Entrance - Per Person
$5.00Required for visitors age 16+ entering on foot or by bicycle. Valid for one day.
GA
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Hours
Open daily · Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance Fee
$5.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Exploring Palisades East
- Nearby city
- Sandy Springs, GA
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About Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area as you have never done before.
Weather Information
- Summer
typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather.
- Fall
seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year.
- Winter
are more variable with highs averaging from the mid 50's to lower 60's while the lows average in the mid 30's.
Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's. Oftentimes, stretches of mild weather will alternate with cold spells. Spring and
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$5.00Private vehicle pass admits one private vehicle and its occupants for one day.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$5.00Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Operating Hours
Park Hours
The park lands and waters are open for visitation from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset seven days a week. The Island Ford Visitor Center located in historic Hewlett Lodge is open from 9 am to 5 pm seven days a week except Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$40.00Frequent visitors may save money with an annual entrance pass. The park annual pass admits the cardholder and the other persons in a private vehicle to the park. You may purchase the pass online or in person at the Island Ford Visitor Center. America the Beautiful passes are also accepted.
Common questions
Planning Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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