A.H. Stephens
Amicalola Falls
Visitors to this quiet park can enjoy camping, fishing and other ecreational activities, while also learning about a key officer in the American Civil War. Named after the vice president of the
Confederacy and governor of Georgia, A.H. Stephens State Historic Park
features a Confederate museum with one of the finest collections of Civil
War artifacts in Georgia, including uniforms and documents. Stephens’
home, Liberty Hall, is renovated to its 1875 style, fully furnished and
open for tours. Located just north of I- 20 yet surrounded by forest, this
park is popular with horseback riders who enjoy its 12 miles of trails. The
lakeside group camp is a perfect location for large gatherings.
Facilities – some fees apply
; 1,177 Acres ; 25 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites* ; 4 Cottages ; 3 Picnic Shelters
; Group Shelter (seats 80) ; 2 Fishing Lakes ( 2 acres and 18 acres)
; Group Camp (sleeps 150) ; Pioneer Campground
Activities – some fees apply
; Fishing – boat rentals ; Boating — pedal boat rentals, private boats
permitted, electric motors only ; 3 miles of walking trails, one ADA accessible
trail ; Horseback Riding – 12 miles of trails, no horse rentals, primitive
camping
Nearby Attractions
; Hamburg State Park ; Robert Toombs House Historic Site ; Mistletoe State
Park ; Hard Labor Creek State Park and Golf Course ; Lake Oconee
Park Hours: 7 a.m.– 10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Historic Site Hours:
Wednesday–Sunday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Closed Monday (except holidays), Tuesday,
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Historic site admission fee.
; Located north of I- 20 near Crawfordville. Take exit #148 and go north on
Ga. Hwy. 22 for 2 miles. Go east on U.S. Hwy. 278 1 mile and follow signs.
*Campers with an RV that is 12’ 10” or taller must call for alternate directions.
It’s easy to see why this is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning “tumbling waters,” is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls — the tallest cascading
waterfall east of the Mississippi River. An 8.5-mile approach trail leads
from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,175-mile
Appalachian Trail. However, numerous other trails are available for shorter
journeys. A beautiful lodge at the top of the mountain is popular with
guests who prefer traditional hotel comforts, while the cottages and
campground are more rustic. For those seeking more adventure, a five-mile hike leads to the Hike Inn, Georgia’s only backcountry lodge. Be
sure to stop by the park’s visitor center to see nature displays, live reptiles
and a gift shop.
Facilities – some fees apply
; 829 Acres ; 24 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ; 14 Cottages ; 56-Room Lodge and
Conference Center ; Mountain-view Restaurant ; 20-Room Len Foote Hike
Inn ; 4 Picnic Shelters ; Group Shelter (seats 75) ; Ropes Course (groups
only, reservations required)
Activities – some fees apply
; Hiking – 12 miles of trails ; Picnicking ; Trout Fishing (seasonal)
; Ranger Programs
Nearby Attractions
; Kangaroo Conservation Center ; New Echota Cherokee Capital ; Dahlonega
Gold Museum State Historic Site ; Vogel State Park ; Alpine Village of Helen
; Unicoi State Park and Lodge ; Fort Mountain State Park ; Ellijay Apple
Country ; Burt’s Farm ; North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall ; Funk Heritage
Center ; Chattahoochee National Forest ; Wildlife Management Areas
Park Hours: 7 a.m.– 10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Lodge Hours: 24-hour
service ; Located 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take
Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east.
A.H. Stephens State Historic Park
P.O. Box 310
456 Alexander Street NW
Crawfordville, GA 30631
706-456-2602
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Park: 706-265-4703; Lodge: 706-265-8888;
Hike Inn: 1-800-581-8032
