The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area lies within four counties, north and northeast of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It consists of 16 land units along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River. In addition to providing recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, picnicking, and boating, the park contains a wide variety of natural habitats, flora and fauna, nineteenth century historic sites, and Native American archeological sites.

Nine park units have a total of 50 miles of hiking trails, including a 3-mile fitness trail with exercise stations; numerous picnic areas provide pleasant of opportunities for family and friends to get together.

• Abbotts Bridge Unit -
• Cochran Shoals, Sope Creek, Powers Island Units -
• Gold Branch Unit -
• Island Ford Unit -
• Johnson Ferry Unit -
• Jones Bridge Unit -
• Medlock Bridge Unit -
• Palisades Unit -
• Vickery Creek Unit -

• Shoot the Hooch: take a raft down the Chattahoochee River starting from the Johnson Ferry Unit or the Powers Ferry Unit with the Chattahoochee Outdoor Center.