Copyright: Georgia State Parks
High Falls State Park.
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Description
- In the early 1800s, High Falls was a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory, and hotel. High Falls became a ghost town in the 1880s when a major railroad bypassed it. Today, visitors at High Falls State Park can enjoy the scenic waterfall on the Towaliga River and hike to the remaining grist mill foundation. With its 995 acres of historic and natural beauty, High Falls State Park is a good place to spend nights camping and days taking life easy.The park offers 112 tent, trailer and RV campsites, pioneer camping and a screened group shelter. There is also a nearby 650 acre lake, a miniature golf course, a swimming pool, and three hiking trails.
Recreation - Visitors will enjoy the camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, golfing, and swimming activities offered at High Falls State Park. Climate - Georgia generally experiences mild, comfortable winters and warm to hot, humid summers. The area can offer a relatively warm escape for snow-free outdoor recreation during the winter months. Be prepared for occasional cold weather during the winter, especially at the higher elevations in northern Georgia. Location -
High Falls State Park is located south of Atlanta in the Plains Region of central Georgia. The park is found 1.8 miles east of I-75 off of exit #65 on High Falls Road.
LAT: 33.1812348
LONG: -84.0160234
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