Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville

About Amicalola Falls State Park

Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville offers outdoor adventures centered around a dramatic waterfall and the gateway to the Appalachian Trail. Visitors hike to the waterfall, explore trails, and participate in activities including zip line canopy tours, archery fundamentals, and hatchet throwing. The park's Visitor Center, which opened in late 2023, serves as a hub for orientation and activity sign-ups. Inside, guests explore exhibits about the Appalachian Trail's history and Georgia's moonshine heritage, push buttons to hear wildlife sounds and bird calls, and purchase walking sticks and souvenirs at the retail shop. The Falls Café offers coffee on a back patio. Park programs and naturalist chats occur throughout the season. The stone arch behind the Visitor Center marks the unofficial start of the approach trail to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Accommodations and dining facilities support multi-day visits for hikers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts of varying abilities.