• Mist rising of the river at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

    Chattahoochee River

    National Recreation Area Georgia

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  • Rising River Waters Can Kill!

    Watch for rapidly rising river levels on the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. Water released from dams and heavy rain can turn a day on the river into a tragedy! More »

  • Call for Water Release Schedule

    With colder temperatures you can expect longer and more frequent water releases. For water release schedule info, call 1-855-DAM-FLOW (1-855-326-3569) for Buford Dam and 404-329-1455 for Morgan Falls Dam. Save numbers to your cell! More »

Doing Business With The Park

Commercial Use Application (CUA)
A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a permit necessary to conduct business in the park in any way. CUAs can include: fishing instruction, exercise classes, boat rentals, river tours, shuttle services, etc. Applications will only be considered for activities that relate to the park's reason for establishment.

Open the Commercial Use Authorization Instructions.

Open the Application for Commercial Use Authorization form.

Open the 2013 Conditions of This Authorization.

Open the Monthly Commercial Use Authorization River Visitor/Client Report form.

Open the Annual Commercial Use Authorization Visitor/Client Report form.

For addition information about obtaining a CUA please contact the park at 678-538-1200.

Did You Know?

Great Blue Heron hunting for food - Photo by Tom Wilson

Great Blue Herons stand up to four feet tall and have special feathers that dissolve into powder. They use a serrated middle claw to distribute the powder which they use for preening or cleaning themselves.