Tallulah Gorge State Park
2 notices: Climbing Wall Permits · The Terrora Day Use Area Beach area will be closed for construction. Kayaking will not be available until this project's — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 55 campsites
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 754-7981
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
Alert Gorge Floor (Sliding Rock) PermitsFree permits are required to access the gorge floor and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit. Permits will be issued… (more)
Free permits are required to access the gorge floor and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit. Permits will be issued after a safety briefing. Briefings start promptly at 8AM, 10AM and 12PM while supplies last. Late arrivals may not be able to obtain a permit. On busy days, permits often run out early in the morning. Permits are not transferable and may not be reserved in advance. Permits limited to 100 per day. Visitors must wear proper footwear—no flip-flops or Crocs. Dogs are prohibited. Due to safety concerns, the trail is not recommended for hikers aged 8 or younger. The trail is very strenuous, including 1,000 stairs. Hikers must be in good physical condition. Groups of 20 can get permits on Saturday and Sunday only. Groups of 30 can get permits Monday through Friday only. To protect natural resources, no groups larger than 30 are allowed. Weather, rain, water flow conditions and scheduled water releases can restrict gorge floor access. Wet rocks are deceptively slippery. Call ahead before traveling.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Climbing Wall PermitsFree permits are required to access the climbing area and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit. Permits are available… (more)
Free permits are required to access the climbing area and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit. Permits are available from 8AM -2PM. Climbing permits are not issued from February 1 through the third week of March due to peregrine falcon nesting activity. If nesting activity is confirmed this closure could extend into early June. Weather, rain, water flow conditions and scheduled water releases can restrict access. Call ahead before traveling.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Stoneplace Trail
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure The Terrora Day Use Area Beach area will be closed for construction. Kayaking will not be available until this project'scompletion and the beach will remain closed this summer. Please pardon our progress as we work to enhance the swimming area and install an ADA kayak… (more)
completion and the beach will remain closed this summer. Please pardon our progress as we work to enhance the swimming area and install an ADA kayak launch. Aesthetic flows have been cancelled for this weekend.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 2,832 acres, Tallulah Gorge State Park lies in Rabun County, about 12 miles north of Toccoa.
Popular activities here are rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Camping is available: 55 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites.
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 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 8 a.m.–Dark 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).
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the gorge floor.
For animals' safety, pets are not allowed on the gorge floor, sliding rock trail, and Hurricane Falls staircase to the suspension bridge. Leashed pets are welcome on rim trails.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites | 52 | — | |
| Pioneer Campground Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — | |
| Backcountry Adirondack Shelters | 2 | — |
Camping details from the park
52 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites 1 Pioneer Campground (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.) 2 Backcountry Adirondack Shelters
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingFishingGeocachingHikingRanger and interpretive programsCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingRock climbingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Biking Hiking — 20 miles of trails
Swimming
Swimming — Seasonal
Boating and paddling
Paddling
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- EV charging
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV camping
✓ 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
• Campsites: #37 • Campground Comfort Station: Yes • Day Use Restrooms: Yes • Picnic Shelters: Lake Pavillion Shelter • Docks: Day Use Area Lake Ramp • Playgrounds: Day Use Area
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 - Nearest town
- Toccoa — about 12 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.7398, -83.3952
- Phone
- (706) 754-7981
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)
- Photo: Tallulah Gorge view from an overlook, May 2017 1.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Thomson200
“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