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Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (706) 657-4050

FACILITIES AVAILABLE for November 25-30:
RV/Tent Campsites, Backcountry Campsites, Pioneer Campsites, Walk-in Campsites, Picnic Shelters ~ Please be advised that you cannot check in to park facilities on Thanksgiving Day.
(as of Nov. 20, 2009 - updates are posted on Tuesday)

Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton's Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet.

The most spectacular view into the canyon is found near the picnic area parking lot; however, additional views can be found along the rim trail. Hardy visitors who hike to the bottom of the gorge (including a 600-step staircase) find two waterfalls cascading over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below. (For visitor safety, wading in pools and climbing on waterfalls is not allowed.)

Cottages are located near the canyon edge, while the park’s walk-in campsites provide exceptional privacy for tents. Be sure to stop by the office gift shop for hiking sticks, camping supplies, snacks, toys, disc golf supplies, books at more.

Outdoor lovers should not miss this park’s spectacular scenery.

Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
(Please note: Gates lock at 10 p.m. No late access.)
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/CloudlandCanyon

FACILITIES:
  • 3,485 Acres
  • 72 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25)
  • 30 Walk-in Campsites ($12)
  • 11 Backcountry Campsites ($6/person)
  • 16 Cottages ($120-$140) -- #6 and #7 are dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
  • 5 Picnic Shelters ($35)
  • 1 Group Shelter (seats 175, $125)
  • Pioneer Campground ($40)
  • Group Lodge (sleeps 40, $175)
  • Gift Shop

ACTIVITIES:
  • Hiking - 4.8-mile West Rim and Waterfalls Trail, 2-mile backcountry trail, 6.5-mile Sitton Gulch Trail and Long Branch Trail.
  • Picnicking
  • Tennis
  • Disc Golf ($2)
  • Fishing -- catfish pond open 8 AM - sunset until November 30.
  • Cloudland Canyon School Program Brochure (pdf document)

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Events
Get Outdoors Georgia Catfish Pond Open
Now until Monday, Nov 30, 2009 8 AM to 7 PM
Cloudland Canyon's 1/4 Acre Catfish Pond is now open to guests until the last day of November. Hours are from 8 AM until sunset. State of Georgia fishing regulations and limits apply. After the first day of December the pond will be closed again until Labor Day 2010, so get them while you can! $5 parking. (706)657-4050.

  Address/Directions
Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd.
Rising Fawn , GA 30738

Located on Ga. Route 136, 8 miles east of Trenton and I-59, and 18 miles west of LaFayette.

 
 
Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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