Sweetwater Creek State Park
A scenic state park 15 miles from downtown Atlanta centered on the ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester Manufacturing
Atlanta Metro
Diving Rock (Chattahoochee River)
A popular, unofficial spot for jumping into the Chattahoochee River within the National Recreation Area — treat cautiously as conditions
Sope Creek
A historic Civil War-era paper mill ruin site popular with mountain bikers, casual waders, and historians; note that at least
Vickery Creek Waterfall (Roswell Mill)
Once a popular, easily reached Roswell waterfall and swim spot near an old brick mill; at least one 2024 source
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
Olde Rope Mill Park
A calm, shallow stretch of the Little River upstream of Atlanta, popular for wading, tubing, and floating on inflatables.
Yellow River Park
A free, family-friendly wading spot on the Yellow River with adjacent playground access, popular for a casual afternoon.