National Park Service

  U.S. Department of the Interior

  Chattahoochee River

  National Recreation Area

National Park Passes

There are three types of nationally recognized passes:

The National Park Pass is an entrance pass costing $50.00 valid for unlimited visits for one year to National Parks. For an additional $15.00, a Bald Eagle Hologram is affixed to the pass and allows entrance to other Federal areas. This pass is not valid at CRNRA since no entrance fee is charged.

The Golden Age Passport is a lifetime entrance pass to Federal areas. This pass has a one-time cost of $10.00 for U.S. citizens 62 and older. It also provides a 50% discount on fees charged for facilities and services such as camping and parking.

The Golden Access Passport is a lifetime entrance pass to Federal areas. This pass has no cost for U.S. citizens who are blind or permanently disabled. It also provides a 50% discount on fees charged for facilities and services.

Start your visit to the recreation area at the Island Ford Visitor Center. Here you will be able to pick up maps as well as the latest information on the park.

Northbound GA 400 Take exit #6 (Northridge Road). Coming off the exit, stay in the right lane, cross over GA 400, and turn right onto Dunwoody Place. Go 0.5 miles to Roberts Drive. Turn right and proceed 0.7 miles to the park entrance on your right.

Southbound GA 400 Take exit #6 (Northridge Road). Continue straight ahead at the traffic light onto Dunwoody Place. Go 0.5 miles to Roberts Drive. Turn right and proceed 0.7 miles to the park entrance on your right.

In May 1997, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) became one of more than 90 units of the National Park System to participate in the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program. Authorized by Congress, the program allows parks to retain 80% of the fees they collect. This revenue is used for protection of resources and visitors, research, deferred maintenance projects, and educational programs.

Chattahoochee River Park Pass

A CRNRA Park Pass is required for any vehicle parked within the park. A Daily Park Pass may be purchased for $3.00 at the self-service fee stations located at parking lots at CRNRA. The pass must be hung from the interior rear view mirror facing the windshield and is good for one day at any of the CRNRA areas.

Purchase an Annual Park Pass for $25.00 if you plan to visit CRNRA more than once a month. The pass must be hung from the interior rear view mirror facing the windshield and is valid for unlimited visits for one year at any of the CRNRA areas. This pass is also transferable between vehicles of the same household. Additional park passes are available for use by the same household at the time of original sale for $12.50.

Three Ways To Apply

In Person -  Submit the application along with your payment to the Visitor Center at Island Ford. Cash, personal checks, or credit cards accepted.

By Phone -  Contact the park at 678-538-1200. Only credit cards are accepted. Your pass will arrive by mail within 10 days.

Via Mail -  Mail the application along with your payment to CRNRA. Only credit cards and personal checks payable to the “National Park Service” are accepted. Cash is not accepted by mail. Your pass will arrive by mail within 14 days.