Backcountry Campsites — Tallulah Gorge State Park

One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern United States, Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks or obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 permits per day, not available during water releases). 200-foot-long suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. Tightrope walkers have twice crossed the gorge and visitors can still see towers used by tightrope walker Karl Wallenda. A paved path follows a 1-1/2-mile former railroad bed, perfect for strollers and bicycles, while mountain bikers can test their skills on a challenging 10-mile trail.
Exhibits in the park's Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. The persistent trillium, monkey-face orchid and green salamander are protected species found within the gorge. An award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge, including footage of rock climbers and kayakers. A gift shop offers snacks, jewelry, toys, books, walking sticks, clothing and more.

For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 706-754-7981.

A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.

ParkPass fees are as follow:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.

For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.

PET RULES: For animals' safety, pets are not allowed on the gorge floor or on any trail accessing the gorge. Leashed pets are still allowed on rim trails.

PUBLIC NOTICE: For visitor safety, gorge floor permits will not be issued on some dates in September, October, and November due to water releases. See WATER FLOW below.

Water Flow
On a typical day, the water flow through the gorge is 35-40 CFS (cubic feet per second). During aesthetic releases, the flow is 200 CFS, and during whitewater releases, the flow is 500 CFS on Saturday and 700 CFS on Sunday.
Whitewater Release Dates:
1st Two Weekends in April & 1st Three Weekends in November.
Aesthetic Water Release Dates:
Spring Releases-(Weekends Only) Begins 3rd Weekend in April thru the weekend before Memorial Day in May.
Fall Releases-(Weekends Only) Begins 1st weekend after Labor Day thru the month of September. Also the last weekend in October.
Note: There will also be Aesthetic Releases on Wednesdays and Fridays during the 1st three weeks in October. Please check the website for exact dates.
Please note - no gorge permits are issued during any of the whitewater or aesthetic water releases.