Visitor Guide

Rocky Mountain Recreation Area

4054 Big Texas Valley Road Northwest, Rome , GA 30165

706-802-5087

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$5 Daily Parking Fee (Cash Only)

Rocky Mountain Recreation is a beautiful public fishing area in Rome located close to the Chattahoochee National Forest and features 3 lakes with great fishing and a beach for swimming.  Enjoy the outdoors with bike trails, hiking trails, geocaching, archery and wildlife viewing. Make it a weekend and enjoy camping.

Fishing

  • Fish Species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, crappie, hybrid striped-white bass.
  • Three lakes include Antioch Lake West, Antioch Lake East and Heath Lake
  • Heath Lake is only open the first 10 days of each month for fishing
  • A valid Georgia Fishing License is required to fish on this area
  • Concrete boat ramps and fishing jetties

Amenities

  • Public beach for swimming (no lifeguard on duty)
    Please note: swimming is only permitted on the public beach, it is not allowed anywhere else on any of the lakes
  • Public restrooms
  • Picnic shelters & picnic tables
  • Scenic overlooks
  • 13 miles of trails for hiking and biking
  • Archery range located near Heath Lake
  • Group picnic area (reservation only)
  • Some facilities are ADA accessible

Parking

Fee: A daily parking is required for all visitors: $5

  • Cash is required for parking fee – exact change only. The beach entrance kiosk also accepts credit cards.
  • An Annual Pass ($30) is available by mail order. Get details
  • The Georgia State Park’s Pass is not accepted at Rocky Mountain PFA. Rocky Mountain PFA parking permit required (one per vehicle). WMA license is not required.

Camping

  • Tent ($12/night)  & RV camping ($30/night)
  • Open year-round, must reserve online
  • Group primitive camping (reservation only)
  • Restroom and shower facilities
  • Dump station on-site
  • Camping located near public beach
  • Lakeside camping spots
    Reserve Camping Online

Map of Rocky Mountain Recreation Area Amenities & Trails

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