Georgia
Looking for the best chillin in Georgia? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Georgia. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Chillin Spots in and near Georgia
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Fargo, Georgia
Camp at Stephen C. Foster State Park
4.5Stephen C. Foster State Park is a hot spot for Georgia wildlife. The swamps and bodies of water attract alligators, black bears, herons, turtles, and more. The park is ideal for birding or simply enjoying the sounds of nature. Choose from campsites, cottages, lodge, or pioneer camp for a cozy sta...Read more -
Lithia Springs, Georgia
Kayak George H. Sparks Reservoir
Sweetwater Creek State Park has a lot to offer in terms of adventure. One of the best things about this park is its proximity to the city of Atlanta. It is incredible how easy it is to feel like you are hours away from the city, even though Sweetwater is only several miles west of the city. It mi...Read more -
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Camp on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island State Park has the only affordable camping option in the "Golden Isles" of Georgia so it was an easy pick for us, especially while Cumberland Island is still out of commission from Hurricane Irma. Arriving on the island you will notice it is quite developed around the entrance but ...Read more -
Thomasville, Georgia
Take a walk through Thomasville's Rose garden
5.0This place is very peaceful if you ever feel like getting away from all the commotion for a couple hours. Thomasville, Georgia's Official Rose City, has a very long rosarian history and is evident in the Thomasville Rose Garden. The garden is located on Lynne Marie Dr, just off of Covington Ave. ...Read more -
Atlanta, Georgia
Take a Stroll through Blue Heron Nature Preserve
0.7 miBlue Heron Nature Preserve is located directly off of the heavily trafficked Roswell Road in Buckhead. The preserve boasts seven acres of greenery, wetlands, meadows, wildlife, and wildflowers. There is even an educational facility located on the grounds for those extra curious explorers. This...Read more -
Clarkesville, Georgia
Paddle Lake Burton
3.0Lake Burton is, in my opinion, Georgia's most scenic large lake. It is completely surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and has some of the clearest water in the state. Moccasin Creek State Park is a great launching point for all of your paddling adventures, whether you own your own vessel or ...Read more -
Augusta, Georgia
Ramble along the Augusta Riverwalk
4.53 miBeginning at the 5th Street Marina, the Riverwalk is two tiered with an upper level and a lower level, closer to the river itself. As you walk north, you’ll reach the 8th street plaza and bulkhead which is home to the Saturday morning market and the famous fountain along the brick-lined road to t...Read more -
Thomasville, Georgia
Watch the Sunset at Cherokee Lake
5.0Cherokee Lake is easy to access. It can be found just off of Covington Ave. Once you pull in there are loads of places to park to enjoy a nice meal with family and friends before the sunset. The lake offers a 1 mile looping paved walkway. Just be patient for sunset. Most people want to leave once...Read more -
Tiger, Georgia
Hike to Glassy Mountain
5.01 mi / 3415 ft gainIn order to find this hidden gem, you'll have to drive quite a ways up the mountain first, otherwise it is a very steep incline. There will be limited parking at the gate that stops you from driving the whole way up. You will turn onto a road called "Glassy Mountain Rd" and that will be the road ...Read more -
Appling, Georgia
Hike Cliatt Creek Loop to Rock Dam Trail
4.010 mi / 200 ft gainMistletoe State park encompasses 15 miles of hiking trails that lead both along Clarks Hill Lake and the river adjacent to it. Although not a necessarily strenuous hike, the 3.75-mile Cliatt Creek Nature Loop (white blaze) begins at the park’s nature center and features some amazing wildlife as i...Read more -
Thomasville, Georgia
Photograph the Big Oak
This spectacular tree is located at the corner of Monroe and Crawford st. This is a must for every visitor is a stop at Thomasville's oldest and most cherished natural landmark, The Big Oak. This is massive tree that only started out as an acorn dated from 1685. This tree is currently over 330 ye...Read more -
Twin City, Georgia
Kayak at George L Smith State Park
3 miGeorge L. Smith is a Georgia State Park located about an hour west of Savannah in the town of Twin City, GA. Originally the site of a combination gristmill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in 1880, the now refurbished and still working Parrish Mill and “pond” boast a multitude of new facil...Read more -
2126-2144 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Georgia
Stroll through Deepdene Park
4.02 miDeepdene Park is the eastern most segment of the Olmsted Linear Park system that borders Ponce de Leon Avenue, connecting the Poncey-Highland community to the Druid Hills neighborhood. The parks included in this system are Springdale, Vigilee, Shadyside, Dellwood, and lastly, Deepdene. While the...Read more -
Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Discover Fort Frederica National Monument
5.0Fort Frederica National Monument Fort Frederica National Monument is a beautiful place to visit and is key in teaching children about the history of the Golden Isles. This Georgia historical treasure is not only a place I visited on my travels along the east coast but also a place that made me ap...Read more -
Helen, Georgia
Hike the Unicoi Lake Trail
1.9 miUnicoi State Park is a pleasant, refreshing park just outside of Helen, GA. There is a hiking trail, kayaking/canoeing launch, paddle boat rentals, camping area, and even a 3 segment zipline course (all three were fantastic)! Fishing is allowed, and when we went last there were a few kayakers fis...Read more -
Savannah, Georgia
Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is the largest park in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia. For locals and tourists, Forsyth Park is a hub of recreation. Laid out in the 1840's, today the park plays host to concerts, recreation sports, people watching, sun bathing, running, yoga, reading, or just relaxing....Read more