Stephens district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Toccoa

Toccoa is a town in Stephens district, Georgia, United States, home to about 8,283 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 waterfalls, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Toccoa Falls (4 km), Currahee Mountain (8 km) and Lake Yonah (15 km).

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Toccoa, Georgia
Toccoa, Stephens district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Toccoa at a glance

Location
Stephens district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 8,283
Coordinates
34.5773° N, 83.3324° W
Places within 50 km
143 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Toccoa

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Toccoa

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Toccoa. The closest is Rock Quarry Mountain (4 km); the best-known is Currahee Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Toccoa

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Toccoa. The closest is Henderson Falls Park (2 km); the best-known is Toccoa Falls (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Toccoa

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Toccoa. The closest is Barnes Lake (5 km); the best-known is Lake Yonah (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Toccoa

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Toccoa. The closest is Merritt School (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Toccoa

17 churches within 100 km of Toccoa. The closest is Liberty Hill Baptist Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Toccoa

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Toccoa. The closest is Pritchett Swamp (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Toccoa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Toccoa
  2. 8 km Currahee Mountain · viewpoint, Stephens
  3. 15 km Chenocetah Mountain · viewpoint, Habersham
  4. 34 km Tugalo Dam · dam, Habersham
  5. 5 km Lake Yonah · lake, Stephens
  6. 12 km Toccoa Falls · waterfall, Stephens
  7. 4 km Back to Toccoa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Toccoa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4281Rock Quarry Mountain (4 km)
    Waterfalls3438Henderson Falls Park (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2534Barnes Lake (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1318Merritt School (4 km)
    Churches1317Liberty Hill Baptist Church (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Pritchett Swamp (29 km)
    Museums79Gathany Museum (4 km)
    Other attractions49Oconee County Cage (40 km)
    Parks47Locust Stake ORV Area (7 km)
    Treks03Arkaquah Trail (72 km)

    Toccoa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Toccoa?

    Toccoa Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Currahee Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lake Yonah (lake, about 15 km), Tugalo Dam (dam, about 19 km), Chenocetah Mountain (viewpoint, about 22 km), Henderson Falls Park (waterfall, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Toccoa?

    143 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 waterfalls, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 13 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Toccoa?

    Rock Quarry Mountain, about 4 km by road; Davis Mountain (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Toccoa?

    Henderson Falls Park, about 2 km by road; Little Falls (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Toccoa?

    Barnes Lake, about 5 km by road; Stonecypher Lake (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Toccoa?

    Start in Toccoa, visit Currahee Mountain, then Chenocetah Mountain, then Tugalo Dam, then Lake Yonah, then Toccoa Falls, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Toccoa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Toccoa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Toccoa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Toccoa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.