Parks & Gardens
Outdoor Adventures
The Chattahoochee National Forest makes up one-third of Lumpkin County, providing ample opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, off-roading, and ATV driving.
Tubing, canoeing, and kayaking on the Chestatee or Etowah rivers will thrill and challenge enthusiasts of all skill levels, while the many waterfalls throughout the county offer serene spots for picnics and photography.
The southern terminus of the famous Appalachian Trail, the continuously marked footpath that stretches from Georgia’s Springer Mountain to Maine (a distance of about 2,160 miles), begins just east of Dahlonega and meanders through 28 miles of our county.
Anglers will find world-class trout fishing in the many Lumpkin County creeks, including heavily-stocked Dick’s Creek, and year-round fishing in the Etowah River and Yahoola Creek.
Visit one of the local wildlife preserves to learn about and get close to animals that would otherwise be elusive. To really feel like a kid again, try finding your way out of an old-fashioned corn maze – a country pleasure like no other.
Chattahoochee National Forest
If you're into the great outdoors, you've come to the right place.
Golf
The North Georgia Mountains provide a beautiful landscape that is ideal for a challenging golf course.
Hunting
Welcome Hunters! Dahlonega hunting land options include the Lumpkin County Chestatee WMA with 25,000 Acres and the Blue Ridge WMA including Lumpkin, Dawson, and Fannin with 38,900 Acres.
Stargazing
There's nothing quite so spell-binding as looking up into a starry sky filled with constellations, distant planets, and a golden moon.
Kayaking, Canoeing & Tubing
The Etowah and the Chestatee Rivers near Dahlonega provide enjoyable and challenging canoeing and kayaking with predominately Class I and II rapids.
Fishing
Dahlonega is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and one-third of the county is in the Chattahoochee National Forest, making Dahlonega a great place for trout fishing.
Lake Lanier
Lake Sidney Lanier, completed in 1956 covers 38,000 acres and touches 5 counties - Lumpkin, Hall, Dawson, Forsyth and Gwinett.
Lake Zwerner
Lake Zwerner, also known as the Yahoola Creek Reservoir, is a scenic and serene destination just minutes from Downtown Dahlonega.
Pine Tree Recreation Center
Welcome to Pinetree Recreation Center, one of Lumpkin County’s premier public recreation facilities! Whether you’re looking to shoot hoops, play pickleball, or cool off in the summer sun, Pinetree offers something for…