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Tallulah Gorge State Park

Short answer

Tallulah Gorge State Park is a 473-acre state park in Rabun County, near Tallulah Falls. Park hours are 8 a.m.–Dark. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.

Hours
8 a.m.–Dark
Cost
$10 per vehicle
Where
Tallulah Falls, North Georgia
Dogs
Leashed, 6 ft max

A deep river gorge at Tallulah Falls with 20 miles of trails, rim overlooks, a suspension bridge reached by stairs, the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and free permits for the gorge floor.

Tallulah Gorge State Park hours

  • Park: 8 a.m.–Dark
  • Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

What it costs

  • Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park. Overnight guests pay the daily fee once per stay; parking is not included with a reservation (Georgia State Parks ParkPass page).

Where it is and how to get in touch

Dogs and strollers

  • Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
  • This site’s notice: For animals’ safety, pets are not allowed on the gorge floor, sliding rock trail, and Hurricane Falls staircase to the suspension bridge. Leashed pets are welcome on rim trails.
  • Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-754-7981) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Tallulah Gorge State Park

Facilities the park lists: 63 Acre Lake; 52 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 1 Pioneer Campground; 2 Backcountry Adirondack Shelters; 1 Picnic Shelter; Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center; Sand Beach; 2 Suspension Bridges; Gift Shop; 2 Playgrounds; EV Charger.

Things to do: Biking; Canyon Climbers Club; Educational Programs; Fishing; Geocaching; Hiking — 20 miles of trails; Interpretive Programs; Muddy Spokes Club; Paddling; Picnicking; Rock Climbing — permit required; Swimming — Seasonal; Tennis; Whitewater & Aesthetic Water Releases.

Know before you go

  • Gorge Floor (Sliding Rock) Permits: Free permits are required to access the gorge floor and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit.
  • Climbing Wall Permits: Free permits are required to access the climbing area and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit. Permits are available from 8AM -2PM.

Events coming up near Tallulah Gorge

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.

Nearby state parks and historic sites

More on It’s Georgia

Source: the Tallulah Gorge State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.

Cite this page: It's Georgia, “Tallulah Gorge State Park”, itsgeorgia.com/places/tallulah-gorge-state-park/ (updated ). Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page.