Panola Mountain State Park

This state park was created to protect a 100-acre granite monadnock (mountain) often compared to Stone Mountain near Atlanta. Minimally developed, Panola Mountain shelters rare plants and animals of the Piedmont region. Visitors may explore nature on their own or they may join park staff for nature programs and guided hikes into the conservation area. Due to its delicate ecological features, Panola Mountain was designated a National Natural Landmark.

Facilities

759 Acres Picnic Area with 4 Shelters Interpretive Center Nature Trails/ Fitness Trail

Activities

• Hiking: 2 miles of self-guided nature walks and 1-mile fitness trail
• Guided 3.5-mile hikes on weekends (only with a prior arrangement call at least 2 days ahead)
• Educational Programs
• Interpretive Exhibits

Annual Special Events
subject to change . . . also, see the Events Calendar

• Spring Wildflower Walk (April)
• Fall Wildflower Walk (September)
• Wildlife Programs

Nearby Attractions

• Hard Labor Creek State Park and Golf Course
• Indian Springs State Park
• High Falls State Park
• Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park
• Atlanta, Ga.

Contact Information

Panola Mountain State Conservation Park
2600 Highway 155 S.W.
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 389-7801

Park Hours:  September 15 - April 14, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (or dark);   April 15 - September 14, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Interpretive Center Hours:  Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.; Closed Monday except major holidays.

Directions

Located 18 miles southeast of Atlanta on Ga. Hwy. 155 via I-20 exit #36.