Park Details

Name:	Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Address:	1978 Island Ford Parkway
	Atlanta
	Georgia
	30350-3400
Phone:	678-538-1200
Fax:	770-392-7045

Category

• National recreation area or facility managed by a federal agency

General Description

The Chattahoochee River and its valley is a place rich in natural and cultural resources. Sometimes the river is clear, cold, and slow-moving, while at other times it is a muddy torrent, plunging through rocky shoals. The valley contains a rich, diverse mix of plants and animals that represent an environment much larger than itself. For centuries, humans have been drawn to this river valley for life�s basics: food, water, and shelter as well as transportation and power to support the increasing numbers of mills and factories. By the 1970�s, the resources that made the river valley a special place to so many people were being threatened. On August 15, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the legislation that set aside a 48-mile stretch of river with a series of parklands to preserve a part of the river valley for future generations.

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, reflect on a mill worker�s day as a chipmunk scurries over the paper mill ruins, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible trails
• Accessible picnic tables/areas
• Accessible by public transportation

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible gift shops

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices