The park is great for kids, parking is easy, and the bathrooms are super close--roughly a 5-minute…read morewalk to the dam. The water is brown, so everything looks different than you'd expect, but it's still enjoyable.

Beautiful 'back spot' if you're up for checking a local gem nestled right off the drive up there ~…read moreGot hiking, trails, a lake with a view.. picnic spot, maybe even a little biking (just be mindful of those leaving their prints behind, too). "Mind your mess!" Respect out Earth Mother and please leave her as you originally found her ~ Leave some kind words on the community board for the next group of kids & kids-at-heart to foster and always share the beauty of our world and nature ~ *check down by the creek to the left and the ruins of the old water mill!*

Great little spot not too far away that's great for fishing. Pretty decent sized lake with plenty…read moreof fish to spare. Price is affordable and location can't get much better than this. I plan on coming back pretty often as my time allows. Ask for Rick or Rickie. Generally you need to bring your own gear, but the owner is quite friendly and accommodating and can help out with any questions or needs you may have. Very relaxed atmosphere with no real time limit. They allow overnight fishing, but no camp fires or alcohol which may be a negative for some. I can see why as they are trying to keep the area family friendly and clean and sometimes us drunken monkey bottom feeders can get out of hand.. oh well. ;) Excellent spot for family, young kids, and fishing right in the heart of metro Atlanta. Beware of Big Fish! 4.029111 stars rounded up for service makes this a 5 Yelp star review for me.

The guys in the store are very nice .. lined my poles for me and all.. I fished over night and…read morecaught 4 catfish .. using hotdogs and kool aid, corn, baby crawlers, snd nightcrawlers. Corked one line and 2 oz sink on another.

EXCELLENT WORKOUT ; EXCELLENT PLACE TO CLEAR YOUR HEAD! This was my first time on the trails. I've…read morebeen on the eat side in the water with my dog but we traded in our life jackets for hiking boots due to fall. I recommend water, snack, fully charged phone , battery pack back up, and good shoes because these trials can get slippery/muddy in some places but overall is well maintained. Wit it being Sunday Morning there were tons of people on the trails so even with it being my first time I never felt afraid or lost because there were plenty of nice people and nice families to help guide you! Plenty of children with their parents and pets so this trail is definitely family friendly and up north you actually have a Bamboo Forest (we didn't go up there) but we've heard great things and plan to visit it in the near future (updates to come). All in all, it's a great free outing. I will say parking is a nightmare if you come to late in the day but early morning (8/9/10am) are great times to come! Enjoy!

This is a nice hiking area along the Chattahoochee River. We use this area primarily for hiking,…read morebut there are other activities on the CNRA website. This area is federal land with parking pass fee or use your annual/lifetime pass. First, the confusing part. Getting there! There is small sign or Akers Mill (see my picture) and it does not refer to it as West Palisades, even though all the markers inside the park say that. The intersections in the park on the trails are indicated as WP1, WP2, WP3, ... So to navigate go from one junction to another. There is handy wooden trail map at every junction. Trail names are non existent. Parking lot off Akers Mill is large and paved, but no bathrooms (WP12). Another large parking lot off Cobb Parkway has bathrooms (WP1). Also the park connects to county parks along Rottenwood Creek, which gives additional options. These are paved and more oriented towards bicycles. We did an 8 mile hike here. Starting at WP12. Hiking trails through the woods and along the river, back and forth with some decent elevation. When we got to WP1 we hiked along the Rottenwood Creek trail back to Akers Mill. At that point we walked along the road back to the parking area. Very nice combo of woods, paved paths, sidewalks. This was after Hurricane Zeta, so a lot of blow down on the trails but we were able to get around it. (See pics). A good workout! This was during covid and midweek, busy but not too bad. Have been here on the weekend and lots of folks, but plenty of parking and with the large size of the area plenty of space between groups hiking. Great area near the metropolitan area.

I placed an online order and had some questions. They were super quick to respond and provided…read moreexcellent customer service! Very happy with my purchase.

Seems to be a good store for kayaks and wholesale for bass fishing, and maybe it was just a one…read moreoff, but I didn't receive the best customer service. Came in and was greeted but then everyone left the room for inventory/new stock just coming in. After finding a few things on my own, was checked out by a guy who remained on a personal call the whole time, with no "thank you" "good luck" "see ya" or anything. Again, hopefully just a one off there. Decent amount of bait and tackle for the small store.

This is a great park to have a picnic or just walk your dog.A lot of locals like it for:…read more * relaxing by the water * cookouts and family gatherings * wading near the river * short nature walks * photography and sunsets According to gwinnett county: What's there * River access and scenic overlooks * Picnic tables, grills, and pavilions * Playground * Soccer fields * Sand volleyball * Fishing spots * Open grassy areas for relaxing or sports * Kayak/paddleboard drop-in access My wife and I like to walk and enjoy the calm sounds of the river. Its worth your time to get away from the " rat race"

This park is so cute! There's a long winding road to the parking lot and there's two options: a 1…read moremile loop or a 4 (?) mile loop. Super cute lookout point on the river. Didn't go into the bathrooms but there's bathrooms at the trailhead. It wasn't super crowded on MLK day but would highly suggest checking it out. It's like a hidden gem

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, a fishing buddy and I had the privilege of having Chris Scalley take…read moreus out on the Chattahoochee River. The float was from Jones Bridge to just above Island Ford. Chris was awesome! His knowledge of the river, fly fishing, managing/handling a boat, and showing appreciation to his customers is second to none. We caught fish! Good size rainbow trout and brown trout. You will not be bored! Chris is a good conversationalist and has a good sense of humor. The float itself was quite scenic. Chris pointed out several interesting spots and told the history behind them. I recommend using his guide service. If Chris is not available, he has plenty of competent employees who can guide you.

I highly recommend Chris and a River Through Atlanta. My son and I were in town for a golf vacation…read moreand decided to try fishing on one of our non-golf days. Chris booked us the last minute and exposed us to a great afternoon on the river. We were beginners, so fishing off the top with with the spinning reels but using bobbers enabled us to get the hang of the casting motion and land a handful of trout. We'll be back.

Lake Acworth is one of those places that I look forward to visiting every time that I am in…read moreAcworth, Georgia. It is a tranquil place to walk and gather mu thoughts either at the beginning or end of my work day. If you are in the area, I would definitely recommend visiting here.

Lake Acworth is a great spot tucked away in the middle of suburbia that offers the locals and…read morevisitors a little taste of the outdoors and includes trails, bridges, docks and of course, a beach! We have visited Lake Acworth via Cauble Park on numerous occasions and always tend to enjoy ourselves. The water is always calm and clean, on the surface at least. The lake is well maintained and surrounded by the park, woods, a neighborhood and a highway. So, always something different to look at whether you are hanging on the beach or kayaking around the water. While most of our visits are for walking and enjoying the beach, I have visited for fireworks and other community events. The lake and park hold up well. There are onsite restrooms and such as well, which make trips here a bit easier. You will find folks enjoying all things from building sandcastles to walking the pups, grilling out, fishing or just chilling. When I visit, we tend to do it all, except the fishing part. Overall, Lake Acworth is a cute spot for a chill afternoon. Low energy needed to enjoy yourself here. Keep in mind that the main access point is through Cauble Park, which for non-Acworth city residents charges by the vehicle, usually no more than $20.

Nice private, secluded, and relaxing lake that charges $15 pp. Stayed for about 2 hrs, got nibbles…read morebut no catch.

Nice lil' fishing spot needs more variety of fish in larger quanities to catch but, love the spot…read morethat I use for fishing there....

Very nice people with a great selection of baits, lures and all necessary equipment and supplies!…read moreA++++++++

Big Ernie's is my go 2 spot for live bait. The people here are very friendly & knowledgeable.read more

A great place and even better service! A nice selection for all your fishing needs!!read more

These guys will take great care of you and have solid recommendations for wherever you made be…read moreheaded. Top of the line gear that you will be paying top of the line prices for but the staff knowledge keeps me coming back often.