Johns Homestead Park
Johns Homestead is a 49.4-acre park located in the southwestern portion of the city stretching between Lawrenceville Highway and US-78/Stone Mountain Freeway.
Grassy Pond
Nestled in the small town of Lake Park, Grassy Pond offers 500 acres of campgrounds, nature trails, fishing, boating, and more outdoor fun.
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Banks Lake is home to many aquatic animals including alligators, which can be seen frequently from the fishing dock.
Oconee Forest Park
COVID Notes: Public restrooms are currently closed due to COVID-19. Hours: 24 hours Admission: Free Phone: (706) 542-4287 Address: College Station & Alumni Drive, Athens, GA, 30606 Park Amenities: Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Hiking Pet-Friendliness Notes: Leashed pets allowed Accessibility Notes: A wide sidewalk leads from the parking lot to the pavilion area, but the walking trails are unpaved and steep at times. Walking trails are not well-marked and visitors may easily get lost. A ramp is located off the pavilion that leads to the path around the lake, but the path itself is narrow and gravel. Free parking is available. Source: https://www.warnell.uga.edu/oconee-forest-park Get Directions: https://www.warnell.uga.edu/directions-and-maps
Unicoi
Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, Unicoi State Park & Lodge is centered around Lake Unicoi within the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Tallulah Gorge
Explore one of North Georgia’s most popular destinations, Tallulah Gorge State Park. Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and home to five waterfalls.
Vogel
Vogel State Park is one of Georgia’s oldest parks. Explore trails such as an easy lake loop and a challenging 12-mile backcountry trail.
Victoria Bryant
Victoria Bryant State Park is one of northern Georgia’s best kept secrets. The 502 acre park offers a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Watson Mill Bridge
Explore the longest covered bridge in the state, spanning 229 feet across the South Fork River, at Watson Mill Bridge State Park.
Red Top Mountain
Located on Lake Allatoona, Red Top Mountain State Park connects visitors to nature and history. This park is a popular location for swimming, water skiing and fishing.