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20 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
19 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 45 min
Reservoir in Georgia, United States.
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21 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 25 miles · 35 min
Art museum in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 28 miles · 40 min
Heritage site in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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22 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 50 min
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States.
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23 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 40 min
Public park in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
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23 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 40 min
Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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23 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 40 min
American museum of The Coca-Cola Company.
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25 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 37 miles · 50 min
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States.
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27 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 35 miles · 45 min
County seat of Hall County, Georgia, United States.
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28 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 41 miles · 55 min
City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States.
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33 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 42 miles · 1 hr
State park in Georgia, United States.
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37 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 51 miles · 1 hr 15 min
Waterfall in Georgia, United States.
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46 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 52 miles · 1 hr 15 min
Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States.
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53 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 64 miles · 1 hr 25 min
Waterfall.
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54 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 81 miles · 1 hr 40 min
Historic site in Calhoun, Georgia, USA.
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56 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 67 miles · 1 hr 40 min
Waterfall.
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60 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 73 miles · 1 hr 55 min
Waterfall.
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89 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 109 miles · 2 hr 10 min
National monument in the United States.
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117 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 160 miles · 3 hr 45 min
U.S. national park in Tennessee and North Carolina.
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127 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 150 miles · 3 hr 15 min
United States National Historic Site near Andersonville, Georgia.
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Distances are straight-line measurements from the city, not driving distance. Saved road estimates have no consistently recorded source date and are not current traffic; estimates to park centers, water locations or inconsistent routes are omitted. Named-destination route links are not verified entrances. Place descriptions come from Wikidata; photo credits below include recorded capture dates when available. A photograph does not show current conditions.
40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 129 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
7 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday…
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10 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (13 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
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10 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America?s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier.
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11 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (14 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Lanier Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
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11 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (16 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to boating and swimming.
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11 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 25 min by car (18 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
West Bank Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
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13 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 25 min by car (19 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery.
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15 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (21 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Van Pugh North Park lies approximately 15 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
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15 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (21 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia.
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18 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (24 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia.
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21 miles east · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr.
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23 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (31 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities.
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23 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (28 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Little Hall Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking, and boating.
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24 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864.
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24 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (31 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
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24 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (27 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Thompson Creek Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
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25 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (35 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Bolding Mill Campground is an excellent choice for camping on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering plenty of comfortable amenities in addition to a well-kept facility.
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25 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (35 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Bolding Mill Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
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25 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (36 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Sweetwater Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
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25 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (36 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Sweetwater Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 45 miles south.
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30 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
For millions of years, granite monadnocks have stood watch over the rivers and forests of Georgia.
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34 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation.
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49 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Carters Lake Project is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District. Carters Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in the Southeast.
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70 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1939 as a "combination wildlife and game-management demonstration area" to demonstrate that wildlife could be restored on worn out, eroded lands. Today, through the efforts of the U.S.
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78 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Hartwell Lake is one of the most popular Corps lakes in the nation. Built by the U.S.
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86 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama.
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88 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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89 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September.
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89 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years.
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92 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
"Ole Dan Tucker was a grand ole man; He washed his face in a fryin' pan; Combed his hair with a wagon wheel; Died with a tooth ache in his heel!" During the 1700's, this famous folk song was sung by slaves in praise of the Reverend Dan…
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96 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is the result of cooperative conservation efforts of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy.
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97 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Fishing is probably the most popular activity on West Point Lake. A dozen creeks and more than 40 square miles of lake provide plenty of good fishing spots for the thousands of anglers who fish here regularly.
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113 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast.
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115 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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117 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Thurmond Lake is the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. The lake encompasses 1,200 miles of shoreline, 70,000 acres of water and 80,000 acres of land.
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118 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge, known as Blowing Wind Cave NWR until 1999, lies just above the Sauty Creek embayment of TVA’s Guntersville Reservoir, seven miles west of Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama.
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124 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements.
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127 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today.
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129 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1981, consists of 199 acres of forested hillside underlain by a massive cave with many stalactite and stalagmite-filled rooms.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 11, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Lake Lanier, High Museum of Art, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Canton, Centennial Olympic Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 19 miles northeast in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 27 miles and 45 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 21 miles southwest in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 25 miles and 35 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 22 miles southwest in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 28 miles and 40 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 25 miles, including Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga) (10 miles northeast), Lanier Park Shelter (Ga) (11 miles northeast), Sawnee (11 miles northeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.