"Rediscover nature's role through the ages by exploring Cloudland Canyon State Park’s water-carved canyons and caves surrounded by the breathtaking views and rugged geology of the Cumberland Plateau."
Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon is one of the largest and most scenic parks in the state. Home to thousand-foot deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, wild caves, waterfalls, cascading creeks, dense woodland and abundant wildlife, the park offers ample outdoor recreation.
Hiking and mountain biking trails abound. The most popular hiking paths include the short Overlook Trail, strenuous Waterfalls Trail and moderate West Rim Loop Trail. Mountain biking is available at the newly developed Five Points Recreation Area and along the Cloudland Connector Trail. The park also offers disc golf, a fishing pond, trails for horseback riding, picnicking and overlooks. Guests seeking an overnight experience can choose from fully-equipped and comfortable cottages, quirky yurts or several different types of camping and backpacking options.
Reservations, Accommodations & Facilities
- 3,538 Acres
- 16 Cottages
- 10 Yurts
- 75 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
- 30 Walk-In Campsites
- 13 Backcountry Campsites
- 4 Pioneer Campsites (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
- 6 Picnic Shelters (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
- 1 Group Shelter (seats 175. Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
- 1 Group Lodge (sleeps 40. Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
- Gift Shop/Camper Store
- Playground
Things To Do & See
- Biking — 30 miles of trails, bike rental ($35 half day/$55 full day)
- Canyon Climbers Club
- Cave Tours — by reservation only
- Disc Golf ($4/person/round) — annual pass available
- Fishing
- Field Trips
- Geocaching
- Hiking — 64 miles of trails
- Horseback Riding — 16 miles of trails
- Picnicking
- Weddings — park approval required
- All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair
- Enchroma Color Blind Glasses available at this site
Nearby Attractions
- Blue Ridge Mountains
- Calhoun/Gordon County, GA
- Chattanooga, TN
- Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
- Chief Vann House State Historic Site
- Dalton, GA
- Gilmer County, GA
- Incline Railway
- James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
- New Echota State Historic Site
- Resaca Battlefield
- Rock City
- Rome, GA
- Ruby Falls
- Tennessee Aquarium
- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
- Rocky Mountain Recreation & PFA