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FORT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
Fort Mountain State Park is located within the Cohutta Mountains of northern Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest. The park has rugged terrain with some streams, a lake, and a forest mainly of hardwoods, plus dogwood and rhododendron.
Activities: Backpacking and hiking are possible on over 14 miles of trails, including an 8.2-mile Backcountry Trail loop. Fishing is also available.
Camping Regulations: Primitive camping is limited to three separate areas located along the Back-country Trail, and campfires are allowed at the sites. A small fee is charged for each night.
For Further Information: Fort Mountain State Park, Route 7, Box 7008, Chatsworth, GA 30705; (404)695-2621.
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