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Panola Mountain State Park

Short answer

Panola Mountain State Park is a 1,815-acre state park in Henry & Rockdale counties, near Stockbridge. Park hours are 7 a.m.– Sunset. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.

Hours
7 a.m.– Sunset
Cost
$10 per vehicle
Where
Stockbridge, Atlanta Metro
Dogs
Leashed, 6 ft max

About 15 minutes from Atlanta, protecting a rare granite monadnock that can be climbed only on ranger-led hikes, with two small lakes, archery, bike rentals and other trails open to all.

Panola Mountain State Park hours

  • Park: 7 a.m.– Sunset
  • 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

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).
  • Panola Mountain: pets are not allowed in the granite mountain conservation area; leashed dogs are allowed on the other trails.
  • Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (770-389-7801) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Panola Mountain State Park

Facilities the park lists: 2 Lakes – 35 acres together; 4 Picnic Shelters; Event Room (seats 50) — call park to reserve; Alexander Lake Pavilion; 1 Pioneer Campground; Amphitheater; Nature Center; Gift Shop; Playground.

Things to do: Archery – fee required, annual pass available; Biking – rentals available; Birding; Bouldering – permit required; Fishing; Picnicking; Hiking; Field Trips; Weddings – park approval required; Outdoor Fitness Equipment; Geocaching; Muddy Spokes Club at Georgia State Parks.

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

Know before you go

  • Hiking Notice: Ranger-led guided hikes are required to access the granite mountain. Call for reservations.

Events coming up near Panola Mountain

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

More on It’s Georgia

Source: the Panola 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.

Cite this page: It's Georgia, “Panola Mountain State Park”, itsgeorgia.com/places/panola-mountain-state-park/ (updated ). Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page.