Black Rock Mountain State Park is the highest-elevation state park in Georgia, located within the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Eastern Continental Divide at elevations of up to 3,640 feet. The 1,743-acre park, which is located in Rabun County west of Mountain City, is named in honor of its black-colored biotite gneiss cliffs, which offers panoramic views of sites up to 80 miles away in neighboring Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, including the Great Smoky Mountains' iconic Clingman's Dome. Five hiking trails are offered for visitors to explore the park's unique ecosystems, including the 2.2-mile Tennessee Rock Trail, which leads to its namesake rock formation. Anglers can catch rainbow trout, largemouth bass, catfish, bream, and yellow perch at Black Rock Lake from the Turtle Rock Fishing Pier. Other attractions include the Marie Mellinger Center, which showcases naturalist-led programming and country music concerts. Visitors should note that the park is closed seasonally between mid-December and mid-March.

Address: 3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway, Mountain City, Georgia 30562, Phone: 706-746-2141

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