Fort Mountain State Park

Fort Mountain State Park, is in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Chatsworth, Georgia, encompasses 3,712 acres of scenic mountain terrain. The park’s namesake is an ancient, mysterious 855-foot-long rock wall located near the mountain’s summit, believed to have been constructed by early Native Americans between 500 and 1500 CE for either fortification or ceremonial purposes. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) played a significant role in developing the park in the 1930s, constructing many of its facilities, including a distinctive stone fire tower that offers panoramic views. Visitors to Fort Mountain State Park can enjoy over 25 miles of hiking trails that wind through hardwood forests and blueberry thickets, a 17-acre lake with a swimming beach and fishing opportunities, mountain biking trails, and even horseback riding. The park also features fully equipped cottages, campsites, and picnic areas, making it an ideal destination for outdoor recreation and exploring a site steeped in intriguing history and natural beauty.