Chattahoochee Bend State Park Explained

Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Map:	USA Georgia#USA
Location:	Coweta County, Georgia
Nearest City:	Newnan, Georgia
Coordinates:	33.4328°N -84.984°W
Area:	2910acres
Established:	July 1, 2011
Governing Body:	Georgia State Park

Chattahoochee Bend State Park is a state park located in Coweta County, Georgia. At 2,910 acres, is one of the state's largest state parks.^[1]

History

The state of Georgia first purchased the land for the park in 1999. In 2006, the state approved $7 million for the first phase of park development.^[2] Beginning in 2008, the Friends of Chattahoochee Bend organization began hosting work days to aid in the development of the park. The park was opened to the public on July 1, 2011. It was the first new state park to open since Tallulah Gorge State Park in 1993.

Area

The park was named for its location along a bend in the Chattahoochee River.^[3] The park includes seven miles of property along the river.^[4]

Facilities and activities

As of 2022, the park offers the following facilities and activities for visitors.^[1]

• Biking trails (3.2 miles)
• Boat ramp
• Cottages
• Campsites
• Hiking trails (12 miles)
• Paddling

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chattahoochee Bend State Park . Georgia Department of Natural Resources Division . 6 Oct 2022.
2. Web site: State park cabins open . Newnan Times-Herald . Sarah Fay Campbell . 16 Jun 2018 . 6 Oct 2022.
3. Web site: History of the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Division . 6 Oct 2022 . Georgia State Parks.
4. Web site: Chattahoochee Bend State Park opens in northwest Coweta . The Citizen . Ben Nelms . 10 July 2011 . 6 Oct 2022.