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  1. MAILING ADDRESS
  2. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area;
  3. 1978 Island Ford Parkway;
  4. Dunwoody, GA 30350;
  5. Telephone: 404-394-7912
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  7. DIRECTIONS
  8. The Area is in the northwestern part of the state. The 48-mile long area of the Chattahoochee River includes 16 units in northwest Atlanta.
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  10. WHEN TO VISIT
  11. Open year round. Climate: January, 32 to 56 degrees F; July, 85 to 92 degrees F. Average annual precipitation, 48 - 56 inches.
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  13. POINTS OF INTEREST
  14. A series of sites along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River, north of Atlanta, are preserved so the public can enjoy recreation and visit historic spots.
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  16. ACTIVITIES
  17. NPS guided tours; picnic areas; backcountry use; hiking; boating; boat rental; boat ramp; fishing.
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  19. GENERAL INFORMATION
  20. Food, supplies, and overnight accommodations are available in the surrounding communities.
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