Short answer
Fort Mountain State Park is a 4,058-acre state park in Murray County, near Chatsworth. 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.
Named for an ancient 855-foot stone wall near the summit, near the Cohutta Wilderness, with a 17-acre lake, a stone fire tower and 60 miles of hiking, biking and horse trails.
Fort 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: 181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705
- County: Murray (Northwest Georgia region)
- GPS: 34.76130, -84.70270 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-422-1932
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/FortMountain
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 (706-422-1932) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Fort Mountain State Park
Facilities the park lists: 17 Acre Lake; 15 Cottages; 70 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 4 Walk-In Campsites; 6 Platform Campsites; 3 Pioneer Campsites; 4 Backcountry Campsites; 7 Picnic Shelters; Sand Swimming Beach — seasonal; CCC Stone Fire Tower; Gift Shop; Playground.
Things to do: Biking — 27 miles of trails; Educational Programs; Field Trips; Fishing; Geocaching; Hiking — 25+ miles of trails; Miniature Golf (fee) — seasonal; Paddling; Swimming; Weddings — park approval required; Jon Boat, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard, Aquacycle & Pedal Boat Rental — seasonal.
Events coming up near Fort Mountain
- On now through Nov 1: Cress Creeks Farm Corn Maze, Ellijay (about 14 miles away, from $15)
- Oct 22 – Oct 31: North Georgia Fall Fair, Dalton (about 15 miles away)
- Nov 27: Merry Mountain Town, Ellijay (about 13 miles away)
- Nov 27 – Dec 24: Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Holiday Special Rides, Blue Ridge (about 23 miles away)
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
- Chief Vann House State Historic Site (state historic site, Murray County), about 7 miles away
- Resaca Battlefield Historic Site (partner site, Gordon County), about 19 miles away
- New Echota State Historic Site (state historic site, Gordon County), about 19 miles away
- Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge (state park, Dawson 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
- 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 Fort 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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