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.
A smiling National Park Service ranger in a gray uniform with shoulder patch, badge, and name tag, standing indoors in front of softly blurred windows and greenery.
K. Lynn Berry Selected as Superintendent of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
The National Park Service has selected K. Lynn Berry as the next superintendent of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Berry will begin her new role in June.
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.   
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