Each of the 63 state parks in Georgia has beautiful scenery and something distinctive to offer visitors – after all, they wouldn’t have that lofty state park designation if they didn’t! Even so, some of them manage to be just a little more spectacular than some of the others thanks to unique features. One of the Peach State’s most stunning parks is Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge, GA. This beautiful preserve has a unique ecosystem, plus miles of hiking trails, amazing views, and opportunities for fishing and camping. It’s one of the most underrated parks in the state and definitely worthy of an adventure! Check it out:

Panola Mountain State Park is under half an hour's drive from Atlanta, but it may as well be a world away with how remote and alien this place feels.
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Like nearby Stone Mountain, Panola Mountain is a monadrock. These are large rocks made up of hard substances like granite that stick out above the surrounding area, which has typically eroded with time.
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Monadrocks make for a unique ecosystem that you won't find elsewhere, so places like Panola Mountain are often home to unique species that have difficulty surviving elsewhere.
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Stone Mountain seen much development over the years, with lots of quarrying. Panola Mountain remains protected. This untouched landscape is magnificent and provides such unique views.
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There are miles of hiking trails to explore here, plus fishing lakes.
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The surrounding forests are beautiful at any time of year.
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This is such a unique landscape!
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Panola Mountain State Park is a beautiful year-round destination for anyone looking to check out one of the most underrated state parks in Georgia.
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For more information about this unique state park in Stockbridge, GA, check out the official Panola Mountain State Park Facebook page or the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website.

Our friends at Alltrails have plenty of great information about all the beautiful trails at Panola Mountain State Park. Avid hikers will definitely want to consider a free trial of Alltrails+ – you’ll get to enjoy all kinds of benefits, like downloadable trail maps and turn-by-turn directions. No more worrying about losing the trail just because your phone signal got lost in the woods!

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Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center, 2620 Georgia 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281, USA