Fort Mountain State Park
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Fort Mountain State Park
Location:8 miles east of Chatsworth via GA 52 (take Exit 333 off I-75).
Facilities:70 tent/trailer/RV campsites, 4 walk-in campsites, 6 platform campsites, pioneer campground, backcountry campsites, 15 cottages, 117 picnic sites, 7 picnic shelters, group shelter, hiking trails (14 miles), mountain biking trails (30 miles), equestrian trails (18 miles), stables, horse rentals, fishing and pedal boat rental, lake with swimming beach, miniature golf course. .
Activities:Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking.
Special Features:Fort Mountain derives its name from an ancient 855-foot-long rock wall of unknown origin that stands at the highest point of the mountain. The wall is thought to have been built by Indians as fortification against other more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies.
Address:181 Fort Mountain Park Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone:706-695-2621
Web: gastateparks.org/info/fortmt
Size: 3,712 acres.
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