McIntosh
Reserve Park is a 527-acre facility operated through the Carroll County Recreation Department.
Named for Chief William McIntosh, Jr., the park is located approximately 35 miles southwest of
Atlanta and can be reached via GA Hwy 16 from Carrollton or Newnan, and GA Hwy 5 from
Douglasville. A county maintained road that connects to GA Hwy 5 two miles west of Whitesburg,
GA provides direct access to the park. The park is open year round with the exceptions of
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Park opens at 8 am.
McIntosh
Reserve has been developed as a park by Carroll County in order to provide for the public enjoyment
of the site´s natural and cultural resources. Acquired by Carroll County in 1978, the park
contains part of the Chief´s plantation known as "Lochau Talofau," or Acorn Bluff. Chief
William McIntosh, Jr. was the son of a Scottish Captain in the British Army and a full-blooded Creek
Indian woman belonging to the influential Wind Clan of the Creek Nation. He ultimately rose to
the rank of Chief in the Coweta tribe of Lower Creeks, only to die at the hands of his own people on
May 1, 1825. Today, visitors to the site can camp, hike and picnic on the ground where two
diverse cultures collided, causing the death of an important historical figure.
Over 14 miles of multi-use trails wind through the reserve and alongside the
Chattahoochee River, which forms the southern boundary. Hikers, bicycle enthusiasts, and
equestrians can enjoy these trails year round. Model airplane enthusiasts will enjoy the grass
airstrip located in the lower park near the camping area, and kids will like fishing in one of two
ponds or the Chattahoochee River. Rafting and canoeing is allowed with access to the river at
Whitesburg. Family reunions, picnics, weddings, birthday parties, and special events take
advantage of the unique scenery in this riverside park, and all of these activities, including
primitive camping can be arranged through park staff. During the summer season, the Spray and Splash water park is open to children from 10 am until 6 pm daily for a small fee.
Annual events include the Easter Festival, Fall Festival w/Native American Pow-Wow,
Halloween Carnival and Santa Program. Other events include the "Chattahoochee
Challenge Car Show", Rendezvous events, Mountain Biking events, horse events, track events,
scouting functions, orienteering, and other outdoor activities.
McIntosh Reserve may be contacted by calling (770) 830-5879, Fax (770) 214-3124, or
by utilizing our website at: www.carrollcountyrec.com.
Reservations for camping and pavilion usage may be made by phone or in person, Monday thru Friday,
9am until 5pm.
* Please note, McIntosh Reserve is a gated facility.
