Amicalola Falls State Park
Under $25Hike to a 729-foot cascading waterfall, ride the zip lines and stay at the lodge in this north Georgia state park.

418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd · Dawsonville, GA
Screaming Eagle Ziplines runs aerial tours from Amicalola Falls Lodge in Amicalola Falls State Park, in the north Georgia mountains. Three levels build on each other, from an intro course of four ziplines and a bridge to the 16-line Adventure Tour Plus. The longest line, called Ralph, stretches 2,000 feet, and some lines soar about 200 feet above the Amicalola Gorge valley on a closed belay system.
General attractions guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Book the time slot, not just the ticket
Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.
Grab the daily schedule on arrival
Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.
The first hour is the quietest
Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.
Budget past the ticket price
Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.
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