Currahee Mountain
Currahee Mountain is a mountain located in Stephens County, Georgia, near Toccoa. For mild weather, aim for March, April, May, September, October and November (63–82°F highs).
A mountain, 5 mi southwest of Toccoa
Toccoa is the nearest base
Toccoa is 5 miles northeast, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 80 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Below are typical highs and lows near Currahee Mountain.
Currahee Mountain
Currahee Mountain is a mountain located in Stephens County, Georgia, near Toccoa. The name appears to be derived from the Cherokee word ᏊᏩᎯ (quu-wa-hi) meaning "stand alone".
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 1,735 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 49K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Currahee Mountain
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Helen (74) and Toccoa (7).
Helen
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
631 people · 45% vacation homes
23 mi northwest of Currahee Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Currahee Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen 45% vacation homes | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 74 30 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 30 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 631 | $416K | — |
| Toccoa | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 9,539 | $178K | C− |
| Cornelia | 9 mi west | 15 min | 9 6 hotels · 3 motels | 5,459 | $232K | — |
| Lavonia | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 2,200 | $198K | D |
| Mount Airy | 7 mi west | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 1,510 | $228K | — |
| Tallulah Falls | 14 mi north | 20 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 215 | $405K | — |
| Commerce | 23 mi south | 35 min | 12 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 9,303 | $240K | — |
| Clayton | 24 mi north | 35 min | 13 5 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,089 | $250K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
All of these are within 68 miles.
Big draw38 mi LakeLake Lanier
Big draw67 mi MountainStone Mountain
40 mi Stadium & arenaSanford Stadium
32 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium, Clemson
34 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
68 mi MuseumChattahoochee Nature Center
31 mi LakeLake Hartwell
34 mi LakeLake KeoweePhoto credits
Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Sanford Stadium: The original uploader was Clio64 at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Memorial Stadium, Clemson: Caseyh at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Chattahoochee Nature Center: muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0 · Lake Hartwell: blahedo, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Lake Keowee: Inundated_38Oc1.jpg: Matthew T. Bradley from Berkshire County, Mass., USA deriva, CC BY 2.0
Currahee Mountain, answered
What town is Currahee Mountain near?
Toccoa, GA, about 5 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Currahee Mountain?
March, April, May, September, October and November, with highs of 63–82°.
How far is Currahee Mountain from Atlanta?
About 80 miles southwest of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Currahee Mountain?
DeKalb Peachtree (PDK), about 70 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 86 miles.
Where should I stay near Currahee Mountain?
Helen (23 mi, 74 places to stay), Toccoa (5 mi, 7 places to stay) and Cornelia (9 mi, 9 places to stay).
Advice from Toccoa
Share what you know in Toccoa’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.