Description: The Chattahoochee Rec Area provides great places for picnics, hiking, or boating. The park contains 48 miles of river for day use. Fishing is known to be good for trout, bass, and catfish.

Description: The National Military Park features a wealth of military history for the enthusiast. Chickamunga Battlefield features a self-guided 7 mile tour. There is also many historical trails along the way, such as General Bragg Trail, Confederate Line Trail, Memorial Trail, Historical Trail, and Cannon Trail. All vary in length from 5 to 14 miles. There is also a historical site dedicated to the Lookout Mountain Battlefield.

Description: The Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield saw some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign during the Summer of 1864. There is a battle reenactment here of the battle where over 5,000 Soldiers were killed between June and July of 1864.

Description: This historic site gives tours of the home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from birth to the age of 12. These tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Also on the grounds are history presentations that give information on the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Sweet Auburn neighborhood, The King Center, Dr. King and Coretta Scott King's tomb, and Historic Fire Station No. 6.

Description: The Ocmulgee National Monument provides a memorial to the human life in the Southeast from earliest times to present. On the grounds are historical items from as old as 17,000 years.

Description: This facility does not allow tent camping. It is the closest campsite to Atlanta, while still being nestled in the woods. There are nice patios at the sites, showers, laundry, and a seasonal pool.

Description: Reservations are accepted on the campground website, but are not required. If you arrive without a reservation, spaces are on a first come, first served basis. There are over 400 campsites in this campground, and over 50 primitive site camp sites also. The campgrounds are within the Stone Mountain Park limits, so there is lots to do year round, both recreational and historical.

Description: The campgrounds are located on Lake Sidney Lanier. There are 82 campsites with electric and water hookups. There are also restrooms, showers, boat ramp, and a swimming beach on site. You are only allowed to camp 14 days in a 30 day period. Reservations are required, and any time over the 14 days will be canceled.

Description: The Lake Lanier and Shoal Creek Campgrounds allow you to sleep out under the stars at night, and still take advantage of the luxury resort during the day. The resort has a beach, water park, spa, golf course, boat rentals, and restaurants.

Description: The Yogi Bear Jellystone Park has lots of activities for the family. So bring your RV, or rent a tent site, or even rent a cabin. The kids can even ride tortoises! There are year round scheduled activities for kids and families and the park is close to all the local attractions.