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    Chattahoochee River

    National Recreation Area Georgia

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Driving Directions to Jones Bridge unit - Main entrance

Location
9101 Barnwell Road
Johns Creek, GA 30022
34° 0' 9.93" N, 84° 15' 19.83" W
Note: Latitude and Longitude coordinates are provided as a courtesy to visitors with GPS units.

From Westbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 31B for Ga. 141 North (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard)
  • Merge onto Ga. 141 North (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard), go 3.0 miles
  • Take the exit for Ga. 140 West (Jimmy Carter Boulevard), go .4 mile
  • Turn LEFT onto Ga. 140 West (Jimmy Carter Boulevard), go .5 mile
  • Continue STRAIGHT at Holcomb Bridge Road on Ga. 140 West (Holcomb Bridge Road), go 2.9 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto Barnwell Road, go 1.6 miles
  • Turn RIGHT at entrance to Jones Bridge
From Eastbound Interstate 285
  • Take exit 31B for Ga. 141 North (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard)
  • Merge onto Ga. 141 North (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard), go 3.2 miles
  • Take the exit for Ga. 140 West (Jimmy Carter Boulevard), go .4 mile
  • Turn LEFT onto Ga. 140 West (Jimmy Carter Boulevard), go .5 mile
  • Continue STRAIGHT at Holcomb Bridge Road on Ga. 140 West (Holcomb Bridge Road), go 2.9 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto Barnwell Road, go 1.6 miles
  • Turn RIGHT at entrance to Jones Bridge
From Northbound U.S. 19/Ga. 400
  • Take exit 7A for Ga. 140 East (Holcomb Bridge Road)
  • Merge onto Ga.140 East (Holcomb Bridge Road), go 4.2 miles
  • Turn LEFT onto Barnwell Road, go 1.6 miles
  • Turn RIGHT at entrance to Jones Bridge
From Southbound U.S. 19/Ga. 400
  • Take exit 7 for Ga. 140 (Holcomb Bridge Road)
  • Turn LEFT onto Ga. 140 East (Holcomb Bridge Road), go 4.3 miles
  • Turn LEFT onto Barnwell Road, go 1.6 miles
  • Turn RIGHT at entrance to Jones Bridge
From Northbound Interstate 85
  • Take exit 99 for Ga. 140 West (Jimmy Carter Boulevard)
  • Turn LEFT onto Ga. 140 West (Jimmy Carter Boulevard),go 3.7 miles
  • Continue STRAIGHT at Holcomb Bridge Road on Ga. 140 West (Holcomb Bridge Road), go 2.9 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto Barnwell Road, go 1.6 miles
  • Turn RIGHT at entrance to Jones Bridge
From Southbound Interstate 85
  • Take exit 99 for Ga. 140 West (Jimmy Carter Boulevard)
  • Turn RIGHT onto Ga. 140 West (Jimmy Carter Boulevard),go 3.6 miles
  • Continue STRAIGHT at Holcomb Bridge Road on Ga. 140 West (Holcomb Bridge Road), go 2.9 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto Barnwell Road, go 1.6 miles
  • Turn RIGHT at entrance to Jones Bridge
Activities

Jones Bridge is a popular place for picnicking, fishing, and hiking. The main trail parallels the river and connects to the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center. Download a trail map of the unit to view or print. (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