Brasstown Bald

The Top of Georgia

The highest point in Georgia is Brasstown Bald at 4784 feet about sea level! Brasstown Bald is near two of our North Georgia towns of Helen and Blairsville.

Please scroll down for more info and the web cam.

Brasstown Bald

Brasstown Bald is located in the Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest and the facilities are managed by the National Forest Service.

At the summit here are picnic areas, a general store with local products, hiking trails, museum and observation platform with a 360 degree view where you can see 4 states, - Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Hours of Operations

Brasstown Bald is open daily 10AM - 5PM with a $7 per person entrance fee for those 16 and over. There is a shuttle from the parking area to the summit and the fee covers this and other entrance fees.

Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center

The Brasstown Bald Summit Trail, which connects the parking area to the Visitor Center and Viewing Platform, is a 0.6 mile paved foot trail. It is very steep. The shuttle service is provided as an alternative to walking the trail.

Dogs must be leashed and are not permitted in the Visitor Center.

 The Brasstown Bald Summit Trail, which connects the parking area to the Visitor Center and Viewing Platform, is a 0.6 mile paved foot trail. It is very steep. The shuttle service is provided as an alternative to walking the trail.

Dogs must be leashed and are not permitted in the Visitor Center.

Please visit the Visitor Center Web Site [Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center] for more information and any area restrictions. 
Brasstown Bald Webcams

Brasstown Bald Web Cam 

This camera is looking south from Brasstown Bald toward the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Mountain Shelter.

Be sure to hover your mouse over the camera feed for the full screen option in the lower right!

The Brasstown Bald web cams are a courtesy of our friends at ResortCams.com and the National Forest Service! Be sure to visit ResortCams.com to see all the other mountain, lake, beach and ski area cameras they have ! 

Directions to Brasstown Bald

Map to Brasstown Bald

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Brasstown Bald
Situated in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Brasstown Bald claims the title of the loftiest peak in Georgia, reaching an impressive altitude of 4,784 feet (1,458 meters) above sea level. This majestic summit, located in the northern region of the state, beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike, offering a plethora of hiking opportunities and breathtaking panoramic vistas.

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