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RECREATION

State Parks

  • Moccasin Creek State Park
    3655 Highway 197 • Clarkesville, GA 30523
    706-947-3194, 800-864-7275
    Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of the scenic 2,800 acre Lake Burton, this 32 acre park has numerous features including boat ramp and docks, a trout hatchery, campsites, a fully accessible fishing pier, a children's playground, a two mile Hemlock Falls hiking trail, and an observation tower. more...  map

Recreation Areas

  • Lake Russell Recreation Area
    304 Lake Russell Road • Clarkesville, GA 30523
    706-754-6221
    Take advantage of picnicking, hiking, camping, swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities which are available at this recreation area that includes the 100 acre Lake Russell, a boat ramp, and a 42 site campground complete with hot showers.  map

Equine

  • Sunburst Stables
    3181 Highway 255 • Clarkesville, GA 30523
    706-947-7433, 800-806-1953
    A full service stable that offers trail rides and private lessons through the Chattahoochee National Forest, as well as boarding and training services, camping facilities, and a children's summer camp.  more...  map

Golf

  • Apple Mountain Golf Club
    901 Rockford Creek Road • Clarkesville, GA 30523
    706-754-2255
    A beautiful 18 hole public golf course that offers an outstanding view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and features well maintained greens and fairways.  map

  • Orchard Golf & Country Club
    1057 Orchard Drive • Clarkesville, GA 30523
    706-754-3156
    Ranked one of the top four Georgia golf courses by Golf Digest, this beautiful 18 hole golf course was designed by Dan Maples and offers a challenging round of golf for players of all skill levels. Lodging and golf packages are available on site.  map

Hiking & Climbing

  • Panther Creek Falls
    Located on Old Highway 441 North
    706-745-6221
    This hiking trail is known for its beautiful variety of wildflowers and fern and follows Panther Creek through stands of white pine and hemlock along the steep, rocky bluffs of the creek. The stream also offers excellent fishing opportunities for trout.  map

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