks, so go at your own risk. One quick thing is the trails are actually opposite of the parking lot, and the attendants in the pay booth don't do the greatest job telling you that, if you didn't notice the signs. At the end of the day, high falls may not have the biggest or most spectacular falls, but if you live close to middle GA, or if you're just out exploring parks, you can definitely find some fun here. read more

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Such a beautiful park. Fun hiking trail to see the falls. Not too difficult to get to and we had kids with us. The falls were gorgeous. read more

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Visited here the Sunday before Memorial Day. It was pretty cool. Paid 5 dollars for parking, walked a nature trail in the middle of the woods and went to see the high falls and stick my feet in the water while there were many actually swimming in the waters. A cool inexpensive place to experience nature! Will definitely go back with children read more

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I really enjoyed camping at this park. The hiking was great and the falls are beautiful. read more

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Excellent, clean, & beautiful State Park. Very easy access from I-16, maybe 2-3 miles. Inexpensive $5 fee for a car load of people to enter the park. Easy paths to walk for walking along the water falls. Not for the handicap. Parking lot area has access to public restrooms and nice open fields to walk your dogs at. Nice, minimal playground equipment for the kids. There is camp site areas and kayak rentals available. Also very good fishing areas. read more

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This place was halfway between my home and my seating still so we stopped here for the night to reduce our driving time. A couple friends and I decided to get a yurt for the night. It was nice. You park right up to it get access via coded door. There was a bunk bed and a pull out bed that is also a couch. There is a small A/c unit that will help keep you comfortable if cold or hot nights. The view from these yurts are totally awesome. We had a deck that we can sit on and watch the water. Be carful because it is slippery when wet. There are plethoras of primitive and pull though camp sites here as well so lots of option for people looking to get away for a bit. The yurts had there own picnic tables and fire pits as well. The restrooms here are standard for what you would see at most camp sites. There is a dump site for all you RV's out there. There is a pool as well, idk what the hour for it is and if it is even used much. They have some paddle boats and canoes as well. A short walk away there is massive river with a short ledge that they call a waterfall. We came after and during some heavy rain so the amount of water passing through was intense. The lady at the front desk said she hadn't seen this much water here in over a decade at least. All in all this place offers a nice weekend get away for the fam or a quick nights rest if you're like us. Don't expect much from the restrooms but being in the outdoors is well worth it. read more

One of the best places in Middle Georgia to go hiking and paddle boarding. I would recommend going here to have a great time with friends and family. It is also a short drive from Macon. read more

This was a beautiful stop off the highway! Only about 5 minutes off I-75. Cost was $5 for park. Pretty picnic areas, and a beautiful, scenic hike that overlooked the waterfalls. Enjoyed it! read more

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