In 2022, over 3.5 million people visited Georgia’s Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. This recreational hotspot centers around (you guessed it!) the one and only Chattahoochee River. This roughly 430-mile landmark is one of the country’s smallest river systems, but it still manages to offer plenty of adventure opportunities for outdoor explorers.
If you grew up in Georgia, Alabama, or Florida, you might be familiar with the Chattahoochee as a chill summer fun destination. In warm months, it’s pretty common to see swimsuit-clad crowds floating down the river on intertubes. This river provides even more than meets the eye, though. See what else it has in store with this list of eight fun outdoor activities to try on the Chattahoochee River.