While most visitors are here to fish or launch into the Apalachicola River near its source, Chattahoochee River Landing Park is notable for its archaeological site and its history.
A significant earthworks, a historic highway, and the location of an 1799 observatory are among the historic features explained on the many interpretive panels within the park.
The park is an Apalachicola River Heritage DestinationResources
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Overview
Trailhead: 30.69904, -84.856655
Address: 269 River Landing Road
Fees: Free
Restroom: At the picnic area
Land manager: City of Chattahoochee
Phone: 850-663-4475
Leashed dogs welcome. Registered campers only at the campground, which occupies a terraced area above the floodplain. Park restrooms were in sorry shape in summer 2023.
Directions
From downtown Chattahoochee, drive west on US 90. Watch for the turnoff for the Chattahoochee River Park and campground on the left. Follow the road downhill towards the river. Park either by the picnic area, pier, or playground.
About the Park
With an extensive natural shoreline along the Apalachicola River, Chattahoochee River Landing Park offers anglers a place to drop a line in from the riverbank or the floating dock.
The park entrance road leads directly to a boat ramp, the first one immediately south of the Woodruff Dam, which is visible upriver.
Picnic table above the boat ramp and dockThis is where the Apalachicola River begins. Formed where the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers meet, their confluence has been trapped behind the hydroelectric dam since 1957.
Behind the dam is Lake Seminole, popular for sport fishing. But back when that long bridge paralleling the entrance road was built, the rivers merged together naturally.
Woodruff Dam above the two bridgesCompleted in 1922, the Victory Bridge was an architectural marvel of its time and the first-ever highway span across the Apalachicola River.
Standing the test of time despite being intentionally dismantled mid-river when the US 90 bridge was built, it dominates the north side of the park.
Floodwater marks on the Victory BridgeInterpretive markers for the Victory Bridge and other sites of historic importance are peppered throughout the park. Most notable is the Chattahoochee Landing Mound.
Several state historic markers also commemorate this significant earthworks constructed over a thousand years ago by native peoples.
Chattahoochee Landing MoundA spur off the entrance road leads downriver, ending at a gate with private property to the south. Large live oaks cap the bluffs.
A parking area for a playground and the trailhead built for the Chattahoochee Nature Trails are along this road south of the earthworks.
Playground and trailhead parkingHiking
In May 2012, we announced the grand opening of the Chattahoochee Nature Trails, which combined boardwalk, improved footpath, and natural surface trails.
At the time, the design won an award from American Trails. However, we found the trailhead, which adjoins a spiffy new playground, roped off with caution tape in summer 2023.
The boardwalk has rotted through. Given the park is in the Apalachicola River floodplain, it’s unlikely it will be rebuilt.
Based on the kiosk map, we scouted for other access points to the trails but could find none blazed or signposted. For now, we have to consider trail access abandoned.
Visit Angus Gholson Nature Park at the top of the bluff instead to take a hike.
Angus Gholson Nature Park Above the Apalachicola River, the community of Chattahoochee hides a natural treasure in its deep ravines—a park named for its native son, botanist Angus Gholson.Camping
Along the entrance road into Chattahoochee River Landing Park, Chattahoochee RV Campground has RV sites with full service hookups with 50 amp service.
RV sites cost $35 per night or $175 a week. Tent sites are $10 per day. Pets welcome. A bathhouse is provided.
To make a reservation or ask questions, call 850-212-8365 or email camphost@chattahoocheefl.gov
RV on a lower terrace of the campgroundPaddling
Chattahoochee River Landing Park is the northernmost launch for the Apalachicola River Blueway, a designated state paddling route.
The 107-mile river is edged by tall bluffs at its northern end, floodplain forests in its middle, and estuary as it draws close to the city of Apalachicola.
Paddlers use established campgrounds and riverside campsites. Apalachicola Riverkeeper provides a data book and maps, and runs an annual paddle trip called the RiverTrek.
Floating dock adjoining the boat rampExplore More!
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