• 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 »

Educational Services

Listed below are the authorized educational services for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Click the web address to go to their respective website.

Aerie Experiences
969 Golden Avenue
Dahlonega, GA 30533
www.aerieexperience.com
404-285-0467

Hiking with learning disabled youth.

Learning on the Log
18 Spaulding Trail
Atlanta, GA 30328
www.learningonthelog.com
678-561-7589

Hiking, team games, and boating activities for children with special needs.

Outdoor Rec Adventures, Inc.
2284 Wineleas Road
Decatur, GA 30033
www.outdoorrecadventures.com
678-358-0097

Theraputic hiking and rafting for children with cognitive learning challenges.

REI Outdoor School
6750 S. 2298th Street
Kent, WA 98032
www.REI.com/outdoorschool
253-437-5720

 Experiential outdoor education on introductory hiking, cycling, navigation, paddling, climbing, and running.

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