New Echota State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedTue–Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $8 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 624-1321
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
New Echota State Historic Site is a 193-acre historic site in Gordon County, about 3 miles northeast of Calhoun.
Popular activities here are historic sites, fishing, ranger programs, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Historic Site | Tue–Sat | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Sun | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Historic Site: Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Historic buildings and grounds closed 4:45 p.m. December – March, closed on Sundays Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adults (18–61) | $8 |
| Seniors (62+) | $6 |
| Youth (6–17) | $6 · child |
Official wording
• Adults (18–61): $8.00 • Seniors (62+): $6.00 • Youth (6–17): $6.00 All rates are plus tax. Group rates & tours available with advance notice. Historic Site Annual Pass Available
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: buildings.
Leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
FishingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsHiking
Trails
1.5-Mile Nature Trail
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Visitor center
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ 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
- Day Use Restrooms: Yes
Note: Historic buildings and trails are not accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE
Calhoun, GA 30701 - Nearest town
- Calhoun — about 3 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.5404, -84.9100
- Phone
- (706) 624-1321
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: NewEchotaSign.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Cculber007 at en.wikipedia
“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