Cloudland Canyon State Park

On the western edge of Lookout Mountain, with canyons about a thousand feet deep, sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and wild caves, 64 miles of hiking trails and 30 miles of bike trails.

Cloudland Canyon State Park hours

• Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
• Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Interpretive Center: Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Open weekdays seasonally as staffing allows & visitation dictates.

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: 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
• County: Dade (Northwest Georgia region)
• GPS: 34.84026, -85.48288 (directions in Google Maps)
• Park: 706-657-4050
• Reservations: 800-864-7275
• Official page: gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyon

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 (706-657-4050) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Cloudland Canyon State Park

Facilities the park lists: 18 Cottages; 10 Yurts; 75 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 30 Walk-In Campsites; 13 Backcountry Campsites; 4 Pioneer Campsites; 6 Picnic Shelters; 1 Group Shelter (seats 175); 1 Group Lodge (sleeps 40); Gift Shop/Camper Store; Playground; EV Charger.

Things to do: Biking — 30 miles of trails, bike rental ($35 half day/$55 full day); Canyon Climbers Club; Cave Tours — by reservation only; Disc Golf ($4/person/round) — annual pass available; Fishing; Field Trips; Geocaching; Hiking — 64 miles of trails; Horseback Riding — 16 miles of trails; Picnicking; Weddings — park approval required.

Accessibility: this site lends an All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair (free, reserve ahead), Enchroma color-blind glasses to borrow. How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.

Events coming up near Cloudland Canyon

• Oct 22 – Oct 31: North Georgia Fall Fair, Dalton (about 29 miles away)
• Oct 24: Chili-Fest & Harvest Market, Rome (about 43 miles away)
• Oct 30 – Oct 31: Schnauzerfest Rome, Rome (about 44 miles away)
• Dec 5: Jolly Holiday Market, Trenton (about 3 miles away, free)

Events within 50 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

• James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park (state park, Chattooga County), about 29 miles away
• Resaca Battlefield Historic Site (partner site, Gordon County), about 34 miles away
• Chief Vann House State Historic Site (state historic site, Murray County), about 38 miles away
• New Echota State Historic Site (state historic site, Gordon County), about 39 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
• Northwest Georgia state parks and historic sites: costs and hours
• Best hikes in Georgia
• Northwest Georgia: more places to go in the region

Source: the Cloudland Canyon State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), 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.

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