LOCATION: 76 High Falls Park Drive Jackson, GA 30233 PH: 912-993-3053 LENGTH: 4.5 miles total for 3 trails. Longest is 2.3 miles TYPE: 2.3 mi trail is a loop RANKING: Easy to moderate ACCESS: 7AM - 10PM USAGE: Moderate - can get busy in summer FEES: $5.00 parking or purchase an annual ParkPass MAPS: Available at park office. SURFACE: Packed soil FEATURES: Picnic shelters, lake, pool, camping, playground, miniature golf, kayak rental, hiking & fishing COMMENTS: The falls are beautiful but there are times when the water is not flowing. PET FRIENDLY: Yes except for Yurt camping
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Dauset Trails Indian Springs State Park Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
In the early 1800s, this area northwest of Macon was a prosperous industrial town. In the 1880s when a major railroad bypassed this area, High Falls became a ghost town.
High Falls is named for tumbling cascades on the Towliga River and one of Georgia's top fishing spots for hybrid and white bass. We hiked along the river's edge and through a hilly forest to the remains of a power plant foundation.
No bikes are allowed on the trails.
High Falls is a popular camping destination for travelers on I 75. The campground is spacious and lakeside yurts are available. Wifi is available. Reservations for camping are required (800-864-7275).
DIRECTIONS FROM ATLANTA: I 75 South to Exit 198 toward High Falls Road. Turn left onto High Falls Road Travel approx 1.5 miles to park.
