Tallulah Gorge State Park: Hours, Fees and Directions

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

Short answer

Tallulah Gorge State Park is a 473-acre state park in Rabun County, near Tallulah Falls. Park hours are 8 a.m.–Dark. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

8 a.m.–Dark

Cost

$10 per vehicle

Where

Tallulah Falls, North Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, 6 ft max

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A deep river gorge at Tallulah Falls with 20 miles of trails, rim overlooks, a suspension bridge reached by stairs, the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and free permits for the gorge floor.

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 8 a.m.–Dark
What to Do
The official page lists Biking, Canyon Climbers Club and Educational Programs.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Black Rock Mountain State Park is about 12 miles away. Coming up near here: Mountain Country Christmas in Lights in Hiawassee.
6 events within 30 mi

Tallulah Gorge State Park Hours

Hours at a glance

Hours in a day

Park8 a.m.–dark
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: 8 a.m.–Dark
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

Address338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
CountyRabun (North Georgia region)
GPS34.73975, -83.39523 (directions in Google Maps)
Park706-754-7981
Campground Office706-754-7979
Reservations800-864-7275
Official pagegastateparks.org/TallulahGorge

Dogs and Strollers

DogsGeorgia 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).
This site’s noticeFor animals’ safety, pets are not allowed on the gorge floor, sliding rock trail, and Hurricane Falls staircase to the suspension bridge. Leashed pets are welcome on rim trails.
StrollersThe park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-754-7981) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Tallulah Gorge State Park

Facilities the park lists: 63 Acre Lake; 52 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 1 Pioneer Campground; 2 Backcountry Adirondack Shelters; 1 Picnic Shelter; Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center; Sand Beach; 2 Suspension Bridges; Gift Shop; 2 Playgrounds; EV Charger.

Things to do: Biking; Canyon Climbers Club; Educational Programs; Fishing; Geocaching; Hiking — 20 miles of trails; Interpretive Programs; Muddy Spokes Club; Paddling; Picnicking; Rock Climbing — permit required; Swimming — Seasonal; Tennis; Whitewater & Aesthetic Water Releases.

Know Before You Go

Gorge Floor (Sliding Rock) Permits: Free permits are required to access the gorge floor and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit.
Climbing Wall Permits: Free permits are required to access the climbing area and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit. Permits are available from 8AM -2PM.

Events Coming Up Near Tallulah Gorge

Around Tallulah Gorge within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Black Rock Mountain State Parkstate park12 mi
2Traveler's Rest State Historic Sitestate historic site13 mi
3Moccasin Creek State Parkstate park13 mi
4Hardman Farm State Historic Sitestate historic site18 mi

Events coming up

5Mountain Country Christmas in LightsHiawassee27 mi
6Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen)Helen19 mi
7Helen Christmas Market (first weekend)Helen19 mi
8Downtown Clarkesville Christmas and ParadeClarkesville11 mi
9Victorian Christmas at Hardman FarmSautee Nacoochee17 mi
10Helen Christmas Market (second weekend)Helen19 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.

Nov 26 – Dec 31Mountain Country Christmas in Lights, Hiawassee (about 27 miles away, free to $12)
Nov 27Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen), Helen (about 19 miles away, free)
Nov 28 – Nov 29Helen Christmas Market (first weekend), Helen (about 19 miles away, free)
Dec 4Downtown Clarkesville Christmas and Parade, Clarkesville (about 11 miles away)
Dec 4 – Dec 19Victorian Christmas at Hardman Farm, Sautee Nacoochee (about 17 miles away)
Dec 5 – Dec 6Helen Christmas Market (second weekend), Helen (about 19 miles away, free)

Events within 30 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

Black Rock Mountain State Park (state park, Rabun County), about 12 miles away
Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site (state historic site, Stephens County), about 13 miles away
Moccasin Creek State Park (state park, Habersham County), about 13 miles away
Hardman Farm State Historic Site (state historic site, White County), about 18 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
Tallulah Gorge State Park guide
North Georgia: more places to go in the region

Source: the Tallulah Gorge 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