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Cloudland Canyon offering 25% off camping in August

Escape and enjoy the great outdoors.

Sitting at the Georgia/Alabama/Tennessee line at the western side of Lookout Mountian is Cloudland Canyon State Park. The deep gorge was cut by Sitton Gulch Creek, where the elevation varies from 800 to over 1,800 feet.

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.

Spectacular Cloudland Canyon State Park in northwest Georgia is offering 25% off campsites during August.  Campers can choose from spacious RV sites, modern trailer sites and even walk-in tent sites.  Bathhouses with hot showers are centrally located. Rates are normally $15 - $28 per night.  Call (706) 657-4050 to ask for the discount.

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    16 Cottages ($125-$145) -- #6 and #7 are dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)

    72 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites* ($25-$28)

    30 Walk-in Campsites ($15)

    11 Backcountry Campsites ($6/person)

    5 Picnic Shelters ($40)

    1 Group Shelter (seats 175, $130)

    Pioneer Campground ($50)

    Group Lodge (sleeps 40, $205)

    Gift Shop

    * NOTICE: Walk-in camping and the West Rim water/electric campsites are closed December, January and February. East Rim water/electric campsites are open year-round.)

    Hiking - 5-mile West Rim Loop, 2-mile Waterfalls Trail, 2-mile Backcountry Loop, 6.5-mile Sitton's Gulch Trail and 5.6-mile Long Branch Trail, Canyon Climbers Club

    Disc Golf ($3, annual pass available)

    Picnicking

    GeoCaching

    Tennis

    Fishing

Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
(Gates lock at 10 p.m. No late access.)
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
GeorgiaStateParks.org/CloudlandCanyon

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