Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop
The Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop is a true multi-use trail. You'll find mothers pushing strollers, joggers avoiding the afternoon traffic, and cyclist in their cool p-jays.
Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
National Recreation Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a National Recreation Area in Georgia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $5.
Georgia National Recreation Area America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
An entrance pass is required to enter Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Entrance passes are valid for one day.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $5 | Required for visitors age 16+ entering on foot or by bicycle. Valid for one day. Buy online |
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $5 | Private vehicle pass admits one private vehicle and its occupants for one day. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $5 | Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $40 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Things to do
Exploring Gold Branch
Escape the crowds with a short drive to Gold Branch in east Cobb County. Hike down to Bull Sluice Lake to wet a line or have a picnic in the woods. If you wish, take a nice long hike to really get away from the crowds.
1-6 Hours Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Be A CHAT Junior Ranger
by the Island Ford Visitor Center to pick up your Junior Ranger Booklet and get to work on becoming the next park's Junior Ranger.
1-3 Hours Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
See all 6 things to do in Chattahoochee River →
Activities the NPS lists for Chattahoochee River.
BikingBoatingFishingHikingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingWhitewater RaftingJunior Ranger ProgramTubingRiver TubingSwimmingFreshwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
The park lands and waters are open for visitation from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset seven days a week.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Weather: Summers typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather. Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 678-538-1200
- [email protected]
- Address
- 8800 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
- Coordinates
- 33.9970, -84.2895· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Ford Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 6785381200 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/chat/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.