National Recreation Area · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in Georgia (U.S. state), United States, covering 12,416 acres (5,025 ha), established in 1978.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgia (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 12,416 acres (5,025 ha) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 33.9873° N, 84.3248° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) preserves a series of sites between Atlanta and Lake Sidney Lanier along the Chattahoochee River in Georgia, U.S. The 48-mile (77 km) stretch of the river affords public recreation opportunities and access to historic sites. The national recreation area, a National Park Service unit, was established on August 15, 1978, by President Jimmy Carter. The park headquarters and visitor center are located at the Island Ford Unit of the park, at 1978 Island Ford Parkway in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The Chattahoochee River is a stocked trout stream with 23 species of game fish.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 24.9 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 127.4 miles away
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 142.4 miles away
Parks nearby
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
George Washington Carver State Park
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Red Top Mountain State Park
Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
More parks in Georgia (U.S. state)
Andersonville National Historic Site
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is in Georgia (U.S. state), United States (33.9873° N, 84.3248° W).
When was Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area established?
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area?
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area covers 12,416 acres (5,025 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattahoochee_River_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/chat/ — Official park page.