338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive
Tallulah Falls
Georgia, 30573
(706) 754-7970
Tallulah Gorge State Park is a campground or RV park located in Tallulah Falls.
One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a free permit (limit 100 per day) to hike down to the gorge floor. A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. Exhibits in the park’s Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. Additionally, an award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge. Permits are required for all people accessing the gorge floor or rock climbing/rappelling. The only approved trails for entering or leaving the gorge floor are the Sliding Rock and the Hurricane Falls (staircase) trails. Trails entering or exiting the gorge, as well as those on the gorge floor, are very strenuous. Visitors with health problems should not attempt to climb these trails. Children MUST be closely supervised at all times. Tallulah Gorge State Park is operated by a public-private partnership with Georgia Power Company. Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, Ga.
Local dining options close to Tallulah Gorge State Park include Mama G's Italian Restaurant, Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Fortify Pi located at 69 North Main St. Suite A, The Red Barn Cafe At Tiger Mountain Vineyards, and The Rusty Bike Cafe located at 677 Highway 441 South.
Places to stay within 20km of Tallulah Gorge State Park include Barn Inn At Lake Rabun, Moccasin Creek State Park, Americas Best Value Inn, Quality Inn, and Hampton Inn located at 147 Unicoi Street approximately 18.6 km away.