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Amicalola Falls State Park

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Dawsonville
Traveller Description: Home to more than 1,500 acres of mountainous terrain and the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
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Attraction type: State park, Waterfall, Tourist/visitor centre, River
Activities: Hiking, Backpacking, Group tours/day tour
Address: 240 Amicalola Falls State Park Road Dawsonville, GA 30534
Tel: 706-265-4703

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5 of 5 stars
Knoxville, Tennessee
4 Apr 2008

What Fall Creek Falls is to Tennessee, Amicalola Falls is to Georgia. Where the former is gorges (Cumberland Plateau), the latter is the southern tip of the Appalachian Mountains. Aside from the falls, the SP is known widely for its access trail to the southern entrance of the AT. From the entrance, you would never have known there was even... more

17 Dec 2007

I had the opportunity to take a business associate to eat at the buffet. Talk about horrible. I don't even think that is the correct term to use. We arrived at 11:15 and the restaurant was not even open no one greeted us and explained to us that they did not open until 11:30. There was not a sign posted.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Athens, Georgia
16 Oct 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Friends converging from 3 states; we drove up from Athens, GA and met old friends and their new kids there for the weekend in mid Sept. We had 3 BR, one for each family, 2 BA, a great kitchen, family room and screened in porch. we hiked the falls but mostly just enjoyed the lodging. we had everything we needed... more

12 Aug 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I were looking for a break from the heat of August in Atlanta. We decided to visit this park and stay overnight in the lodge. We were very glad we made this choice. The view from the lodge and rooms is wonderful. The lodge is in great shape and our room was very clean, nothing particularly fancy,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chattanooga, Tennessee
28 Jun 2007
6/7 found this review helpful

I visited this park for the first time while visiting at my grandfather's house near Ellijay, and it turned out to be a great day-trip. There is a negligible $3 parking fee upon entrance. The visitor's center has several nature displays with stuffed wildlife, as well as some live snakes and darters. Here is where to get a souvenir, like... more

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4 of 5 stars
Spokane, WA
15 Jun 2004
13/13 found this review helpful

Just a few miles from Dahlonega, a wonderful place to spend a couple of days, perhaps even more. Amicolola falls are beautiful; you can either hike up a challenging stair path to the top or simply drive up to get a nice view of the falls and a clear view of the surrounding area. The park is well marked with... more

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Amicalola Falls State Park Address

240 Amicalola Falls State Park Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Tel: 706-265-4703