Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Great Blue Herons are plentyful along the river. Look towards the tree tops along the river to spot their nest. If you're lucky the whole will be home.
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area as you have never done before.
Map showing location of park.
National Park Service Approves Roswell Historic Gateway and Vickery Creek Unit Improvements in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area  
On January 9, 2026, the National Park Service signed a Finding of No Significant Impact and a Floodplain and Wetlands Statement of Finding for the Roswell Gateway and Vickery Creek Unit Access Improvements Environmental Assessment at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.   
Chattahoochee River NRA and Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Kick Off Trail Transformation Project at Island Ford Headquarters
On Dec. 7, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area launches a trail system transformation at the Island Ford unit. Visitors should be prepared for trail closures at Island Ford from January 5 until Spring of 2026.
Rocky shoals on a tree-lined river
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Seeks Public Comment on Orrs Ferry Site Management Plan
The National Park Service invites the public to comment on a Site Management Plan for the Orrs Ferry unit of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Two adult Great Blue Herons stand watch over their 3 young chicks in the nest.
Photo by NPS Photo/Tom Wilson
Park ranger showing a group of school children the critter on his arm.
Photo by NPS
Stone ruins of the Marietta Paper Mill surrounded by lush green vegatation.
Photo by NPS/David Ek
Angler in waders landing a fish using a landing net.
Photo by NPS/Tom Wilson
Trail heading off under a canopy of trees.
Photo by NPS/Tom Wilson