• 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 »

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Program Cancellation Policy
We hate cancelling a program! Unfortunately sometimes we have no choice. While some programs fill up early and we must turn people away other times too few people are registered. So please register early to reduce program cancellations.
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  • Kids' Fishing Day, School's Out!

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Learn how to fish like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn using a piece of river cane and a cork from a jug! Lucky fishermen may hook a catfish, bream, or bass. More

    Time:
    9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Location:
    1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
    Fees:
    $3 Daily Park Pass or $25 Annual Park Pass

  • Paddle With A Ranger!

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Bring your own canoe or kayak and join a park ranger for a leisurely float from Powers Island to Paces Mill, a beautiful section of the Chattahoochee River. More

    Time:
    5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    Location:
    5450 Intestate North Parkway, Sandy Springs GA 30328
    Fees:
    $3 Daily Park Pass or $25 Annual Park Pass

  • Wildflower Hike

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013

    Join a park ranger to discover the beautiful and diverse botanical wonders living along the Chattahoochee River at Gold Branch. Discover scenic trails while learning about an array of wildflower and fern species. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Location:
    5690 Lower Roswell Road NE, Marietta, GA 30068
    Fees:
    $3 Daily Park Pass or $25 Annual Park Pass

  • Snakes of the Chattahoochee River Corridor

    Friday, May 31, 2013

    Learn fascinating facts and fables about the snakes you find in the park and your own backyard. Live snakes from the Chattahoochee Nature Center make this a very special program for the entire family. More

    Time:
    7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Location:
    8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
    Fees:
    FREE

  • Volunteer Work Day, June

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Spend your morning in the fresh outdoors lending a hand with various volunteer opportunities. More

    Time:
    9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Location:
    Various Locations in Park
    Fees:
    Entrance Fee Waived

  • Paddle With A Ranger! Buford to Settles

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Bring your own canoe or kayak and join a park ranger for a leisurely float from Buford Dam to Settles Bridge, a beautiful section of the Chattahoochee River More

    Time:
    10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lower Pool below Buford Dam
    Fees:
    $3 Daily Park Pass or $25 Annual Park Pass
 
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Volunteer hard at work on soil stabilization along new trail.

Volunteer

Have you made a habit of visiting the park on a routine basis?

Are you concerned about the health of the park and its resources?

If you can answer yes to any of these questions then join the team, Volunteers In Parks (VIP) team that is, at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. As a VIP you can take pride in helping your fellow park visitors while doing what you already enjoy.

Learn more at http://www.nps.gov/chat/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm

Did You Know?

Visit the Hooch!

That the word Chattahoochee means painted rock in the Cherokee language. The Cherokee made their homes along the Chattahoochee River for thousands of years until they were forced out in the 1830s.