Regulations United States Tallulah Gorge State Park
Tallulah Gorge floor
Hiking
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Permit required
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
» Gorge Floor (Sliding Rock) Permits:
› Free permits are required to access the gorge floor and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit.
› Permits will be issued after a safety briefing. Briefings start promptly at 8AM, 10AM and 12PM while supplies last.
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› Permits are not transferable and may not be reserved in advance. Permits limited to 100 per day.
Published by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks & Historic Sites Division · Tallulah Gorge State Park
In Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests; In Tallulah Gorge State Park
Regulated zone
Tallulah Gorge State Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
» Climbing Wall Permits:
› Free permits are required to access the climbing area and can be obtained at the Interpretive Center on the day of your visit. Permits are available from 8AM -2PM.
Published by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks & Historic Sites Division · Tallulah Gorge State Park
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Prohibited during a period
Climbing · 1 Feb to 21 Mar
Not in force on 30 October 2026
The dates are not exact.
» Climbing Wall Permits:
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› Climbing permits are not issued from February 1 through the third week of March due to peregrine falcon nesting activity. If nesting activity is confirmed this closure could extend into early June.
Published by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks & Historic Sites Division · Tallulah Gorge State Park