The Chattahoochee National Forest is found in the North Georgia Mountains. It covers 749,689 acres, managed by six ranger districts. Along with a wealth of outdoor activities, here visitors can also enjoy the mountains anytime of the year. The Chattahoochee National Forest is composed of an eastern and western forest. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests have 37 developed recreation areas, 500 developed campsites, 200 picnic sites, 6 swim beaches and 530 miles of trails. Numerous animals can be found in this forest including birds such as species of hawk, species of owl, blackbirds, ducks, eagles, sparrows, and cardinals. Mammalian species that roam in the forest are for example the American black bear.
Get close to amazing natural wonders and delight yourself with dreaming landscapes and charming cities across
Georgia. With A Rental Car, combine and visit; Atlanta (known for its diverse musical heritage, southern hospitality and the world`s busiest passage airport). After that, drive and enjoy the
Lake Lanier (well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and unique recreational activities) and Chattahoochee National Forest (one of the largest national forests at the east of the Mississippi River with an exuberant nature area). Both areas are perfect basecamps for your adventure to The Blue Ridge Mountains. Entrance to national parks is not included. Plan your visit according to your schedule and be sure to check each park's operating hours.
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Rocks formations, green forest, clear crystal waters with breathtaking landscapes and charming cities are offered in this Self-Drive Package. Start in Atlanta (with its southern hospitality), then, continue and visit these two places, full of natural beauty like: Lake Lanier and Chattahoochee National Forest. Your next destination is via the Smoky Mountains area to
Gatlinburg (this charming resort-like village offer sweeping views of the neighboring park and base camp for outdoor activities). Finish this adventure in Knoxville (in the birthplace of John Pemberton, the inventor of Coca-Cola). Entrance to national parks is not included. Plan your visit according to your schedule and be sure to check each park's operating hours.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
Live phone and chat support
Driving Time
Atlanta - Lake Lanier: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
Lake Lanier - Chattahoochee National Forest: 2 hrs. 10 mins approx.
Chattahoochee National Forest - Gatlinburg: 3 hrs. 20 mins approx.
Gatlinburg - Knoxville: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
With this Self-Drive Package venture through Tennessee and Georgia, discovering their main natural attractions. Pick up your car and head to Knoxville (a historic city, home of monuments and historic plaques honoring notable residents, including John Pemberton, who developed the formula for Coca-Cola). Then, drive up to the fantastic Smoky Mountains area, until to get to Gatlinburg (Great Smoky Mountains most popular gateway resort town and basecamp for outdoor activities around the mountains park). After that, combine a visit to Chattahoochee National Forest and Lake Lanier; both great places for picnics, excursions, walking trails, or amazing photos. Finally have a pleasant stay in Atlanta (with its diverse musical heritage and southern hospitality), before returning home. Entrance to national parks is not included. Plan your visit according to your schedule and be sure to check each park's operating hours.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
Live phone and chat support
Driving Time
Knoxville - Gatlinburg: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
Gatlinburg - Chattahoochee National Forest: 3 hrs. 20 mins approx.
Chattahoochee National Forest - Lake Lanier: 2 hrs. 10 mins approx.
Lake Lanier - Atlanta: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.