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Island Ford - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Park · Sandy Springs

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Dunwoody Nature Center’s outdoor summer camps at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area – Island Ford are for children ages 9-13.

Features & Attractions

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River and pond exploration

Experience

Island Ford's official camp materials emphasize river exploration, pond canoeing, and hands-on outdoor activities for older kids and families.

Some guided experiences and camp sessions require separate registration.

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Forest trails and outdoor adventure

AmenityFree

Hiking trails and adventure-oriented outdoor programming make Island Ford a strong Family micro-adventure destination in close metro.

Trail access and organized programming vary by site rules and schedule.

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Plan Your Visit

FEESOpen park access and special camp programming can have different pricing or registration requirements.
PARKINGFree Parking Lot
BEST SEASONSSpring, Summer, Fall
FOR FAMILIESFamily Friendly

ACCESSIBILITY

Island Ford is strongest for families comfortable with natural surfaces and trail-based movement, not for families expecting fully paved circulation or compact indoor backup spaces.

GOOD TO KNOW

Island Ford works best as a shorter half-day river-and-trails outing where families can choose a manageable loop and layer in pond or river exploration without committing to a full destination day.

Getting There & Around

8800 Roberts Dr · Sandy Springs, GA
8800 Roberts Dr
Sandy Springs, GA

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