Cloudland Canyon State Park
Cloudland Canyon State Park is a 3,485 acres (14.10 km2) Georgia state park located near Trenton and Cooper Heights on the western edge of Lookout Mountain. Its history begins in 1938. The first name on our list around it is Lookout Mountain, 5.4 mi away.
A state park, 3 mi southeast of Trenton
Trenton is the nearest base
Trenton is 3 miles northwest, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 96 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct
March, April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1938
Cloudland Canyon State Park dates from 1938. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Here are the months at Cloudland Canyon, with their weather.
Cloudland Canyon State Park
Cloudland Canyon State Park is a 3,485 acres (14.10 km2) Georgia state park located near Trenton and Cooper Heights on the western edge of Lookout Mountain. One of the largest and most scenic parks in Georgia, it contains rugged geology, and offers visitors a range of vistas across the deep gorge cut through the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, where the elevation varies from 800 to over 1,800 feet. Views of the canyon can be seen from the picnic area parking lot, in addition to additional views located along the rim trail. At the bottom of the gorge, two waterfalls cascade across layers of sandstone and shale, ending in small pools below.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1938
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.7K a year
Towns to stay in near Cloudland Canyon State Park
The first towns with rooms are Chattanooga (157) and Trenton (9).
- 1Lookout Mountain
- 2Ruby Falls
- 3Ellison's Cave
- 4Nickajack Cave
- 5Lake Winnepesaukah
- 6Tennessee Aquarium
- 7Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
- 8Chickamauga and Chattanooga
Chattanooga
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
194,144 people
21 mi northeast of Cloudland Canyon
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cloudland Canyon | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 157 124 hotels · 12 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 194,144 | $283K | D− |
| Trenton | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 9 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 2,236 | $166K | — |
| East Ridge | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 28 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 21,921 | $211K | C− |
| New England | 5 mi north | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 391 | — | — |
| West Brow | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 1,044 | $279K | — |
| Mentone 36% vacation homes | 20 mi south | 30 min | 14 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 337 | $270K | — |
| Kimball | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 motel | 1,633 | $231K | C |
| Lookout Mountain | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,662 | $565K | A+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Cloudland Canyon
Within 23 miles you can add these well-known places.
15 mi MountainLookout Mountain
215 mi WaterfallRuby Falls314 mi CaveEllison's Cave
413 mi Park & preserveNickajack Cave516 mi Theme parkLake Winnepesaukah
618 mi Zoo & aquariumTennessee Aquarium
722 mi MuseumTennessee Valley Railroad Museum
814 mi National Military ParkChickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park972K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lookout Mountain: Teke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ruby Falls: Oydman (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nickajack Cave: Blueway, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tennessee Aquarium: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: TVSRR at English Wikipedia. Photo by Jason Trew /TVSRR, Public domain · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: Lhughesw5, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Cloudland Canyon: the answers
What town is Cloudland Canyon State Park near?
Trenton, GA, about 3 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Cloudland Canyon State Park?
March, April, May, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Cloudland Canyon State Park from Atlanta?
About 96 miles southeast of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Cloudland Canyon State Park?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 103 miles.
Where should I stay near Cloudland Canyon State Park?
Chattanooga (21 mi, 157 places to stay), Trenton (3 mi, 9 places to stay) and East Ridge (18 mi, 28 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.