Chenocetah Lookout Tower
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Our visit to Chenocetah Lookout Tower was a nice chill visit. Unfortunately, we made it to the tower right at dark. We got a pretty good open view from beside the parking area. After reading the signage beside the road we walked up to the tower. Sadly, we found a locked door. After admiring the tower from the outside, we decided to sit down at the picnic table and enjoy a nice snack. Even though the picnic table was not on the sidewalk it was still pretty well lit by the street lights. I would definitely love to visit this tower and see the view from the top!
Jason MJason M
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Neat and historical lookout tower right in Cornelia and a nice view of lake Russell. The tower is normally closed but I have heard they will occasionally do tours. The tower is beautifully made from stone and it's well maintained from what I can tell. It has held up very well for the age. It's not a bad little walk but there are some stairs. I don't recall seeing a ramp for handicap accessibility but could be ok. Doesn't cost a thing to visit and worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood.
Darlene McLamb-HagwoodDarlene McLamb-Hagwood
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This is the last stone fire tower in Georgia and is opened to the public once a year during the Big Red Apple festival hosted in Cornelia. The grounds are open all year round and though there's not much of a view from the tower, there's a spot through the trees that overlooks Lake Russel. I would definitely recommend finding the date they open the interior to visitors. Inside is like a time capsule, they even have a working Osbourne Fire Finder up top. There's parking, trashcans, and benches.
Damien McCueDamien McCue
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The 54-foot tower is in the center of a square stone platform that is enclosed by a low granite parapet. It overlooks The Lake Russell Recreation Area from an elevation of 1,830 feet. Lake Russell is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Cornelia Georgia. Across from Chenocetah Dr. is the Cornelia City Park, which offers a playground for small children and has covered tables for a nice picnic.
Denise GarrinDenise Garrin
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We visited a few years ago and were surprised to see it open to the public. It was on a foggy day, so we weren't able to see anything, but it was an overall cool experience. We've visited many times since and haven't seen it open, but I've heard it's random. The surrounding area is beautiful and makes for great photography with the fall foliage.
Jakob SackelJakob Sackel
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Historical landmark and easy access compare to other lookout towers where you have actually hike, beautiful scenery from the top of the mountain you can see the whole valley and the Lake Russell wildlife management area, I am not sure when was this place last open to the public, I would like to take a look inside and check the view from the top.
JC RXNJC RXN
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Cornelia, GA 30531
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Chenocetah Fire Tower is a historic fire tower in the Chenocetah Mountains, Cornelia, Georgia, Habersham County, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 1984.
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