Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Custom Search The Recreation Area lies within four counties, north and northeast of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It consists of 16 land units along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River. In addition to providing recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, picnicking, and boating, the park contains a wide variety of natural habitats, flora and fauna, nineteenth century historic sites, and Native American archeological sites.    CONTACTS Email - CHAT_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 770-392-7042 Write to 1978 Island Ford Parkway Atlanta, GA 30350-3400 Phone Visitor Information - (770) 399-8074 x221 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Day-use only. Park is open from dawn to dark all year long. Dark is defined as 30 minutes after legal sunset and 30 minutes before legal sunrise. Weather & Climate Temperate. Short, cool winter. Hot summer. Long, mild fall and spring. Accessibility Restrooms, bookstore, and some trails accessible to wheelchairs.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.   Campgrounds Near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: White Water Express, Decatur, 11 miles away Marietta Campground, Cobb County, 11 miles away Jones RV Park, Norcross, 11 miles away La Siesta RV Park, Marietta, 13 miles away Brookwood Rv Resort Park, Marietta, 13 miles away Atlanta Marietta RV Resort, Marietta, 13 miles away Twin Lakes Park, Cumming, 14 miles away   Hotels Near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Courtyard Atlanta Roswell, Roswell , 2 miles away Doubletree Hotel Atlanta/Roswell, Roswell , 2 miles away Studio 6 Atlanta Roswell, Roswell , 3 miles away Atlanta Hotel, Roswell , 3 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Roswell, Roswell , 3 miles away Best Western Roswell Suites, Roswell , 3 miles away Holiday Inn ATLANTA/ROSWELL, Roswell , 3 miles away   Trails Near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Brookshire Creek Trail, Monroe County , 19 miles away   Ski Areas Near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Sky Valley, Georgia , 88 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 92 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Whitewater Near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Big Creek, Fulton County , 2 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 2 miles long (Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park) Marsh Creek, Fulton County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road) Whitewater Outfitter - White Water Learning Center, Fulton County , 8 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Sope Creek, Cobb County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River) Chattahoochee River, Cobb / Fulton County , 9 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill)   Public Lands Near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Stone Mountain State Park, Georgia , 16 miles away Sweetwater Creek State Park, Georgia , 25 miles away Red Top Mountain State Park, Georgia , 28 miles away Amicalola Falls and Lodge State Park, Georgia , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Dunwoody Country Club, Atlanta , 1 miles away Cherokee Country Club, Atlanta , 2 miles away Horseshoe Bend, Roswell , 3 miles away Blue Heron Golf Club, Atlanta , 3 miles away Regent Golf, Alpharetta , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Northridge Lake, Fulton County , 0 miles away Simmons Lake, DeKalb County , 8 miles away Elarbee Lake, Fulton County , 9 miles away Buena Vista Lake, DeKalb County , 14 miles away White Oak Lake, Cobb County , 15 miles away