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Black Rock Mountain State Park

3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Clayton, Georgia 30525 USA

Independent
Pet Friendly
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms

“The Peak of Georgia's Parks!”

Georgia's highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas, and four hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Visitors enjoy the summit visitor center for its views, gift shop and picnic tables. Mountaintop cottages surround a small playground, while campsites are nestled under rhododendron and gnarled oaks. Tent campers will appreciate the walk-in sites that allow extra privacy. The park’s small lake is popular with anglers and circled by an easy walking trail. At an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is often cooler than other Georgia parks and may close during icy weather. RVers should be comfortable driving on steep, winding roads.

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July 11, 2022

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Georgia’s highest state park in the North Georgia Mountains encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas, and four hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls, and lush forests. This would be a beautiful spot for a family reunion since it has trials of varying skill levels.

The easiest waterfall to view at Black Rock is Ada Hi. It is a short 1/4 mile hike, though it is steep. This waterfall is best viewed after a rain. You’ll also find a waterfall along the difficult 6-mile Edmunds Backcountry Trail.

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