🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Morgan Falls (below the dam)
A popular Atlanta-metro spot on the Chattahoochee below Morgan Falls Dam, good for tubing and relaxed swimming in eddies away from the main current — check the release schedule before visiting.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Variable, dam-release dependent
Water Type
River recreation below hydroelectric dam
Managed By
Georgia Power (dam) + adjacent public park access
County
Fulton County, Georgia
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Morgan Falls Overlook Park, Sandy Springs, GA
Access Notes:
Easy park access; popular for tubing beyond the main flow, where rocks/shrubs create a calmer eddy
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace