High Falls State Park: Hours, Fees and Directions

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

Short answer

High Falls State Park is a 1,050-acre state park in Monroe County, near Jackson. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Cost

$10 per vehicle

Where

Jackson, Historic Heartland

Dogs

Leashed, 6 ft max

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Named for tumbling cascades on the Towaliga River, which the park calls the tallest cascading waterfall south of Atlanta, with a 650-acre lake known for family fishing.

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.
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
What to Do
The official page lists Boating, Fishing and Hiking.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Indian Springs State Park is about 7 miles away. Coming up near here: "Faces of the Revolution Tour" in Atlanta.
6 events within 50 mi

High Falls State Park Hours

Hours at a glance

Hours in a day

Park7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office8 a.m.–5 p.m.

A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.

Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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: $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

Address76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson, GA 30233
CountyMonroe (Historic Heartland region)
GPS33.17833, -84.02053 (directions in Google Maps)
Park478-993-3053
Reservations800-864-7275
Official pagegastateparks.org/HighFalls

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 (478-993-3053) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at High Falls State Park

Facilities the park lists: 650 Acre Lake; 6 Yurts; 106 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites, some seasonal; 1 Pioneer Campground; 1 Paddle-In Primitive Campsite (sleeps 25); 1 Group Shelter (seats 125); 5 Picnic Shelters; 2 Boat Ramps; 2 Playgrounds (1 in the Main Day-Use area, 1 in the River Campground C Loop for registered campers); EV Charger.

Things to do: Boating; Fishing; Hiking; Paddling – rentals available; Picnicking; Programs; Weddings – park approval required; Geocaching.

Events Coming Up Near High Falls

Around High Falls within 50 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Indian Springs State Parkstate park7 mi
2Dames Ferrystate park18 mi
3Jarrell Plantation State Historic Sitestate historic site19 mi
4Panola Mountain State Parkstate park32 mi

Events coming up

5"Faces of the Revolution Tour"Atlanta45 mi
6GARF After DarkFairburn43 mi
7Stone Mountain ChristmasStone Mountain44 mi
8Silent Night (The Atlanta Opera)Atlanta45 mi
9Festival of Trees at the Museum of Arts and SciencesMacon29 mi
10Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass FestivalMacon32 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.

On now through Dec 17“Faces of the Revolution Tour”, Atlanta (about 45 miles away)
On now through Nov 25GARF After Dark, Fairburn (about 43 miles away, from $50)
On now through Jan 3, 2027Stone Mountain Christmas, Stone Mountain (about 44 miles away, from $37)
On now through Nov 15Silent Night (The Atlanta Opera), Atlanta (about 45 miles away)
Nov 13 – Jan 9, 2027Festival of Trees at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon (about 29 miles away, free to $10)
Nov 13 – Nov 21Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival, Macon (about 32 miles away)

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

Indian Springs State Park (state park, Butts County), about 7 miles away
Dames Ferry (state park, Monroe County), about 18 miles away
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site (state historic site, Jones County), about 19 miles away
Panola Mountain State Park (state park, Henry & Rockdale County), about 32 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
Macon guide
Historic Heartland: more places to go in the region

Source: the High Falls 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.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, beaches and ice can kill, quickly and without warning. Conditions change by the hour and we cannot see them from here. This page is general information only. It is not a safety assessment, and it does not say or promise that any place, water, ice or activity is safe.

We do not inspect, test, measure or monitor water, ice, currents, depth, water quality, algae, wildlife, access, closures or lifeguard staffing at any place we list.
Posted signs, closures, advisories, flags and the directions of rangers, lifeguards and the land owner or managing agency always override anything here. A place being listed does not mean it is open, legal to enter, or permitted for swimming, wading, boating or fishing, and does not give you permission to be on private land or private water.
Children and weak swimmers: the CDC says to assign a responsible adult to watch children closely and constantly in or near water, with no phone, reading, alcohol or drugs, and to use life jackets for children in and around natural water. It also says inflatable or foam toys are not safety devices.
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.

Emergency in the United States: call 911. Learn CPR, as the CDC recommends.

Not ConfirmedWe have not verified current water or ice conditions, water quality, access, swimming or boating permission, lifeguard hours, fees, rules or closures for any place on this page. The land owner or managing agency (a park, city, county, state or federal office, or the property owner) is the one who can confirm them. Ask them before you go.

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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Getting In

What to Do

Make It a Day