Stone Mountain Park Activities Recreation & GolfENJOY THE OUTDOORSExplore Our Recreation & GolfEnjoy Atlanta’s favorite outdoor gym! Explore hiking trails, paved lanes for walking, biking, and jogging, and fish, kayak or paddleboard on Stone Mountain Lake. Take the 1-mile hike to the top of Stone Mountain for amazing 360 degree views of the city. Recreation & Golf RecreationFishing in Stone Mountain LakeFishing is permitted on the lake from 6:00 a.m. until Midnight. We have five types of fish in the lake: bass, carp, crappie, catfish, and bream. More Details RecreationHiking TrailsStone Mountain Park features 15 miles of hiking and walking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Enjoy the 5-mile trail around the base, the 1-mile trail to the summit and more! More Details RecreationStuddard Picnic AreaEnjoy a family picnic in a beautiful wooded area near the mountain. Public use tables are available on a first come, first serve basis. Public use grills are also available to be shared by several groups. More Details RecreationTriangle Picnic AreaThe Triangle Picnic Area is located on Robert E. Lee Blvd. and is the closest public picnic area to the Crossroads area. Public use tables are available on a first come, first serve basis. More Details GolfTwo 18-Hole Golf CoursesLocated in one of the most popular attractions in Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain Golf Club features two championship golf courses and offers scenic views of historic Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain Lake. More Details RecreationWalk, Jog or BikeWalkers, joggers, and bicyclists can circle the mountain on a 5 mile loop. Motor vehicle traffic is one-way on the back side of the mountain with wide, dedicated lanes for jogging and biking. More Details RecreationWalk-Up Trail to Top of Stone MountainWhile on top, 1,683 feet above sea level, enjoy amazing views of downtown Atlanta, the North Georgia mountains and the surrounding area. On a haze-free day, you can see 60 miles from the mountain. More Details The Reviews Are In“A gem of a natural park. Filled with beautiful scenery and hiking trails. The roads allow for great cycling as well, as the speed limits are 25 mph or less. The lakes have plenty of room for kayaking and paddle boarding. Hiking to the top of Stone Mountain was incredible. It only takes about 30-45 minutes to reach the summit, and the views are wonderful. We stayed at the campground and it’s one of our all time favorites. There’s so much to see, we wish we had more time. We highly recommend! Chris G., Google Review,, May 2023“Love the different rec. areas. Somehow growing up in metro ATL I never realized you could do so much here. That was the case until last month I bought a year long parking pass. Which I have used 3-4 times now. They have a playground. Lake for fishing, kayaking, boating whatever. Campground. Tons of trails to hike or run or bike. Today we hiked to the top of the mountain. Just stunning. Shows and festivities We are going to go to a fest. there next week. It’s just a lot for one place. Great job S.M!” Sarah T, May 2023
