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Chattahoochee Bend State Park

Woodland trails follow a quiet bend of the Chattahoochee River past an observation tower, boat ramp, picnic areas and campground. The park publishes 12 miles of hiking trails; its riverside route is 5.5 miles one way, making the full out-and-back a serious day walk.

Wooden observation tower among trees at Chattahoochee Bend State Park.

The wooden observation tower in the woods at Chattahoochee Bend State Park. · Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites / Georgia Department of Natural Resources · Credits & licenses

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  1. Observation tower in Chattahoochee Bend woodland
    Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites / Georgia Department of Natural Resources · Photograph date not supplied
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    Official Georgia State Parks photograph; photographer and capture date are not published.

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What to expect

Woodland trails follow a quiet bend of the Chattahoochee River past an observation tower, boat ramp, picnic areas and campground. The park publishes 12 miles of hiking trails; its riverside route is 5.5 miles one way, making the full out-and-back a serious day walk.

Newnan · $10 daily ParkPass per vehicle; stays and rentals extra · Half day or longer

Chattahoochee Bend State Park · 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263

Park 7am–10pm; office 8am–5pm

Current park hours are 7am–10pm, with the office 8am–5pm. Check DNR alerts and river conditions before a trail or paddling trip.

  • Chattahoochee River access
  • Observation tower and 12 miles of trails
  • Camping, fishing and picnic facilities

Before you go

  • Georgia State Parks currently charges a $10 daily ParkPass per vehicle; older visitor reports quoting $5 are outdated.
  • The park does not provide a paddling shuttle and advises against tubing. Arrange a safe takeout and check water conditions.
  • Camping, cottages, equipment and reservable facilities cost extra; confirm availability before travel.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 770-254-7271

Visitor review notes

Selected visitor experiences, paraphrased from the linked reviews. These describe individual visits; check venue sources for current conditions.

The Dyrt ↗ · Posted

A campground visitor described the grounds as attractive and well maintained after a short stay; the report concerns campsite 103 rather than every trail.

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Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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