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From I-77 North, take Exit #83/Hwy 21 North/Sparta/Roaring Gap (you will exit from the left lane). Go North about 13 miles to Traphill Road (State Road 1002), (you will see a brown state park sign) and turn left. Go about 4 miles to John P Frank Parkway (you will see a brown state park sign) and turn right. This road will bring you into the park. From I-77 South, take Exit #85/Hwy 268. Turn right onto Hwy 268 West, go one mile and turn right onto Hwy 21 North. Go North about 12 miles to Traphill Road/State Road 1002, (you will see a brown state park sign) and turn left. Go about 4 miles to John P Frank Parkway (you will see a brown state park sign) and turn right. This road will bring you into the park.
The camp ground was great. The hiking was great. The views were amazing. The restrooms were decent enough. The trails and campground were dog friendly. Each campsite had its own large picnic table and fire pit with grill top. There was no playground but lots to explore for kids.
I’m not hiker- so this is exhausting for me. But it’s totally worth it. This park is absolutely beautiful. The hike going up, all the way to the top of the mountain is breathtaking, just looking at the view of the trees, watching birds and pure calmness. I suggest going during fall when it’s a bit cooler because summer… will be a sweaty hike! But… when you find the waterfall..it’s swim time. I’ve seen few people bring their picnic basket and bathing suit- and go for swim, eat and pretty much enjoy listening to the water stream. It can crowded but you’ll be fine if you don’t mind people.
Expect to spend about half a day going the full hike. And be ready for those stairs. They’re brutal.
Dog friendly- but bring a much younger fur baby, because this can be painful for senior dogs! I have one! 😁. We brought her for hike prior to her osteoarthritis and she loves it! Your doggy will love this park!
This place was absolutely beautiful now I did miss the opportunity to see stone mountain but I did get some great pictures of the nature that it provided. I came here for my mother's wedding this passed weekend, they got married at the church on park grounds and it was a beautiful ceremony! I would recommend visiting if you have not already!.
Very nice park. Hiking around and over the mountain was challenging. Nice waterfalls. Great camping with level tent site.
Absolutely gorgeous, lots of walking but totally worth it. By lots of walking I mean to get to the bottom of the 200' tall waterfall it is around 300 steps down and 300 steps back up. The Stone Mountain viewing area by the homestead area provided truly stunning views, not to mention we saw several people climbing the rock face while we were there. The homestead and the story of the family that lived in the homestead for many years was pretty interesting. Our favorite was definitely the waterfall.
