Picnic area at the northern end of the Jones Bridge unit of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
There are two picnic areas at the Jones Bridge Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, though neither are very convenient and require hiking to get to them. They are for having a snack during a hike, not for hosting a family outing. There are no grills.
NORTH END PICNIC AREA
There are three picnic tables at the north end of the park, about a third of a mile from the parking lot. Find the trail along the Chattahoochee River and take a left. You will first come to a large field with nothing in it. After crossing a footbridge you will come to a second open area, though this one has more trees. This is where the picnic tables are located.
SOUTH END PICNIC AREA
There are a few picnic tables at the very southern end of the Jones Bridge unit in a large field near the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, which is open to school groups only. Since the public cannot park at CREEC, the closest parking is at the Jones Bridge Boat Ramp near the center of the park unit, and it’s over a mile hike from there. As I said, these tables are for those hiking the trails and who want to stop for a snack.
While I doubt that you will ever find all of these tables taken, if so, walk up the hill to CREEC. There is a large picnic area next to the building, and if there are no school groups, I doubt anyone will care if you use them.
Large field with a few picnic tables at the southern end of the Jones Bridge Unit of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
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Last updated on May 16, 2024
