Discover Georgia's mountainous landscape the way early settlers did, from the saddle of a trusty steed. Countless trails meander through scenic valleys, along the shores of peaceful rivers and lakes, and high plateaus and ridges for breathtaking vistas of the state's vast wilderness. Horse rentals and guided rides are offered from the campgrounds in the mountains of the Peach State.
Geography
Comprised of 59,441 square miles, of which 1,522 square miles are covered by water, Georgia is the nation's 24th largest state. It borders North Carolina and Tennessee to the north, Florida to the south, Alabama to the west and South Carolina and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. At 4,784 feet high, Brasstown Bald in Chattahoochee National Forest
is the highest point in the state.
Grove River
Discover the beauty along the river's shores at Grove River Ranch in Gillsville. The mini campground offers partial hookups and features corral areas and horse high-lines, or rough it at the primitive group camp on the riverbank. Using the ranch as a base camp provides access to several nearby trails ranging from 6 to 40 miles long.
Fort Mountain State Park
Explore the mountain region of Chattahoochee National Forest in north Georgia on more than 25 miles of winding, scenic trails through blueberry thickets and hardwood forest. Along the trail you might encounter deer grazing in open meadows or the occasional bear off in the distance. Fort Mountain Stables in Chatsworth offer camping and guided horseback riding treks to beautiful overlooks, waterfalls and abandoned mines. A barn with 20 stalls is available to campers traveling with their own horse.
Chattahoochee National Forest
The Chattahoochee National Forest spreads across 18 north Georgia counties and a park highlight is Brasstown Bald, the states highest point and backdrop for Trackrock Campground and Cabins. Bordered by the forest on three sides, the 300-acre, isolated property offers 95 campsites with water and electricity and some provide sewer hookups and pull-through capability. Trackrock has lakeside and rustic wooded cabins available for nightly or weekly rates. Riding stables adjacent to the campground offer 1- and 2-hour guided rides.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Covering 9,049 acres, the park has 140 tent, trailer and RV campsites and one pioneer site available with two large lakes to explore. Take a ride back in time through the valley where frontier hunters and trappers eked out a living and Civilian Conservation Corps workers forged roadways, some of their structures remain for viewing. Located in Pine Mountain, the park's Roosevelt Stables offer guided rides along 28 miles of marked trails.
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