Tourism to chattahoochee river nra contributes over $161 million to local economy

Report shows visitor spending supports 2,149 jobs in nearby communities

SANDY SPRINGS, GA – A new National Park Service report shows that 3,183,081 visitors to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in 2023 spent $161,166,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 2,149 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $236,780,000.


“I’m so proud that our parks and the stories we tell make a lasting impact on more than 300 million visitors a year,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “And I’m just as proud to see those visitors making positive impacts of their own, by supporting local economies and jobs in every state in the country.”

“Chattahoochee River NRA visitors are not just from the Atlanta region, but from across the United States. These visitors support the US and local economies along the way,” said Superintendent Ann Honious. “We’re proud that Chattahoochee River NRA supports 2,149 jobs and over $161 million in revenue to communities near the park.”


The National Park Service report, 2023 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, finds that 325.5 million visitors spent $26.4 billion in communities near national parks. This spending supported 415,400 jobs, provided $19.4 billion in labor income and $55.6 in economic output to the U.S. economy. The lodging sector had the highest direct contributions with $9.9 billion in economic output and 89,200 jobs. The restaurants received the next greatest direct contributions with $5.2 billion in economic output and 68,600 jobs.



An interactive tool is available to explore visitor spending, jobs, labor income, and total economic contribution by sector for national, state and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available on the NPS website.

To learn more about national parks in Georgia and how the National Park Service works with Georgia communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/georgia.


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