Best Time to Visit Georgia National Parks
Georgia has 11 National Park Service units that report visitation. Below, each is ranked by annual visits, with the month our data recommends for the best balance of light crowds, comfortable weather and daylight. Crowds peak in summer almost everywhere — the recommended months show where the quieter shoulder seasons fall.
| Park | Annual visits | Best time | Busiest | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AppalachianNational Scenic Trail | 6,215,118 | September | Jul | Feb |
| Chattahoochee RiverNational Recreation Area | 2,901,903 | December | Jun | Dec |
| Kennesaw MountainNational Battlefield Park | 1,179,671 | December | Jul | Dec |
| Chickamauga & ChattanoogaNational Military Park | 971,647 | October | Jul | Jan |
| Martin Luther King, Jr.National Historical Park | 647,349 | October | Jun | Oct |
| Fort PulaskiNational Monument | 356,993 | January | Jul | Jan |
| Fort FredericaNational Monument | 243,027 | November | Mar | Sep |
| Ocmulgee MoundsNational Historical Park | 141,905 | January | Sep | Jan |
| AndersonvilleNational Historic Site | 61,850 | September | May | Jan |
| Cumberland IslandNational Seashore | 60,299 | October | Mar | Jan |
| Jimmy CarterNational Historical Park | 39,101 | October | Sep | Jan |