Cohutta Overlook

Facility · Georgia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Chattahoochee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,423 ft
Elevation

Panoramic views of the Chattahoochee National Forest await those willing to take a brief uphill hike to a rustic stone platform built by the Forest Service in the 1960's. Don't forget your camera for this and other scenic vistas available along Georgia highway 52 between Chatsworth and Ellijay, GA.

Getting there

34.78525, -84.62696 · 34°47'6.9"N 84°37'37.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F515563727986898984746253
Low °F303340475664686760483833
Precip in4.94.75.35.04.65.55.44.34.33.54.65.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cohutta Overlook

Can you reserve a site at Cohutta Overlook?
No. Cohutta Overlook is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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