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Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, GA

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Amicalola Falls State Park

Hike to a 729-foot cascading waterfall, ride the zip lines and stay at the lodge in this north Georgia state park.

418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd · Dawsonville, GA

About Amicalola Falls State Park

This 829-acre park near Dawsonville centers on Amicalola Falls, a 729-foot cascade whose name comes from a Cherokee word meaning tumbling waters. Trails lead from the visitor center to the waterfall, and an 8-mile approach trail runs from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the Appalachian Trail. The park also has a lodge with a restaurant, cabins, camping and a zip line course with 20 zip lines.

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