Fort Mountain State Park
Fort Mountain State Park is a 3,712-acre (15.02 km2) Georgia state park located between Chatsworth and Ellijay on Fort Mountain.
A state park, 5 mi east of Chatsworth
Chatsworth is the nearest base
Chatsworth is 5 miles west, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 71 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 73–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Chatsworth. Green months are the mild ones.
Fort Mountain State Park
Fort Mountain State Park is a 3,712-acre (15.02 km2) Georgia state park located between Chatsworth and Ellijay on Fort Mountain. The state park was founded in 1938 and is named for an ancient 885-foot-long (270 m) rock wall located on the peak. The nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places describes the wall as "more of a marker than a fortification, separating the north peak from the southern end."
- Type
- State park
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
Where to stay near Fort Mountain State Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Chatsworth (9) and East Ellijay (23).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth | 5 mi west | 5 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 5,029 | $206K | B+ |
| East Ellijay | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 23 12 hotels · 1 motel · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 1,816 | $208K | C− |
| Dalton | 15 mi west | 25 min | 27 24 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 35,322 | $222K | C |
| Blue Ridge | 23 mi east | 35 min | 41 7 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 26 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,297 | $348K | — |
| Cherry Log 100% vacation homes | 18 mi east | 25 min | 23 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 21 lodges & cabins | — | — | — |
| Ellijay | 13 mi east | 20 min | 9 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,008 | $349K | B |
| Calhoun | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 28 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 20,196 | $251K | — |
| Epworth | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 13 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 10 lodges & cabins | 1,994 | $140K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Fort Mountain
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
Big draw56 mi LakeLake Lanier
Big draw69 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
62 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
55 mi MuseumChattahoochee Nature Center
40 mi MountainLookout Mountain
51 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
40 mi WaterfallRuby Falls38 mi CaveEllison's CavePhoto credits
Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · Chattahoochee Nature Center: muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0 · Lookout Mountain: Teke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Ruby Falls: Oydman (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Fort Mountain
What town is Fort Mountain State Park near?
Chatsworth, GA, about 5 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Fort Mountain State Park?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 73–84°.
How far is Fort Mountain State Park from Atlanta?
About 71 miles south of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fort Mountain State Park?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), about 34 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 79 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Mountain State Park?
Chatsworth (5 mi, 9 places to stay), East Ellijay (14 mi, 23 places to stay) and Dalton (15 mi, 27 places to stay).
Tips from people in Chatsworth
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.