• 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 »

Abbotts Bridge unit

From eastbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 31B, Peachtree Industrial Blvd SR 141 North.
  • Go about 12.4 miles to Abbotts Bridge Road, GA120.
  • Turn Left and go 0.6 miles to unit, which will be on the left.

From westbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 31B, Peachtree Industrial Blvd SR 141 North.
  • Go about 12.4 miles to Abbotts Bridge Road, GA120.
  • Turn Left and go .6 miles to unit, which will be on the left.

From northbound Interstate 85

  • Take exit 107, GA 120, Duluth Highway.
  • Left on GA 120 through the city of Duluth 6.4 miles to the unit on the left.

From southbound Interstate 85

  • Take exit 107, GA 120, Duluth Highway
  • Right on GA 120 through the city of Duluth 6.4 miles to the unit entrance on the left.

From northbound US 19 and GA 400

  • Take exit 10, Old Milton Parkway/Alpharetta, GA 120.
  • Right on GA 120, Old Milton Parkway changes to name to Abbotts Bridge Road, 7.8 miles.
  • Cross the river and the unit will be on your right.

From southbound US 19 and GA 400

  • Take exit 10, Old Milton Parkway/Alpharetta, GA 120.
  • Left on GA 120, Old Milton Parkway changes to name to Abbotts Bridge Road, 7.8 miles.
  • Cross the river and the unit will be on your right.
Activities
Abbotts Bridge has one trail along the river which begins near the boat ramp area. The boat ramp can accommodate either motor driven boats or canoes and kayaks. A sheltered picnic pavilion is located near the parking area. For a printable map click here (Requires Adobe Reader.)

Did You Know?

Life Jackets Required

One life jacket per person required on all watercraft. This includes all boats, inner tubes, air mattresses, and other floating devices. Must be U.S. Coast Guard Approved. 36 CFR 3.2