After living a number of years in Tennessee up the road from Chester Frost Park, when I decided to…read morereturn to the area as a visitor, I needed a place to camp and I knew this park would fit the bill. I have visited the park numerous times over the years while I lived here, but had never camped or stayed in the camping area. The park is well-maintained, at least the campsites are. They have easy access and are nice and level with good fire pits in picnic tables for each one. Being from the area, it was not a surprise to me to have the Lake level low when I was here in March because I know that TVA lowers the lake every winter for flood control And raises it back up in April so the water level didn't bother me. The check-in experience online was simple and straightforward. The staff at the range station are outstanding, very personable and friendly. I stayed for a week and enjoyed myself. The only downside was the showers and the bath houses. They are a little rundown and need to be upgraded. Other than that. It's a nice campground clean and well kept. People were friendly and it's a beautiful area to hang out and just enjoy the outdoors.

What a grand campground!! It was a gift from TVA in 1958 to the county for public use…read more Not only was there a campground, there was a day use beach & playground! We just spent 3 nights with two other families there. One family has two littles, one couple had their young grandson, and we are part time empty nesters. There is something for everyone!!! Lots of water for our kayaks, other's jet skis and of course several boat docks! The RV sites are good size, with water & electric. Tent camping sites looked pretty good as well. It is a truly hidden jewel so close to Chattanooga & Dayton TN. Been living in East TN for 21 years and never knew about this wonderful spot. We will be back!

This was a beautiful State Park. Lots of amenities, picnic areas, bathrooms, camping spots. The…read morecabins were restricted to guests only so I didn't see them. The trails were perfect. A mixture of easy and not so easy. But this almost 63yo made it! The falls were gorgeous to behold. Would definitely return.

Very cool place awesome hike. Dipping in the water on a hot day was amazing. All kinds of beautiful…read morenature and sounds. Brought a publix sub from florida to enjoy out here

It does not matter if you have a boat or a beach chair there is plenty to do and relax with her at…read moreChester Frost. Enjoy the sand beach and a snow cone while letting the kids swim until they are tired or get a camp spot and enjoy!

Zero rating. Do not rent from TLC. Customer service stinks. Last September my son in law rented a…read morelake home for our family vacation. It was not very clean. The front of the frig had stuff spilled on it , the burners on the stove had crusty stuff around them, dust on furniture tables was heavy. Towels in master bedroom were shreds, literally. My husband & I went to the local dollar general & bought towels & washcloths. The lights on the dock did not work. Outdoor furniture was so bad you didn't dare sit on it. The neighbors dogs came over everyday & pooped right where you walk to the dock. I left my brand new IPad there plugged in, emailed property host within 6 hours of us leaving. No response for 2 days from her. She wasn't concerned. I would have paid reward for it. I feel that cleaning crew is enjoying it. These people should not be in rental business!

This business seems to be attempting to remove bad reviews, because the one I wrote previously is…read morenow gone, and they had a BBB review removed as well. They deny that I ever stayed at one of their properties - such is the level of their deception. Do not use this business, because their lying tactics and customer service are absurdly terrible. In a dispute with my credit card company, they made up a few pieces of evidence to try to prove their case, though luckily for me, my credit card company took my viewpoint when I presented them with the actual facts and evidence. Incredibly deceitful business.

From day use to camping to fishing, this is a great state park. We stopped to take a nice walk with…read morethe dogs. I noticed the camping, fishing, lots of places to hike and lots of entry to the water. Definitely a great day trip

I was in the Harrison area for a long weekend with my husband, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law…read more We picked Harrison Bay State Park for our morning hike on Sunday morning. We love a good hike, so we picked the park's longest hike - the Bay Point Loop trail (a 4.5-mile loop). The park's website calls the trail "moderate" but we definitely felt it was easy. Very flat and not very strenuous - more of a walk than a hike! But the entire trail loops around a winding peninsula on Harrison Bay - so you have water views throughout the hike (which was lovely)! Even on a Sunday during our COVID summer, the trail wasn't crowded. We only saw a few other hikers or runners. The trail is a little hard to find - the park's signage isn't great - but if you find the parking lot behind the marina, the trail is sort of hiding at the back of the parking lot. For a fairly easy hike, this trail has some gorgeous water views. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

We were looking for somewhere to swim while on vacation here in Ellijay. We found this place, which…read morewas Only $5 to get into. We were excited to swimming, the lady at the booth was super nice. When we drove in, it was an incredibly small area of lake roped off, and it was full of young children swimming. It seems like a great place for families with kids to go swimming in a safe area and enjoy the day but it was not our cup of tea. If you are a couple who does not have children, this is not the place for you. It's very much a place for families and kids to go swim. We decided not to swim there and went to carters like dam instead, which the guy at the booth recommended. Carter's lake dam is a regular lake, and was incredibly peaceful and clean. If you have kids come to Harris branch, if you don't then go to carters dam!

This is a beautiful, incredible state park that is so worth the trek (driving and walking wise)…read more There are a couple different lookout spots you'll want to check out, and at the security hut they give you a map so you know where to go. All of the workers were so friendly and helpful here. The hike at the very top was perfect- about a mile or so, the scenic lookout is about halfway through so you can take a break if you need. There's a good amount of elevation to get your heartbeat going but then it calms down after awhile. At the outlook, it would be easy to sit and enjoy the few for a long time. It's stunning. You can also take a fork in the path to visit the Fort that's here (thus named Fort Mountain). There are some info signs explaining the mysterious origins of the fort and it's pretty interesting.

Fort Mountain State Park is one of few favorites places to visit, especially in the spring or in…read morethe fall. The scenery is simply picturesque. Despite the harsh cold winds of winter, we had the sun which made it bearable and our hike was splendid on the day we visited. Our first stop had to be the visitor center to get a new annual pass & patches. The attendants helped us secure the pass that best matched our needs. The visitor center has restrooms and a gift store. For my girlfriend, it's always difficult to resist the items --- t-shirts, stuffed animals, historical books, camping supplies, snacks --- they sell there. If I am not mistaken, I believe they also sell firewood and ice for those looking to camp. If you need a map of the park, it can be found here as well. We then headed to the lake to hike the trail that circles it. It's an easy trail, so it makes for a nice walk for chatting and stopping to admire the views of the lake and mountainside. The beach at the lake is relatively small, but the facilities there are nice, with boat rentals, playground, picnic tables, and putt-putt golf. Im assuming a lot of these services are seasonal because we saw no one using them. I did like that there was a ramp that led from the parking lot to the beach for visitors that may have mobility issues. We hiked several different trails, and all were well blazed. The trails that led to fire tower and the stone wall had informational signs. Unfortunately the fire tower can only be viewed from the outside. I would love to see the view from the top! But if it's views you are interested in, checkout the overlook trail! The view is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! We also did the Big Rock Nature Trail (trailhead is near the lake dam). The 3/4-mile trail led to a beautiful waterfall. We didn't touch the Gahuti Trail this time, but we plan to do it next time we come back; it's challenging but very beautiful from what I have read about the trail. I would recommend it if you have a day for a hiking adventure. Snacks and water are required. The cabins and cottages all look well maintained from the outside and are located in beautiful areas of the park. We didn't check out the campground, but it's near the lake, but Fort Mountain State Park seems to have something for everyone!