Short answer
Black Rock Mountain State Park is a 1,743-acre state park in Rabun County, near Mountain City. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.
Georgia’s highest state park, on the Eastern Continental Divide with elevations up to 3,640 feet, roadside overlooks with long views over the Blue Ridge and 11 miles of hiking trails.
Black Rock Mountain State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- 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
- Address: 3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway, Mountain City, GA 30562
- County: Rabun (North Georgia region)
- GPS: 34.90692, -83.40838 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-746-2141
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/BlackRockMountain
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 (706-746-2141) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Black Rock Mountain State Park
Facilities the park lists: 17 Acre Lake; 10 Cottages; 44 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 12 Walk-In Campsites — bear boxes provided; 4 Backcountry Campsites — bear boxes provided; 1 Pioneer Campground; 2 Picnic Shelters; Playground; Summit Visitor Center & Gift Shop; Wi-Fi — available in Visitor Center, Mellinger Center & cottages.
Things to do: Boating and Paddling; Fishing; Hiking — 11 miles of trails; Picnicking; Geocaching.
Events coming up near Black Rock Mountain
- On now through Nov 1: Helen Oktoberfest, Helen (about 23 miles away, free to $25)
- Oct 23: Night of the Living Safari, Cleveland (about 29 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Appalachian Brew and Music Festival, Hiawassee (about 21 miles away, from $55)
- Oct 24: Mountain Farm Celebration, Sautee Nacoochee (about 22 miles away, from $8)
- Oct 30 – Nov 1: Boo at the Zoo, Cleveland (about 29 miles away)
- Nov 7: Of These Mountains Fall Marketplace, Clayton (about 2 miles away, free)
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
- Moccasin Creek State Park (state park, Habersham County), about 11 miles away
- Tallulah Gorge State Park (state park, Rabun County), about 12 miles away
- Unicoi State Park & Lodge (state park, White County), about 22 miles away
- Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site (state historic site, Stephens County), about 23 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
- Best hikes in Georgia
- North Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Black Rock Mountain 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.
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