Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
 
 
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Overview
Named for its sheer cliffs of dark-colored botite gneiss, Black Rock Mountain
State Park encompasses some of the most outstanding country in Georgia's Blue Ridge
Mountains. Located astride the Eastern Continental Divide at an altitude of 3,640 feet,
Black Rock Mountain is the highest state park in Georgia. Numerous Scenic overlooks
provide spectacular 80-mile vistas of the Southern Appalachians, and several hiking trails
afford close-up views of wildflowers, streams and lush forests.
Camping
The Park offers excellent camping opportunities with tent, RV/Trailer, and also pioneer
camping. There are some really nice sites along the James Edmonds Trail near the Lookoff
Mountain overlook and also the walk-in camping area, which is tents only, is a good
choice.
RV, Van and Pop-Up sites have water, electricity, and cable at $17.00 per night. Tent
sites with water, electricity, and cable are $15.00, and walkin-in tent campsites, no
water or electricity are $8.00 per night. Reservations are required!
Cottages
All ten of the cottages are fully equipped with stoves and refrigerators, all
necessary cooking and serving utensils, towels, bed linens, blankets and microwave ovens.
All cottages have fireplaces and five have Franklin stoves.
Reservations must be made through the central reservation center and are accepted up to 11
months in advance. Please call the toll free number at 1-800-864-7275. During the months
of September thru May, the minimum stay is two days. During June, July and August, the
minimum stay is seven days or more unless the reservation is made less than thirty days in
advance. Maximum stay is fourteen days.
Registration is between 4pm and 10pm. Entire balance is due at checkin.
Cottages must be vacated by 11am and left in good condition with all dishes and cookware
cleaned. After 11am a late check out fee will be charged.
No pets are allowed in the cottages or surrounding area.
Cottage Rates:
| Number |
Bed - rooms |
View |
Max
Occ. |
Beds |
Rates
Su/Th Fr/Sa |
| 2,4 |
3 |
VG,Ex |
10 |
4D, 1Q |
$85, $95 |
| 1,3,6 |
2 |
VG,Ex,Ex |
8 |
4D |
$75, $85 |
| 5 |
2 |
Fair |
8 |
4D |
$70, $80 |
| 7,8,9,10 |
2 |
Forest |
8 |
4D |
$70, $80 |
Hiking
Black Rock Mountain offers over 10 miles of easy to difficult hiking trails. Its really an
excellent place for a good long day hike. There are many lookouts at different points of
the trails.
Activities & Amenities
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Hiking Trails |
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Visitor Center |
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RV & Tent Camping |
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Dump Station |
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Small Store |
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Cottages |
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Picnicking |
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Fishing |
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Playground |
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Nearby Attractions
Moccasin Creek State Park
Lake Burton Fish Hatchery
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
Chattooga River (Whitewater rafting)
Sky Valley (snow skiing)
Tallulah Gorge State
Park
Blue Ridge Parkway
Appalachian Trail
Park Times and Information
Park Hours:
7am - 10pm
Park office hours are 8am to 5pm.
Address:
P.O. Drawer A
Mountain City, Georgia 30562
(706) 746-2141 or
1-800-864-7275
Park Fees and Pass Information
A $2.00 day use fee is required or you may purchase an annual Park pass for
$25.00
Georgia State Park Pass is not accepted at Historic Sites. A small admission fee
is required to view the museum and mound area.
Some information on this page was provided
by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. |
