Dawson Forest - City of Atlanta Tract - Nature preserve in Dawsonville - , USA

Very unique area trails abound for horses bicycles and walking and of course dog walking There is a $7 per day fee for trails and for camping you can camp here for 14 Days. On another note this is actually a historic site There still stands a 2 story concrete structure that's completely fenced in with no trespassing signs. In it Was housed a nuclear reactor the intention being to build the first nuclear aircraft. President Kennedy put a stop to that nonsense in 1962. If you're looking for some radioactive isotopes this is the place for you, Just kidding.

The Dawson Forest is a great place for outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and more. I’ve kayaked the Etowah River with the Georgia Kayak Fishing Club. Check out the group on FB for more trips. Amazing experience with great friends! Side notes, don’t trash this place. If you pack it in, pack it out. Always wear a life jacket on the river.

Camoing us available here for self registration fee of $7. Beautiful pine tree area with plenty of room and hiking.

Great place to hunt,hike,and ride horses

It's a great river to kayak! Highly recommend. 1. Water is moving at a good speed. Not too fast, not too slow. Just the right speed for people to move forward and enjoy the scenery at the same time. 2. Enough shades by trees that you dont need sunscreen. I forgot to out on sunscreen and I was worried bc thats one of the most crucial part when ur kayaking. But, they had enough trees that covers the river trail most of the time. 3. Very quiet and calm river... Two things I didnt like about it. 1. River doesn't seem to be clean. 2. Spiders. If you dont like them, dont go near the sides, or branches that are sticking out from the sides.

This is the 10,000 plus acre home to the old Nuclear Aircraft Research Facility. There are lots of trails, unpaved roads, and "woods roads" that are great for riding mountain bikes, horses, and your favorite car, truck, or Jeep. Check the maps for the roads and trails. We were there during nice dry weather. I would be careful getting off the main roads without 4 wheel drive in less than perfect weather. Shoal Creek road crosses the creek. The water appeared to be around 16" deep at the crossing spot, but is subject to change anytime. We had a great time. When we went, there was a $7 per person, per day trail use fee that can be payed at the main parking lot.

To access the trail enter from North using Dawson Forest Road. Parking available at horse parking. The Red and blue trails are not connected through the bridge.

It's peaceful and beautiful! I enjoy kayaking, so I am able to see a lot of wildlife. I've seen river otters, deer, bear, turtle, snakes and beaver. PLEASE DON'T LITER. THESE ANIMALS DONT COME TO YOUR HOME AND LEAVE THEIR TRASH. SHOW THEM YOU CARE! PICK UP YOUR TRASH. THIS INCLUDES CIGARETTE BUTTS!