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Be A CHAT Junior Ranger

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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CHAT Junior Ranger Badge

Do you love the outdoors?

Do you want to make a difference in your national park?

Then you have what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!

As a Junior Ranger, you will have the opportunity to become a part of the past, present, and future of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The Junior Ranger booklet will give you a glimpse at the history of the Chattahoochee River, get you started on identifying plants and animals, teach you how to be safe while in the park, and much more. By learning these important park facts and helping to preserve the beauty of the national park, you will become a valuable asset to the team of rangers at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

How To Become a Junior Ranger.

  • Stop by the visitor center at Island Ford and pick up your Junior Ranger Booklet.
  • Complete the activities in the booklet.
  • Complete your Junior Ranger pledge.
  • Return your completed booklet in person to the Island Ford Visitor Center,
  • or mail it to:
    Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
    1978 Island Ford Parkway
    Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Receive your badge and certificate.

Details
Duration
1-3 Hours
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
Age(s)
5 and Older

Dogs are allowed on the trails in the park but they must remain on a leash at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet and are required for the safety of visitors as well as the dogs themselves. Visitors must be holding the leash and in physical control of the pet at all times. Pets may not be left unattended or tied to an object. Pet owners are required to clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly. Most locations have bags provided but bring extras in case they are depleted. Cleaning up after pets helps to protect the water quality of the river.

Daily Park Pass - $5.00

A Daily Park Pass allows a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to park in a designated parking lot of the park during regular park hours for one day. You may purchase a Daily Park Pass online at Recreation.gov or in person at Island Ford Visitor Center. Valid America The Beautiful Passes are also valid for parking in the park.

Annual Park Pass - $40.00

The Annual Park Pass allows a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to park in any designated parking lot of the park during regular park hours for one year. You may purchase an Annual Park Pass online at Recreation.gov or in person at Island Ford Visitor Center. A valid America The Beautiful Pass are is also valid for parking in the park

America the Beautiful Pass

A valid America the Beautiful pass is acceptable for entrance to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Display it in your vehicle as you would a CRNRA Daily Pass or an CRNRA Annual Pass.

Stop by the Island Ford Visitor Center located in the historic Hewlett Lodge and pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet from the ranger on duty. While you're there check out the exhibits in the lobby before you head out. The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except December 25th.

Reservations
No
Season
Year Round

The park is open from one half hour before sunrise until one half hour after sunset. Just remember the visitor center is only open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except December 25th in case you need to pick up or drop off your booklet.

Accessibility Information

The visitor center and some trails in the unit are accessible. The booklets may not be accessible to some Junior Rangers.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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Hewlett Lodge Parking Lots

  • 63 total spaces
  • 0 oversized spaces
  • 33.98708, -84.325527

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Hewlett Pond Parking Lot

  • 25 total spaces
  • 0 oversized spaces
  • 33.988788, -84.325319

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Last updated: April 15, 2021