Explore the Park
Visit Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
From hiking and biking to paddling and fishing, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) offers an abundance of recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages and interests. With its 48-mile stretch of the iconic Chattahoochee River flowing through metro Atlanta, and its surrounding parklands spanning 15 units, CRNRA provides an escape into nature right in the heart of the city.
Plan Your Visit
CRNRA’s 15 park units are nestled throughout Metro Atlanta along the Chattahoochee River, offering easy access to nature wherever you are. Explore each access point and find your nearest unit below.
A park pass is required for all visitors in all units of CRNRA. 80% of all fees collected help fund critical projects that improve services and protect resources in the park. Daily passes ($5), annual passes ($40), or annual senior passes ($20) are available for purchase online through NPS.
Find A Unit
- Bowmans Island Unit Buford Dam - Lower Pool Park, Little Mill Rd, Cumming, Georgia 30041, United States
- Settles Bridge Unit Settles Bridge Park, 380 Johnson Rd, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, United States
- McGinnis Ferry Unit Mcginnis Ferry Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30024, United States
- Abbotts Bridge Unit Abbotts Bridge Park, Duluth, Georgia 30096, United States
- Medlock Bridge Unit Medlock Bridge Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30097, United States
- Jones Bridge Unit Jones Bridge CRNRA, Johns Creek, Georgia 30022, United States
- Island Ford Unit (Visitor Center & Park Headquarters) Island Ford Ranger Station, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350, United States
- Vickery Creek Unit Vickery Creek Recreational Area, 259 Riverside Rd, Roswell, Georgia 30075, United States
- Gold Branch Unit Lower Roswell Road Northeast, Marietta, Georgia 30068, United States
- Cochran Shoals Unit - Columns Drive Columns Drive Southeast, Marietta, Georgia 30067, United States
- Cochran Shoals Unit - Interstate North Eugene Gunby Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30067, United States
- Cochran Shoals Unit - Powers Island Powers Island - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 5450 Interstate North Pkwy, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328, United States
- Palisades East Unit - Indian Trail 1425 Indian Trail Northwest, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30327, United States
- Palisades West Unit - Akers Mill Akers Drive Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, United States
- Palisades West Unit - Paces Mill Paces Mill Boat Ramp, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, United States
- Palisades East Unit - Whitewater Creek 4058 Whitewater Creek Road Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia 30327, United States
Visitor Center
Located in the historic Hewlett Lodge, the Island Ford Visitor Center is your go-to spot for information about the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, the center offers maps, park updates, and souvenirs. You can also purchase your Annual Park Pass or any of the America the Beautiful series passes here. Stop by and get the latest on everything our local national park has to offer!
The Visitor Center is located inside the Island Ford Unit (8800 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350).
Ensure the Future of CRNRA for All to Enjoy
Your generosity helps Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy maintain trails, enhance educational programs, support volunteer efforts, and protect the natural beauty of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Join us in preserving this Atlanta treasure for future generations.
