Panola Mountain State Park

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WATERSHED TRAIL CLOSED: The Watershed Trail is closed for repairs and maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience, but hope you will enjoy our other trails and return to hike the improved Watershed Trail. 

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LAKE NOTICE: Both lakes have been lowered for maintenance and dam inspection. The Upper Lake is expected to be re-filled as soon as repairs can ensure the dam’s safety. Plans for the Lower Lake are contingent on assessment results. Both lakes remain open for fishing. 

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A National Heritage Area

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» Hiking Notice:
» Ranger-led guided hikes are required to access the mountain itself. 
» Dogs are welcome on public trails as long as they remain on a 6-foot leash. Pets are not permitted in the conservation area. 

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» Programs:
› Due to the popularity of our programs, all require advanced registration. Call to schedule a private event for your group.
› Group Contracts:
• Archery
• Educational
• Recreational
• Tree Climbing
• Adult Waiver Release Form
• Minor Waiver Release Form

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"Home to a rare, pristine monadnock, Panola Mountain State Park provides you an oasis near Metro Atlanta to play, unwind, learn or discover the diverse natural and cultural heritage of the piedmont region."

Just 15 minutes from Atlanta is a recreational haven for all ages and interests. Visitors can picnic while children work off energy on the playground. The park offers archery, boat rental, geocaching, orienteering, birding and tree-climbing programs. A paved trail is open for biking, roller blading, jogging and dog-walking, while forested fitness trails are open for hiking and running.

Panola Mountain is a 100-acre granite outcrop similar to Stone Mountain, but smaller and much more pristine. Park visitors will see the outcrop and its rare ecosystem just as Native Americans did centuries ago. Reservations are required for ranger-led hikes that teach about the rare plants and animals found in this habitat.  

Panola Mountain State Park is the crown jewel of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, one of only three National Heritage Areas in the state. The park’s unusual natural beauty and intriguing cultural changes are the basis for this special recognition. Over the years, this area has been home to early settlers, immigrant rock cutters, freed slaves and even Trappist monks. Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is a partnership among the state of Georgia, DeKalb, Henry and Rockdale counties, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, and numerous communities and public-private partners. Panola has also been designated a National Natural Landmark.

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$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/PanolaMountain

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Park Hours:

7 a.m.–Dark

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Office Hours:

8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Facilities:

• 1,635 Acres
• 4 Picnic Shelters
• Meeting Room (seats 50)
• Alexander Lake Pavilion — reserve through park office
• 5 Primitive Campsites — 1/2-mile hike to campsites, vehicles are prohibited in campground
• Amphitheater
• Nature Center & Gift Shop
• 2 Fishing Lakes

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Things To Do & See:

• Hiking — 3 miles of trails
• Bike Rental ($10/hour) — access to the 31-mile paved Arabia PATH Trail
• Muddy Spokes Club
• Jogging
• Archery Range (fee) — annual pass available
• Geocaching
• Orienteering
• Tree Climbing
• Fishing
• Birding
• Picnicking
• Playground
• Bouldering — permit required
• Weddings — park approval required
• Interpretive Programs

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Nearby Attractions:

• Arabia Mountain Heritage Area
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Conyers, GA
• DeKalb County
• Hard Labor Creek State Park & Golf Course
• Henry County
• High Falls State Park
• Indian Springs State Park
• Self-Guided Bike Tour at Arabia Mountain
• Stone Mountain Park
• Sweetwater Creek State Park
• Rockdale County

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Friends of Panola Mountain

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Panola Mountain Research Watershed Area

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WSB TV Hidden Treasures: Hiking at Panola

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WSB TV Hidden Treasures: Tree Climbing at Panola

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Archery Review from FieldTripsWithSue

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