Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy a wide variety of activities available to them not only within the community of Achasta but also the surrounding Dahlonega and Lumpkin area. With a short 30 minute drive you can be at the start of the historic Appalachian Trail located in Springer Mountain, Georgia. For more information about the Appalachian Trail you can visit www.nps.gov/appa

With the beautiful natural surroundings of the North Georgia Mountains and the Chestatee River, Achasta offers activities for every family's lifestyle. From hiking the many planned trails to a picnic at the river parks, activities at Achasta are endless. Enjoy a day on the river with friends kayaking, tubing or rafting. Release all your daily cares with a relaxing day of fishing or swimming with the family. Enjoy the nature all around you.

Take a half day to enjoy mountain climbing or biking. Spend an afternoon riding horses through the beautiful mountain scenery. Drive into Dahlonega to go gold panning with the family and see what luck brings you. Or take the short trip to Lake Lanier to enjoy a day of boating and water skiing.