Cloudland Canyon State Park

Cloudland Canyon State Park This page is operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. It is updated by the park staff of Cloudland Canyon State Park.
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Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and exceptional hiking. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet. Overnight guests can choose from new yurts, cottages near the canyon edge, a modern campground and spacious, walk-in tent sites.

Backpackers can enjoy camping in a hemlock grove on the 2-mile Backcountry Loop. The most spectacular view into the canyon is an easy walk from the picnic area; however, hikers can also explore a rim trail or journey to the canyon floor by a series of staircases. Two waterfalls cascade over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below, with their flow depending on recent rains. This Waterfalls Trail is part of the popular Canyon Climbers Club. Backpackers, mountain bikers and equestrians can explore several miles on the Cloudland Connector Trail.

This dog was found unattended near Hemlock Falls in the Bottom of Cloudland Canyon. We suspect he lives somewhere nearby...
05/28/2026

This dog was found unattended near Hemlock Falls in the Bottom of Cloudland Canyon. We suspect he lives somewhere nearby, in New Salem, or Canyon Park Estates. If you recognize him, please contact us. We have him at the Interpretive Center at the park.

Come join us for one of our June programs at the Interpretive Center!
05/20/2026

Come join us for one of our June programs at the Interpretive Center!

Here is the schedule for our guided caving trips in June and July. If you've ever wanted to try your hands (and knees!) ...
05/07/2026

Here is the schedule for our guided caving trips in June and July. If you've ever wanted to try your hands (and knees!) at spelunking, here is your chance to do it with experienced guides in a fairly easy novice cave. All necessary equipment will be provided. Call 706-657-4050 to reserve your spot today. For more information and to watch a short video, visit https://gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyon/Caving

We have scheduled our annual Junior Ranger Day Camp for June 8 -12 and are now taking reservations. There are ten spots ...
05/02/2026

We have scheduled our annual Junior Ranger Day Camp for June 8 -12 and are now taking reservations. There are ten spots available for children aged 8-12 so call the park office now to sign your child up for a week of outdoors fun!

Here are our programs for May. Come and enjoy Spring in the Park!
04/26/2026

Here are our programs for May. Come and enjoy Spring in the Park!

One of our Naturalists will be conducting trail runs on several days in May. Come out and Run with a Ranger.
04/26/2026

One of our Naturalists will be conducting trail runs on several days in May. Come out and Run with a Ranger.

Our Friends of the Park group will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th. Bring the kids out for...
03/19/2026

Our Friends of the Park group will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th. Bring the kids out for a morning of family fun!

Here's our programs schedule for April - come enjoy Spring in the park!
03/19/2026

Here's our programs schedule for April - come enjoy Spring in the park!

Our caving trips into Sittons Cave in the bottom of the canyon will resume on April 4th, after letting our endangered ba...
02/26/2026

Our caving trips into Sittons Cave in the bottom of the canyon will resume on April 4th, after letting our endangered bats sleep in peace for the winter. If you have ever wanted to try your hand (and knees!) at spelunking, this is your chance. We have added an extra trip on Saturdays, and there will be more trips offered in June and July (but none in May). Call 706-657-4050 now to reserve your spot!

One of our park Naturalists will be giving a program at the Dade County Library in Trenton, Ga. on March 10, 2026 at 4:0...
02/26/2026

One of our park Naturalists will be giving a program at the Dade County Library in Trenton, Ga. on March 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The subject of the program is Good Plants/ Bad Plants, Good Snakes/Bad Snakes. Come find out the difference, (and if there really is such a thing!). Everyone is welcome, and there is no charge for this program.

Address

122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road
Rising Fawn, GA
30738

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

Telephone

(706) 657-4050

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