Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge: Hours and Fees

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

Short answer

Amicalola Falls State Park is an 829-acre state park in Dawson County, near Dawsonville, with a 729-foot waterfall, a lodge, cabins and a campground. Its operator does not publish park hours or a parking fee; the state ParkPass is $10 a day. Checked October 20, 2026 on the lodge’s own site.

Hours

Call ahead

Cost

ParkPass $10 (confirm)

Where

Dawsonville, North Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, 6 ft max

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The 729-foot Amicalola Falls is the headline, with a mountaintop lodge, cabins, glamping and a campground around it. Trails run from an easy overlook walk to a long stair climb, and the lodge adds a zip line course with suspension bridges, guided hikes and a Birds of Prey show.

Plan it in three lines

Getting In
Parking is $10 per vehicle for the day, or $70 for the annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park.
What to Do
The official page lists Guided naturalist hikes, Birds of Prey show and GPS scavenger hunts.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site is about 15 miles away. Coming up near here: Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting in Dawsonville.
6 events within 30 mi

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge Hours

Park and gate hours are not published on the lodge operator’s website. Call 706-344-1500 to confirm.

What It Costs

Parking, by the visit

Day parking vs. the annual ParkPass, by number of visits

$70 annual ParkPass

Day parking is $10 per vehicle. Seven visits cost the same as the $70 annual ParkPass; from the eighth visit the pass is cheaper. Bars show what that many day visits cost in total.

Parking: Georgia State Parks lists a ParkPass at $10 per vehicle per day or $70 a year (ParkPass page). The lodge operator’s site does not publish its own parking or entry fee, so confirm the rate with the park before you drive (706-344-1500).
Lodging and activities: rooms, cabins, glamping, camping, the zip line tour and guided hikes are priced and booked through the lodge’s own site and phone line.

Where It Is and How to Get in Touch

Address418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
CountyDawson (North Georgia region)
Approximate map point34.56228, -84.24643 (a point inside the park from OpenStreetMap; directions in Google Maps by address)
Reservations706-344-1500
Lodge and activitiesamicalolafallslodge.com
Official pagewww.amicalolafallslodge.com

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).
Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-344-1500) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge

Facilities the park lists: Amicalola Falls Lodge; Cabins; Glamping; Campground; Cascades Restaurant (breakfast and dinner); Meeting and wedding facilities; Visitor Center; 829 acres.

Things to do: Amicalola Falls, a 729-foot waterfall; Hiking, including a guided waterfall hike from the Visitor Center; Zip line tour with suspension bridges; Guided naturalist hikes; Birds of Prey show; GPS scavenger hunts; 3D archery; Hatchet throwing.

Events Coming Up Near Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge

Around Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Sitestate historic site15 mi
2Vogel State Parkstate park23 mi
3Smithgall Woods State Parkstate park29 mi
4Fort Mountain State Parkstate park29 mi

Events coming up

5Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade & Tree LightingDawsonville13 mi
6Cumming City Center Winter/Holiday MarketCumming24 mi
7Gobble Wobble 5KBlairsville26 mi
8Merry Mountain TownEllijay16 mi
9Light Up Blue Ridge and Christmas ParadeBlue Ridge21 mi
10Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Holiday Special RidesBlue Ridge21 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Nov 21Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Dawsonville (about 13 miles away, free)
Nov 21Cumming City Center Winter/Holiday Market, Cumming (about 24 miles away)
Nov 26Gobble Wobble 5K, Blairsville (about 26 miles away)
Nov 27Merry Mountain Town, Ellijay (about 16 miles away)
Nov 27 – Nov 28Light Up Blue Ridge and Christmas Parade, Blue Ridge (about 21 miles away)
Nov 27 – Dec 24Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Holiday Special Rides, Blue Ridge (about 21 miles away)

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; 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

Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site (state historic site, Lumpkin County), about 15 miles away
Vogel State Park (state park, Union County), about 23 miles away
Smithgall Woods State Park (state park, White County), about 29 miles away
Fort Mountain State Park (state park, Murray County), about 29 miles away

More on It’s Georgia

All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
Georgia state parks compared: hours, parking, dogs and free accessibility equipment in one table
North Georgia: more places to go in the region

Source: the Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge website (the lodge operator’s official site, which the state page links to) and gastateparks.org, checked October 20, 2026. 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.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

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Open water hides hazards. The CDC names currents, waves, rocks, vegetation and poor visibility. As general guidance (not from a named source), also expect sudden drop-offs, very cold water even on a warm day, submerged objects, boat traffic and changing weather. Never swim alone, and never mix alcohol with water or boats.

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Sources read on 8 November 2026: the Minnesota DNR ice thickness guidelines (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html, no page date shown) and the CDC drowning prevention page (cdc.gov/drowning/prevention, page dated 29 September 2025). Guidance can change and can differ by state and by place: check the current text and your local agency before relying on it. This notice is general guidance only. It is not legal, medical, rescue or professional safety advice, and nobody on this site is a lifeguard or safety professional. You are responsible for your own safety and for any children and pets with you, and you use this information at your own risk. Water, ice, weather and local rules change quickly and differ by state, county and property. To the fullest extent the law allows, this site, its owner and its contributors are not responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage that results from using this information or from visiting any place, water or ice mentioned here. If you do not accept that, do not rely on this page (see the Limits Of Liability in our Terms Of Use).

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What to Do

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