Fort Mountain State Park

Category: State park

Address: 181 Fort Mountain State Park Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705, USA

Phone: +17064221932

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–10PM

Monday: 7AM–10PM

Tuesday: 7AM–10PM

Wednesday: 7AM–10PM

Thursday: 7AM–10PM

Friday: 7AM–10PM

Saturday: 7AM–10PM

Reviews

Papa and Memaw

Jun 23, 2022

We loved our weekend adventure at Fort Mountain. The campgrounds are clean and well kept. Each spot is shaded and level. We camp in a pop up but if you camp in a tent then be aware there are gravel lots. We saw wild turkeys and bears along with other wildlife. The trails were a little long but not too strenuous. We fished in the lake but did not catch anything, but we still had fun trying.

Serdar H

Jun 3, 2022

Worth visiting in the summer. Nice breezy air and a good escape from the hot weather. The lake was overcrowded during the memorial day weekend. Amazing views with hiking trails for everyone's taste. Paddle boats available for rent. Office staff were kind and helpful. Phone reception is almost non-existent so be prepared. Cottage we stayed in was in a good condition.

Gamer Tobler

May 22, 2022

Fort mountain State Park is an all right part to go to. We didn't utilize the swimming area that everybody else used before. We just went for the fishing. I can't say that I highly recommend the fishing area because it was pretty hard to even try to get a nibble out of any of the fish. But as for the campgrounds and family fun, I think I would have to highly recommend those areas even though I did not attend them. It was very packed out and all the kids and family looked at it as though they were having fun. Hope you guys enjoy.

JEM

Jan 29, 2022

We visited Fort Mountain State Park recently and we had a wonderful time. Since we have visited all 56 Tennessee State Parks we thought we would visit Georgia State Parks. We are glad we went here. We enjoyed seeing the 4 story look out …

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Questions & Answers

Is there a wallmart near by or any good restaurants? Also a reasonable priced place to buy firewood?

Mike Tucker | Feb 3, 2018
Aaron Garner | Feb 4, 2018

They sell firewood at the park office as well.

What is the government rate for cottages?

Patrick McNulty | Feb 3, 2018
Patrick McNulty | Feb 4, 2018

175 and up.

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Do the cabins have mountain side views?

L N | Feb 3, 2019
Glen Brewster | Feb 4, 2019

Some do but I don't think all of them do. Pretty sure some are lake front.

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Are dogs allowed in the park?

Jo Stone | Feb 3, 2020
Kaye Walker | Feb 4, 2020

For sure they are.

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Is there fish in the lake and if so what type of bait should I use

Tony Andres | Feb 3, 2020
Luc Cochran | Feb 4, 2020

Personally I use worms and that worked great

Do you have to bring your own horse to ride on the trails?

Jaidyn McPherson | Feb 2, 2021
Bethany Garabedian | Feb 3, 2021

Yes. They do not have stables.

Do they provide sheets for the cabins?

Cheryl | Feb 3, 2019
Wendy Uhlman | Feb 4, 2019

They have everything you need....

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How are the bugs in July?

John Blair | Feb 3, 2019
Wendy Uhlman | Feb 4, 2019

The best thing to do is bring you some bug spray its summer and your going to be outside so be prepared.... Just enjoy yourself..

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How many miles of trails are there to ride horses on?

Sheilah Earls-Tatum | Feb 3, 2018
Joseph Piette | Feb 4, 2018

The website says that there are 25+ miles of horse trails.

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Has anyone noticed the cicadas emerging yet?

Keith Nanthavongsa | Jun 7, 2021
Toni Freeman | Jun 8, 2021

All over the place in Blairsville GA. Further North.

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Is fort mountain open on Christmas day?

Kaylee Smith | Feb 3, 2020
Susan Baker | Feb 4, 2020

I would think they would be open.

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Is there a Walking Trail?

Andre Marria | Feb 3, 2020
Dana Johnson | Feb 4, 2020

Yes, several trails.

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Is the swimming hole open

Haley Standridge | Feb 3, 2020
Melonie WithanO | Feb 4, 2020

Yeppers

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Can you have a wedding at ft. Mtn?

Melody Smithey | Feb 3, 2019
Charles McLeod | Feb 4, 2019

Check with the rangers and they will be happy to help you find just the right place to hold your wedding. Ft Mountain had some very beautiful areas that would be ideal for a wedding. Good luck.. Charlie

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Is there a online map of RV sites?

Larry Smith | Feb 3, 2019
Wendy Uhlman | Feb 4, 2019

Yes there is..

Are dogs allowed

cristal grimes | Feb 3, 2019
Wendy Uhlman | Feb 4, 2019

They have got to be on a leash.....

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What are the open and close times for the swimming area during the week

Curtis Paul | Feb 3, 2019
Wendy Uhlman | Feb 4, 2019

From 7 to 10 ..

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Does it cost to go swimming or to get in

Sindia Vazquez | Feb 3, 2019
Wendy Uhlman | Feb 4, 2019

You pay only 5.00 for everything...

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Can you bring your own kayaks to fort mountain?

Carl Shelton | Feb 3, 2019
Jesse Jaye | Feb 4, 2019

Yes

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if you have a choice between Fort Mountain and Mistletoe State Park, where would you stay

susie v | Nov 4, 2021
Linda Peters | Nov 5, 2021

Never been to Mistletoe State Park. Enjoyed Fort Mountain State Park. Park was clean and had small fishing/swimming lake. Restrooms very clean.

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Is there a place locally where you can rent fishing waders?

Nancy Gilbert | Oct 5, 2021
edwina halliday | Oct 6, 2021

I can't think of any place that rents them

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do they have pull through campsites for large RVs

Cana O'Brien | Oct 5, 2021
Donna Davis | Oct 6, 2021

Yes there is campsites there like pull behind. I'm not really sure of RV 's.

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Are any of the trails wheelchair accessible?

Brad “bbb1999” | Oct 5, 2021
bree couch | Oct 6, 2021

I think so but you can call and they can answer any questions 🙂

Is there cable TV at cottage 1. It says cable provided but can't get it to work. Does the office have the boxes?

bruce allen | Oct 5, 2021
Mike Mais | Oct 6, 2021

They told me a couple weeks ago it was out

can you fish in the paddle boats and how much do they cost

james wise | May 8, 2021
The Man | May 9, 2021

The paddle boats they rent by the hour and it is 10 a hour and yes you can fish from the boat

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How much are campsotes

Beverly Shea | May 8, 2021
hispeed83 | May 9, 2021

$10/person/night

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Is the handicapped cottage at fort mountain pet friendly

Tony Doolittle | Feb 2, 2021
Paul Reddick | Feb 3, 2021

I'm not sure but cottages #5  are the pet friendly ones.

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Are dogs allowed on the hiking trails?

Vanessa Bonea | Feb 2, 2021
Cynthia Eason | Feb 3, 2021

Generally yes, but once in a while there may be a special guided hike or event where they are not suggested

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Does fort mountain state park have a store for campers to buy supplies?

Justin Gonzalez | Feb 2, 2021
kidney thief | Feb 3, 2021

There are some supplies, but they're mostly small, last minute things. You should come prepared to the best of your ability. Chatsworth is also a short, 10 minute drive, down the mountain. You can find many more supplies there.

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Is there any overlook point where I can drive. Basically, no to very minimum (5-10 mins) hiking for sunset?

amol kshirsagar | Feb 2, 2021
Manjula Dharmawardhana | Feb 3, 2021

Yes. The cool springs overlook and Gahuti trail head is near a car park. Overlook is just few hundred feet from the car park

What are the cottage rates

Linda Smith | Feb 2, 2021
Paul Scott | Feb 3, 2021

I didn't rent a cottage I put up a tent

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How many people per cottage.

Debra Wood | Feb 2, 2021
Marion Wasdin | Feb 3, 2021

I didnt know there were any cottages

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What is the elevation?

Ann Conger | Feb 2, 2021
James Gant | Feb 3, 2021

2851 feet above sea level.

How is the wather?

Lisa Ababy | Feb 2, 2021
Karen Cormier | Feb 3, 2021

The water was great. You can do a search for the weather when you are planning to go.

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What is the name of the restaurant on top of the mountain?

Janice Harvey | Feb 3, 2020
Jason Fenley | Feb 4, 2020

It's gone

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What time is check in

Gary Newcomer | Feb 3, 2020
Que P. | Feb 4, 2020

Usually its 3 or 4 o'clock

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Are there any hiking trails that start in the park and lead into the Cohutta Wilderness?

Ken Johnson | Feb 3, 2020
ROACH CLIPS | Feb 4, 2020

Yes

Is there a disc golf course here?

Danelle Eleson | Feb 3, 2020
Karen Mapes | Feb 4, 2020

No there is not

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Is there somewhere to wash clothes, and if so do I need to bring change for them?

Jodie Lemoine | Feb 3, 2020
Jodie Lemoine | Feb 4, 2020

Yes there are coin washing machines and dryers in the building with the restrooms. I'm using one now.

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Is there any fishs in the lake and if so what are good lures

Tony Andres | Feb 3, 2020
Debra Waters | Feb 4, 2020

Several fish. Bass, crappie, bream

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Do you need to reserve backcountry sites?

Steven Brand | Feb 3, 2020
Ed Van | Feb 4, 2020

Pretty sure all sites need to be reserved.

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Does Fort Mountain have a place to wash clothes?

Denese cain | Feb 3, 2020
Teresa Walker | Feb 4, 2020

Yes. There's a creek. Seriously, as far as I know they have a small laundry facility. You may want to call and check to make sure it's up and running, but they are pretty awesome with the maintenance there!

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How many acres does the lake consent of?

Angie Johns | Feb 3, 2020
Frederick Oettinger | Feb 4, 2020

The lake is 17 acres, it's a decent size.

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Is the putt putt course open in November?

Grace Mcelveen | Feb 3, 2019
James Cowart | Feb 4, 2019

I don't think they will mind if you take a ball and putter. I saw people on the course last weekend.

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Can I reschedule my tent campsite due to rain?

Mike OHara | Feb 3, 2019
Shelia Young | Feb 4, 2019

I'm sure they will do that for you. They are good about helping in situations like this.

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Some State Parks honor Veteran discounts. Is Fort Mountain one of these Parks that does?

margaret harris | Feb 3, 2019
foreverafter 7 | Feb 4, 2019

They are able to on some things, try calling the office

How (can) do you rent boats at fort mountain

Why Aden | Feb 3, 2019
Faye Mhoon | Feb 4, 2019

They have paddle boats, I'm not sure about regarding boats

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Do the cottages have a view of the valley from the back porch?? If so which cottage number has the best view? Thanks, Ron Beaucham

Amy Beaucham | Feb 3, 2019
Julia | Feb 4, 2019

Depends which cottage you choose. Your best bet is to call the office. They were super helpful to us.

How's the lake swimming, is the water fairly clear and somewhat cool?

John Blair | Feb 3, 2019
Angela Puckett | Feb 4, 2019

Swimming is good in most state parks the lake is well kept there but there's no lifeguard

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How much is kayak rental

Gina Guynes | Feb 3, 2019
Nicole Ratterree | Feb 4, 2019

15 for 2 hours, I believe

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Can you bring your dog with you to the beach

Victoria Mullins | Feb 3, 2019
Nicole Ratterree | Feb 4, 2019

Only on the grassy areas and trails. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at all.

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When does the swimming area close

Curtis Paul | Feb 3, 2019
Big_Kmart Kids | Feb 4, 2019

11 PM is when the park closes, not sure about the beach. You can call the Georgia DNR State Parks or visit their website.

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Are dogs allowed in the cottages?

Roni Gossett | Feb 3, 2019
Alison Wheeler | Feb 4, 2019

Yes in certain one's and they must be on a leash at all times in the park. They aren't allowed in the swimming area though😒

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Do you have tent sites how much is the tent sites

Nancy Cleveland | Feb 3, 2019
Stacy Howell | Feb 4, 2019

They have walk up tent sites and hike in tent sites

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How much would it cost to rv 1 yr?

Naomi Carmelo Hernandez | Feb 3, 2019
Gary Moss | Feb 4, 2019

I think 14 days is all you can stay

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Does Camp Host have full hookup and 50amp power

Carol Fullard | Feb 3, 2019
Daniel Williams | Feb 4, 2019

Yes !!

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When does the swimming area open for the season?

Melissa Cole | Feb 3, 2019
Kenny Tomlin | Feb 4, 2019

Oh not really sure some of the other saying it's already open I know I have carried field trips up there from the school and work for so just give it a try

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Is water open

Auston Smith | Feb 3, 2019
Rick Marcum | Feb 4, 2019

Yes

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Is there internet in the cottages?

Patrick McNulty | Feb 3, 2018
Jean-Marie | Feb 4, 2018

I usually have horrible service...I'm with AT&T

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Do work campers get full hook ups elec ,water,and sewage

Herbert DeRochemont | Feb 3, 2018
Melinda Davis | Feb 4, 2018

They have water and electricity. Sewage is dumped at at different location.

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Do you have any recommendations or a local phone number? were from out of state and don't want to haul a bunch of wood that far. It would be greatly appreciated.

Mike Tucker | Feb 3, 2020
Roger Kempton | Feb 4, 2020

You usually are not allowed to transport fire wood from state to state because of the emerald Beatles infestation.

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