About Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery
Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery is nestled deep in the heart of the North Georgia mountains, approximately 75 miles north of Atlanta. Surrounded by the 749,444 acre Chattahoochee National Forest, the hatchery occupies a 44.8 acre tract of land straddling Mill Creek and Rock Creek, which are tributaries of the Toccoa River. The hatchery produces about one million rainbow trout each year. These fish are stocked into tailwaters, streams and lakes of Northern Georgia in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Corps of Engineers, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S. Forest Service.
How to Get There
Travel Hwy. 60 to Suches, Georgia. From Suches, continue another 11 miles on Hwy. 60 North. Turn left on Rock Creek Road. Hatchery is located 5 miles on right. Rock Creek Road is also FS 69. The first mile is maintained by Fannin County and is paved. The rest of the road is maintained by the U.S. Forest Service and is unpaved.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery
Heading to Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery?
No central reservation system listed for Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/210633) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery?
Travel Hwy. 60 to Suches, Georgia. From Suches, continue another 11 miles on Hwy. 60 North. Turn left on Rock Creek Road. Hatchery is located 5 miles on right. Rock Creek Road is also FS 69. The first mile is maintained by Fannin County and is paved. The rest of the road is maintained by the U.S. Forest Service and is unpaved.
How do I contact Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery?
You can reach the park at phone: (706) 838-4723 or email: kelly_taylor@fws.gov .
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