Fall Foliage in North Georgia state parks

By Jim Hendricks

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September 17, 2016

A scene from Amicalola Falls State Park. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)Harris HatcherBlack Rock Mountain overlookHarris Hatcher

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Northern state parks in Georgia have some of the best views around for fall foliage.

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An overlook view from Black Rock State Park at Clayton, the state’s highest state park. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

A view of fall foliage from Black Rock State Park at Clayton, one of the premiere spots for leaf peepers in the Georgia mountains. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

A couple of campers enjoy the autumn weather at a Georgia state park. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Waterfalls in the fall at Cloudland Canyon State Park. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

A couple view the autumn colors from an observation point at Cloudland Canyon State Park. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Canoes await users at Fort Mountain State Park. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

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An overlook view at Fort Mountain State Park. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Tallulah Gorge State Park is one of the state’s most popular viewing spots in the fall. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Unicoi State Park is a showplace for the changing color of leaves. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Campers take in the view at Moccasin Creek State Park. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Fall makes for scenic paddling at Chattahoochee Bend. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Kayakers take a scenic trip at Tallulah Gorge State Park. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

A yurt village at Cloudland Canyon State Park provides what is known as the “glamping” (glamour camping) experience for those who like to rough it, but not too much. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Roadways at Amicalola Fall State Park make for a colorful drive during peak season in October. (Photo: Department of Natural Resources)

A view of fall foliage from an observation station at Black Rock State Park at Clayton, one of the premiere spots for leaf peepers in the Georgia mountains.

A suspension bridge at Tallulah Gorge State Park offers a unique perspective on autumn color.

The covered bridge at Watson Mill State Park at Comer makes for a picturesque setting, especially in the fall. (Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Views like this one at Vogel State Park make it one of the most popular state parks to visit in October. (Photos: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

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