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 on its official page.
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.
High Falls 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: 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson, GA 30233
- County: Monroe (Historic Heartland region)
- GPS: 33.17833, -84.02053 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 478-993-3053
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.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
- On now through Nov 1: Dickey Farms Corn Maze & Fall Activities, Musella (about 26 miles away, from $14)
- Oct 24 – Oct 25: Fried Green Tomato Festival, Juliette (about 13 miles away)
- Nov 13 – Jan 9, 2027: Festival of Trees at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon (about 29 miles away, free to $10)
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
- 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 . 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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