Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Also known as River Bend Park, Chattahoochee Bend Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 66 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(770) 254-7271
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 2,918 acres, Chattahoochee Bend State Park lies in Coweta County, about 12 miles southeast of Carrollton.
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 4.3 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 66 campsites across 5 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets welcome if leashed (6 ft max) and attended; not allowed in buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas, beaches, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.
Statewide rule from Georgia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
State parks: per-vehicle daily ParkPass parking fee ($10); overnight guests pay once per stay. State historic sites: per-person admission set per site (shown in each site's sidebar).
Statewide fee rule from Georgia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Georgia park passes
- Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
- Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
- Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details
From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-864-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites | 37 | — | |
| Tent Walk-In Campsites | 12 | — | |
| Platform Campsites | 8 | — | |
| Backcountry Campsites — 5.5-mile hike required. Required check-in/start time is 1:00 pm to arrive at camp before dark. | 8 | — | |
| Adirondack Group Campsite Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
37 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
12 Tent Walk-In Campsites
8 Platform Campsites
8 Backcountry Campsites — 5.5-mile hike required. Required check-in/start time is 1:00 pm to arrive at camp before dark.
1 Adirondack Group Campsite (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cottages: 6 units
6 Cottages
Things to do
HikingBikingFishingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingHistoric sites and toursGeocachingCamping
Trails
Biking — 4.3 miles of trails
Hiking — 12 miles of trails
Boating and paddling
Paddling & Boating
Park Paddlers Club
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Cabins: #1
- Campsites: #117, #221, WP#2
- Walk-In Campsites: #207
- Pioneer Camps: #3
- Campground Comfort Station: CG#1, CG#2, WP
- Day Use Restrooms: Partial
- Picnic Shelters: #2
- Playgrounds: Cottage Playground, Day Use Playground
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 425 Bobwhite Way
Newnan, GA 30263 - Nearest town
- Carrollton — about 12 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.4297, -84.9895
- Phone
- (770) 254-7271
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology