Georgia
With whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and more, Georgia has the activities to match the landscapes and southern soul.
Top Spots in and near Georgia
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Dahlonega, Georgia
Kayak the Chestatee River South of Dahlonega
4.0This six mile section of the Chestatee River is a safe, enjoyable float mostly away from civilization. There are several small rapids and bumpy areas (class 1) throughout, with two larger rapids (class 1-2) towards the end of the section. It does get pretty shallow in some sections, so keep watch...Read more -
Savannah, Georgia
Wormsloe State Historic Site
5.03.25 mi / 82 ft gainMost visitors to the historic Wormsloe Plantation only explore the iconic tree-lined Oak Avenue and the historic areas – but they also miss out on a larger portion of the historic site. A 3.2-mile loop explores the park’s popular and historic areas before ending at a Civil War-era Confederate ear...Read more -
Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Discover Fort Frederica National Monument
5.0Fort Frederica National Monument Fort Frederica National Monument is a beautiful place to visit and is key in teaching children about the history of the Golden Isles. This Georgia historical treasure is not only a place I visited on my travels along the east coast but also a place that made me ap...Read more -
Young Harris, Georgia
Hike the Miller Trek
5.06.3 mi / 1325 ft gainThis is an awesome trek with views of both Young Harris and Hiawassee, GA! The trail starts from the parking area where there is the Miller Trek A-Frame (see photo for reference)! There are several different trails within the trail system on the mountain, but if you take 5 minutes to read the map...Read more -
Morganton, Georgia
Camp at Morganton Point
Morganton Point Campground is one of the most well-maintained campgrounds in North Georgia. There are sites available for both RVs and tents, but the tent section is separate from the RV area so don't worry about any noisy generators! I camped at Site F, a tent-only campsite. This campsite (and ...Read more -
Helen, Georgia
Hike the Unicoi Lake Trail
1.9 miUnicoi State Park is a pleasant, refreshing park just outside of Helen, GA. There is a hiking trail, kayaking/canoeing launch, paddle boat rentals, camping area, and even a 3 segment zipline course (all three were fantastic)! Fishing is allowed, and when we went last there were a few kayakers fis...Read more -
Savannah, Georgia
Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is the largest park in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia. For locals and tourists, Forsyth Park is a hub of recreation. Laid out in the 1840's, today the park plays host to concerts, recreation sports, people watching, sun bathing, running, yoga, reading, or just relaxing....Read more -
Clayton, Georgia
Camp at Tallulah River Campground
Tallulah River Campground is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee national forest. It is just outside of Clayton, Georgia. The campground has about 15 spots that are big enough for a small to medium sized RV. Each camping spot also has a nice tent pad for a big tent. Most spots are also on the riv...Read more -
Dawsonville, Georgia
Amicalola Falls Loop via Upper Observation Platform
5.01.93 mi / 666 ft gainTo get there you can use Google Maps or Waze to “Upper Observation Platform” – W Ridge Staircase, Dawsonville, GA 30534. The other option is to start at the visitor center. If you start at the visitor center, it will add about a mile to your hike so parking in the upper parking lot like us will s...Read more -
Euharlee, Georgia
Paddle the Lower Etowah (Euharlee Road to 411)
The nine mile stretch of river between Euharlee Road and 411 provides a beautiful getaway near Cartersville. As it sits downstream of Allatoona Lake, this is considered the Lower Etowah, and the temperament of the current depends largely on whether or not the Corps is releasing water upstream fro...Read more -
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Long Branch Loop Trail
5.02.33 mi / 299 ft gainLong Branch Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Blue Ridge, Georgia.Read more -
Comer, Georgia
Explore Watson Mill Covered Bridge
Watson Mill State Park has many different things to offer. The main attraction is the Watson Mill covered bridge. It is the longest covered bridge in Georgia it was built in 1885. The bridge is still driveable today as long as you are in a smaller vehicle I did it in a minivan and had plenty of r...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Nottely Reservoir Trail
2.53 mi / 335 ft gainNottely Reservoir Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Blairsville, Georgia.Read more -
Rising Fawn, Georgia
Cloudland Rim Loop via East Rim Campground
4.66 mi / 873 ft gainCloudland Rim Loop via East Rim Campground is a loop trail in Cloudland Canyon State park, which offers up stunning vistas and several waterfalls. This trail is located near Rising Fawn, Georgia.Read more -
Gainesville, Georgia
Swim in Lake Sidney Lanier at Dogwood Park
3.0Lake Sidney Lanier is pretty big, but you don't need to be overwhelmed when you visit the lake via Dogwood Park. The park has a large pavilion and a few other picnic tables, lots of shade trees, and a couple of ways to access the lake. On the left side, there's an abandoned marina (dangerous—it's...Read more -
Dahlonega, Georgia
Lake Zwerner (aka Yahoola Creek Reservoir)
5.03.24 mi / 367 ft gainLake Zwerner (aka Yahoola Creek Reservoir) is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dahlonega, Georgia.Read more