State Parks Near Sandy Springs, Georgia
12 state park units lie within 50 miles of Sandy Springs. The closest is Sweetwater Creek State Park, about 20 mi southwest of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Sweetwater Creek State Park20 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 12 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 77 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Sandy Springs, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Sandy Springs; driving distance is usually longer.
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 15 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Sweetwater Creek State Park →Pickett's Mill Battlefield
Popular activities here are hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Pickett's Mill Battlefield →Allatoona Pass Battlefield
Allatoona Pass Battlefield is an outdoor recreation or historic area in Bartow County, about 2 miles southeast of Emerson.
Hours, fees and rules for Allatoona Pass Battlefield →Panola Mountain State Park
The park supports rock climbing, archery, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Overnight options include 1 campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Panola Mountain State Park →Red Top Mountain State Park
Visitors come for winter sports, archery, boating, swimming, and biking. The official site lists about 15 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Red Top Mountain State Park →Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site →Fort Yargo State Park
Popular activities here are golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Its trail network totals roughly 20.5 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Yargo State Park →Amicalola Falls State Park
Amicalola Falls State Park is a 1,031-acre park in Dawson County, about 13 miles northeast of Jasper.
Hours, fees and rules for Amicalola Falls State Park →Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
In Lumpkin County, in Dahlonega, Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site covers about 1 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site →Hard Labor Creek State Park
Visitors come for off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, golf, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. The official site lists about 24 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hard Labor Creek State Park →Don Carter State Park
The park supports horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 14.5 miles of trails. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Don Carter State Park →Chattahoochee Bend State Park
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.
Hours, fees and rules for Chattahoochee Bend State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Sandy Springs
- Sweetwater Creek State Park 20 mi southwest · 5 campsites
- Panola Mountain State Park 24 mi southeast · 1 campsites
- Red Top Mountain State Park 24 mi northwest · 94 campsites
- Fort Yargo State Park 37 mi east · 55 campsites
- Hard Labor Creek State Park 48 mi southeast · 81 campsites
+ 2 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Sandy Springs
- Sweetwater Creek State Park 20 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pickett's Mill Battlefield 23 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Red Top Mountain State Park 24 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Fort Yargo State Park 37 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Hard Labor Creek State Park 48 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Sandy Springs
- Pickett's Mill Battlefield 23 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site 29 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site 47 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Sandy Springs
- Red Top Mountain State Park 24 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fort Yargo State Park 37 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hard Labor Creek State Park 48 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Don Carter State Park 48 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Sandy Springs
- Sweetwater Creek State Park 20 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Pickett's Mill Battlefield 23 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Panola Mountain State Park 24 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Red Top Mountain State Park 24 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site 29 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Fishing near Sandy Springs
- Sweetwater Creek State Park 20 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Panola Mountain State Park 24 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Red Top Mountain State Park 24 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Fort Yargo State Park 37 mi east · Fishing listed
- Hard Labor Creek State Park 48 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Sandy Springs
What is the closest state park to Sandy Springs?
Sweetwater Creek State Park is the closest, about 20 miles southwest of Sandy Springs in a straight line. Next are Pickett's Mill Battlefield and Allatoona Pass Battlefield.
How many state parks are near Sandy Springs?
12 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Sandy Springs have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being Sweetwater Creek State Park, Panola Mountain State Park and Red Top Mountain State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Sandy Springs?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Pickett's Mill Battlefield, Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site and Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Sandy Springs?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Atlanta, GA12 mi south
- Near Acworth, GA20 mi northwest
- Near Canton, GA23 mi north
- Near Loganville, GA28 mi east
- Near Stockbridge, GA29 mi south
- Near Winder, GA37 mi east
- Near Gainesville, GA40 mi northeast
- Near Rome, GA52 mi northwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.