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Park
478-993-3053
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for June 14-16:
Tent & RV Campsites / Premium Campsites / Picnic Shelters
(as of June 11, 2013)
 High Falls State Park Business Plan
Located northwest of Macon, High Falls State Park is named for tumbling cascades on the Towaliga River. Boat rental, ramps and fishing docks provide easy access to the park’s lake, known as one of Georgia’s top fishing spots for hybrid and white bass. Overnight visitors can choose from a spacious campground or lakeside yurts, which are like canvas and wood tents. Each yurt features a small deck, picnic table and grill outside, plus furniture, electrical outlets and a ceiling fan inside. During summer, guests may cool off in the park’s swimming pool.
Visitors can hike along the river’s edge and through hilly forest to the remains of a hydroelectric power plant foundation. In the early 1800s, this area was a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory and hotel. High Falls fell from prosperity in the 1880s when a major railroad bypassed it. Today, the park is a popular camping destination and a relaxing side trip for travelers on I-75.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/HighFalls
ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
- 1,050 Acres
- 6 Yurts ($65)
- 100 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28) -- some sections close during winter
- Pioneer Campground ($55)
- 650-Acre Lake
- Swimming Pool (seasonal, fee, privately operated)
- 5 Picnic Shelters ($50-$65)
- Enclosed Group Shelter (seats 125, $150 Mon–Fri / $280 Sat–Sun)
THINGS TO DO & SEE:
- Hiking – 4.5 miles of trails
- Fishing -- boat rental
- Boating - 2 ramps, private boats allowed, 10 horsepower limit
- Kayak and Canoe Rental
- Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
- Swimming - fee, pool only, no river or lake swimming
- GeoCaching
- Playground
- Miniature Golf (fee)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
High Falls Lake Dock Guidelines (pdf)
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Homeschool Thursday - Macro invertebrates
Thursday, Jun 20, 2013 10 AM to 12 PM
 In this monthly series we will explore science, nature, and the Georgia's outdoors through fun and exciting activities. For June, we invite middle school homeschoolers to discover the macro invertebrates that live in the Towaliga River and the role they play in their environment. Come ready to get wet! Meet at Picnic Shelter #4. $5 per student or $10 for a family $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Night Awareness Hike
Friday, Jun 21, 2013 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
| Join an interpretive ranger on a late night hike to understand how animals adapt to life in the dark. We'll study our senses to see how we compare. Don't forget a flashlight and comfortable shoes. Meet at park office. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Beat the Heat Nature Hike
Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 8 AM to 9:30 AM
| Join us for a 1.5-mile hike to view nature at its finest in the morning. Meet at park office.; $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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The Dam Walk
Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 2 PM to 3:30 PM
 Get up close and personal with the most predominant feature at High Falls State Park . . . the dam. Walk availability is dependent on river flow. No dogs. Must be 6 or older. Please wear durable shoes. Meet at Park Office. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Georgia Geo-Campers at High Falls State Park
Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 7 PM to 10 PM
| Join fellow geocachers in a night filled with fun including Historic Hike, Wildlife Tracking activity for kids, and a bonfire complete with marshmallows. $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Midweek Nature Walk
Wednesday, Jun 26, 2013 7 PM to 8 PMWednesday, Jul 10, 2013 7 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 7 PM to 8 PM
| Join the naturalist for a relaxing 0.5 mile walk to the falls and discover what the forest has to offer. Meet at the Park Office. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Tiki Mini Golf
Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 7:30 PM to 9 PM
| Escape to the tropics with tiki mini golf! We will provide the tiki torches and tropical music. Meet at miniature golf course. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Waterfall Scenic Hike
Sunday, Jun 30, 2013 2 PM to 3:30 PM
| Join a guided hike down to High Falls along the Towaliga River. Learn about the habitat and history that surrounds the river. Hike is approximately 3/4 mile long and moderately strenuous. Meet at picnic shelter 4. $4 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Frog Slog
Friday, Jul 5, 2013 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
| Learn how to identify different frogs by their calls and then search for them along the lake. Be prepared to get muddy investigating these wetland creatures. Bring flashlights, bug spray and shoes to get wet. Meet at the swimming pool pavilion. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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High Falls Historic Walk
Saturday, Jul 6, 2013 10 AM to 11:15 AM
| Join our naturalist on a short walk and learn about the history of the once-prosperous town of High Falls. Hike also includes a rare chance to tour inside the old powerhouse which provides great photo opportunities of the Towaliga River. Please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Park Office. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Homeschool Thursday - Tree Journals
Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 10 AM to 12 PM
| In this monthly series we will explore science, nature, and the Georgia's outdoors through fun and exciting activities. In July, we will learn about leafs and make a leaf journal for you to take home! Meet at Picnic Shelter #4. $5 per student or $10 for a family $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Editable and Medical Plants of High Falls
Saturday, Jul 20, 2013 4 PM to 5 PM
| Learn which High Falls' plants are editable and other uses for them in this educational 0.5 mile hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Twlight Night Paddle
Saturday, Jul 20, 2013 7 PM to 8:30 PM
| Watch wading birds and enjoy the setting sun in this peaceful, ranger-led canoe trip to Buck Creek. This program is open to adults and children 6 years or older who are accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. $15 includes gear. $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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Campfire Cooking 101
Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 2 PM to 3:30 PM| Learn how to cook more then hot dogs and smors for your next camping trip. In this class, we will be cooking some traditional camp fire dishes. At the end of the class, everyone will receive the recipes so they can try them at their campsite. Please register in advance. Meet at Lakeside Program Area. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. |
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