Fort Mountain State Historic Park

My family and I camped creek side, Tuesday and Wednesday, before Thanksgiving. It’s a beautiful area. Very quiet and peaceful. The bathrooms are so clean! We had problems finding the office, to check in. After that, it was smooth sailing.
I only have one complaint. We ran out of wood, for the campfire. We bought some at the office and It burned super slow. It felt a little damp.
Over all… Wonderful, relaxing two nights.

Tony and I went hiking here on Saturday Feb 22^nd. It was very easy to find. We took I-​24 to Dalton exit 333 and then went 52 East to Chatsworth Ga. In Chatsworth you cross the railroad tracks and start up the mountain for 8 miles to the park entrance. There are several areas to pull over for some spectacular views of the mountains and overlooks are wide.
We entered the park. There is $ 5 fee when its open, but today when we went it was FREE. We stopped at the visitors center to get a map and I purchased a post card for my parents and a sticker for my dad’s collection.
We drove out the park to the dead end loop for parking and hiking to the ancient wall and tower overlook. Well marked color code paths. We followed the red and yellow trails.
Loved the park. A lot of steps so it was a little exerting but we made it.
Some history on the park from their website:
A scenic drive on Hwy. 52 near the Cohutta Wilderness leads visitors to this mountain getaway. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia, winding through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, crossing streams and circling a pretty lake. Hikers can also explore a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and an ancient rock wall which stand on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious 855-​foot-​long wall is thought to have been built by early Indians as fortification against more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies.
During summer, visitors can cool off on a lakeside beach, while stables offer guided horseback rides and stall rental throughout the year. Park guests may stay overnight in fully equipped cottages, a campground or backpacking campsites
Park Hours: 7AM-​10PM
Notice: Gates lock at 10PM. No late access.
Office Hours: 8AM-​5PM
$ 5 parking. Annual passes available.