Top rated National forests in Sandy Springs, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated National forests in Sandy Springs

Experience the best that Sandy Springs has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 25 places from National forest category.

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Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area

National forest

4.90 (1.8K reviews) (~111.12 km from centre)

Foothills Parkway

National forest

4.90 (185 reviews) (~207.44 km from centre)

Cohutta Wilderness

National forest

Massive 37,000-acre wilderness with 90 miles of hiking & backpacking trails & 2 river trails.

4.90 (66 reviews) (~117.09 km from centre)

Nantahala National Forest

National forest

Camping, whitewater rafting & 600 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & more.

4.80 (9.4K reviews) (~160.54 km from centre)

Cherokee National Forest

National forest

Mountain reserve known for hiking, wildlife & whitewater rafting, with campgrounds & picnic areas.

4.80 (7.7K reviews) (~240.53 km from centre)

DuPont State Recreational Forest

National forest

Massive nature preserve featuring mountains, waterfalls, lakes, seasonal hunting & hiking trails.

4.80 (3.7K reviews) (~215.01 km from centre)

Issaqueena Falls Waterfall

National forest

👍👍 Very pretty. There's a playform to look at the waterfall. You can also climb down to the water, but it requires some fitness.

4.80 (793 reviews) (~151.48 km from centre)

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest

National forest

Primitive forest with giant, centuries-old trees, suitable for day-hiking & picnicking.

4.80 (551 reviews) (~164.74 km from centre)

Burnt Mountain Lookout

Scenic spot

4.80 (364 reviews) (~67.76 km from centre)

Blue Ridge Parkway Pisgah Access

National forest

4.80 (140 reviews) (~216.93 km from centre)

Citico Creek Wilderness

National forest

👍👍 Don't go, Boo, Hisss, waste of time. Full of trees rocks rivers animals fresh air sunshine when you can see it from under all that other stuff, that is if you really want to look at something other than your feet. Cause you might fall in one of those pesky rivers or fall down the side of one maybe t...

4.80 (37 reviews) (~167.34 km from centre)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

National forest

Area for outdoor recreation, with petroglyphs, historic sites & part of the Appalachian Trail.

4.70 (11.8K reviews) (~96.05 km from centre)

Conasauga River Snorkeling Hole

National forest

4.70 (129 reviews) (~121.49 km from centre)

Holly Creek Picnic Area

National forest

👍👍 Such a beautiful place. I grew up in chatsworth this is one of my favorite places around.

4.70 (104 reviews) (~102.05 km from centre)

Talladega National Forest

National forest

Leafy destination with trails for hiking, mountain biking & all-terrain vehicles, plus camping.

4.60 (3.4K reviews) (~138.07 km from centre)

Oconee National Forest

National forest

850 miles of trails through almost 867,000 acres of forest with streams, rivers & campgrounds.

4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~102.69 km from centre)

Cherokee Lake Recreation Area

National forest

👍 The sign said Cherokee lake recreation area. It was a dirt road with swampy areas on the left, then the road ends at a neat little park. There were kaki boaters and a lone fisherman on the fishing pier. We stopped and walked the park to the fishing pier. The pier was low on the water and was built i...

4.60 (120 reviews) (~128.35 km from centre)

Sassafras Mtn. Summit

National forest

4.60 (80 reviews) (~193.95 km from centre)

Big Laurel Falls

National forest

👍👍 This makes for a nice short hike. It is about 1/2 mile out to the waterfall, and another 1/2 mile back. Fairly good trail, with some steps up and down and a few places with some short wooden poles on the ground to step across some wet spots. Lots of laurel bushes. A nice small wooden bridge at the c...

4.60 (48 reviews) (~145.57 km from centre)

North River Checking Station

National forest

4.60 (44 reviews) (~156.24 km from centre)

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Top rated National forests in Sandy Springs, United States