Cottage - 16 rustic, fully equipped cottages with fireplaces are rented on a reservation basis to families. These have 2 or 3 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 10 people. Eash cottage has a BBQ grill and picnic table.

Picknicking - There are 117 tables and 7 reserved shelters. A group shelter with an 80-person capacity is also available for rent. Park visitors are asked to use designed picnic areas only; each has a grill, and no ground fires are permitted.

Fishing - The spring-fed 17-acre lake is open for fishing year-round during park hours. Fishing is permitted from the bank only, not including the beach or pedal boat dock. Persons age 16 or older must have a valid resident or non-resident fishing license.

Boating - Only the park's pedal boats are allowed on the lake. They can be rented in the summer during the beach operation hours. Park safety regulations are in effect for pedal boat usage.

Swimming - The beach is open for swmming 10 am - 6 pm. Tuesday - Friday, and 11 am - 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday. The beach is closed Mondays except legal holidays. Food/drinks are not permitted on the beach. Children age 10 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. A lifeguard is on duty during beach hours. Cottage guests swim free.

Hiking - A short footpath leads to the Cool Springs Overlook with a view of the Cohutta wilderness area. The Big Rock Nature Trail (.7 miles) follows the stream which flows from the lake. The Old Fort Trail (1.8 mile) leads to the rock wall, stone tower and overlooks, and the Lake Loop Trail (1.2 mile) surrounds the lake. An 8.2 mile backpacking trail offers 4 limited overnight camping areas. Overnight campers must register at the office and pay a camping fee. Due to the mountaious terrain, trais are rated moderate to difficult.

Annual Special Events - Spring Wildflower Hike (Spring), Fort Mountain Mysteries (August) and Overnight Backcountry Tryp (October and November). Dates are subject to chage -- Please conform with the Park Office. There are scheduled programs Wednesday - Sunday presented by the park naturalist during the summer months.