Sweetwater creek state park

Hike, paddle, stay and play: there's a ton of great ways to explore and adventure at Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta.

Are you ready for the ultimate yet spooky road trip adventure? Check out some of the eeriest abandoned places in Georgia.

Hike the Sweetwater Creek Red Trail to a historic Civil War mill on a rushing, whitewater-filled creek at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Atlanta.

Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below. Additional trails wind through fields and forest, showcasing ferns, magnolias, wild azaleas and hardwoods. Park rangers lead informative hikes to these areas…

On our way back home from Florida, we decided to stop half way and stay the night outside of Atlanta, Georgia. I found Sweetwater Creek State Park and knew we had to stop and hike here. Nestled on …

Atlanta is a busy place. Everyone seems to be going 24/7 and sometimes it seems hard to slow down. However, right outside the city is a sanctuary perfect for slowing down, Sweetwater Creek State Park. The park is full of beautiful hiking trails and a large creek that flows near the ruins of an old…

Combine Sweetwater Creek State Park's Red and White trails for a nice, long hike to mill ruins and remote areas of the park.

We hiked one of GA’s most iconic state parks - Sweetwater Creek State Park! This park has everything you could ask for - rapids, wildlife, and history. Even better? It’s just outside of Atlanta! Pair SWC with Frog Rock Brewery in Austell, and you’ve got the perfect summer hike and beer day. 🐸🍻🌿 Click the link in bio to find our articles! #trailsandtap #sweetwatercreekstatepark #sweetwatercreek #frogrockbrewery #drinklocal #gabeer #hiking #gastateparks #exploregeorgia #georgiahikers…

Explore Civil War ruins and “The Hunger Games” filming locations at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, Georgia.

Tips for Visiting Sweetwater Creek State Park | Sweetwater Creek State Park is home to hiking trails, camp sites, and a set for The Hunger Games movies. Explore this state park 19 miles from Atlanta, Georgia. Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, Georgia is 30 minutes from Atlanta, making it a popular hiking destination. It's one of Georgia’s most visited state parks. The park has the George Sparks Reservoir as well as Sweetwater Creek. | Find more travel tips at…

Sweetwater Creek State Park GA

Hike the White Trail, a 4-mile loop to Civil War mill ruins, a tumbling creek and quiet meadows at Georgia's Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta.

A lesser known park around Georgia, Sweetwater Creek State Park has served as a lush wooded escape from Atlanta since 1972. Spearheaded by the Georgia Conservancy, Sweetwater Creek state park lies just 15 miles from downtown, but it houses over 2,500 acres of protected land and wilderness. The park also houses the ruins of the New Manchester Mill, which was burned down during

I took this picture of Muddy Creek Falls at the Swallow Falls State Park during my family’s annual trip to Deep Creek Lake.

Explore 65mb's 32236 photos on Flickr!

Several parks in the metro area and beyond have some amazing things to see and, in many cases, give some insight into Georgia’s history.

This was my first time here, just went to scout it out and see what was available for photography. Lots of interesting areas, I'll be going back this fall.

We hiked one of GA’s most iconic state parks - Sweetwater Creek State Park! This park has everything you could ask for - rapids, wildlife, and history. Even better? It’s just outside of Atlanta! Pair SWC with Frog Rock Brewery in Austell, and you’ve got the perfect summer hike and beer day. 🐸🍻🌿 Click the link in bio to find our articles! #trailsandtap #sweetwatercreekstatepark #sweetwatercreek #frogrockbrewery #drinklocal #gabeer #hiking #gastateparks #exploregeorgia #georgiahikers…

We hiked one of GA’s most iconic state parks - Sweetwater Creek State Park! This park has everything you could ask for - rapids, wildlife, and history. Even better? It’s just outside of Atlanta! Pair SWC with Frog Rock Brewery in Austell, and you’ve got the perfect summer hike and beer day. 🐸🍻🌿 Click the link in bio to find our articles! #trailsandtap #sweetwatercreekstatepark #sweetwatercreek #frogrockbrewery #drinklocal #gabeer #hiking #gastateparks #exploregeorgia #georgiahikers…

1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122