Short answer
Chattahoochee Bend State Park is a 2,910-acre state park in Coweta County, near Newnan. 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.
One of Georgia’s largest state parks, set in a bend of the Chattahoochee River in northwest Coweta County, with river access for paddlers and anglers, 12 miles of hiking trails and cottages.
Chattahoochee Bend 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: 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263
- County: Coweta (West Georgia region)
- GPS: 33.42972, -84.98955 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 770-254-7271
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend
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 (770-254-7271) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Facilities the park lists: 6 Cottages; 37 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 12 Tent Walk-In Campsites; 8 Platform Campsites; 8 Backcountry Campsites — 5.5-mile hike required. Required check-in/start time is 1:00 pm to arrive at camp before dark.; 1 Adirondack Group Campsite; 2 Picnic Shelters; Boat Ramp; Gift Shop; Playground.
Things to do: Biking — 4.3 miles of trails; Hiking — 12 miles of trails; Fishing; Paddling & Boating; Programs; Picnicking; Geocaching; Park Paddlers Club.
Events coming up near Chattahoochee Bend
- Oct 30 – Nov 25: GARF After Dark, Fairburn (about 24 miles away, from $50)
- Oct 31: Georgia vs. Florida football (Atlanta Gridiron Classic), Atlanta (about 41 miles away, from $130)
- Nov 13 – Jan 3, 2027: Fantasy In Lights, Pine Mountain (about 42 miles away, free to $40)
- Nov 14 – Jan 10, 2027: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, Atlanta (about 43 miles away, from $20)
- Nov 21 – Jan 17, 2027: IllumiNights at the Zoo, Atlanta (about 41 miles away, from $18)
- Nov 26: 2026 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash, Atlanta (about 41 miles away, from $50)
Events within 50 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
- Bush Head Shoals Access Park (partner site, Heard County), about 9 miles away
- Sweetwater Creek State Park (state park, Douglas County), about 30 miles away
- Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site (state historic site, Paulding County), about 40 miles away
- Roosevelt’s Little White House State Historic Site (state historic site, Meriwether County), about 42 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
- West Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Chattahoochee Bend 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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