Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area

Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area, originally designated as Springer Mountain National Recreation Area, is a national recreation area in Fannin and Union counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was established in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in 1991 by Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 102–207 and renamed the following year by Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 102–456. It is administered by the U.S. Forest Service and contains approximately 23,330 acres (9,440 ha). Springer Mountain, near the center of the recreation area, is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.[1][2]

For the National Recreation Area in Nevada, see Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
View from Springer Mountain
Map showing the location of Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
LocationFannin and Union counties, Georgia, United States
Nearest cityMorganton, Georgia
Coordinates34.63333°N 84.2°W / 34.63333; -84.2
Area23,330 acres (94.4 km2)
Established1991
Governing bodyUnited States Forest Service

References
  1. "Subchaper CXVIII - Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area and Coosa Bald National Scenic Area". U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  2. "Map of the Blue Ridge District, Chattahoochee National Forest" (PDF). U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
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