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

    Chattahoochee River

    National Recreation Area Georgia

  • Rising River Waters Can Kill!

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

  • Call for Water Release Schedule Information

    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 »

Photos & Multimedia

Artist at 2010 Paint Out

Artist at the 2010 Paint Out

Written words often fail us when we try to describe the importance and beauty of the Chattahoochee River. Sometimes the story is better told through pictures. Follow these links to pages with new sights of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

But remember – as exciting as these pages may be, there's no substitute for being here. So explore these pages and let yourself become inspired to make a greater exploration, in person, of Atlanta's most misunderstood resource.

Did You Know?

Canada Goose on the Chattahoochee - Photo by Tom Wilson

The Canada Goose is a year-round resident of the Chattahoochee River. Once pushed to the brink of extinction by over-hunting and habitat loss, Canada Geese have made a comeback thanks to re-introduction programs and better management of hunting practices.