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Overview
McIntosh Reserve is located in Carroll County near Whitesburg, Georgia. The park is named after a half Creek, half Scottish chieftain that was involved with many treaty negotiations between the Creek, Cherokee, the state of Georgia, and the US government. Also known as Tustunnuggee Hutkee ("White Warrior") to the Creek, McIntosh's final treaty, which resulted in the Creek's total loss of native land, was his last.

William McIntosh was assassinated here, at his own plantation he called Lockchau Talofau ("Acorn Bluff") , by a group of Creek that opposed the treaty. The history of the Native Americans is complex. It's hard to decide who the good and bad guys are when you study all the facts. Two things are for sure. it's an interesting story, and a beautiful park.

McIntosh Reserve Park, in the modern day, is a beautiful and ruggedly natural place. Hikers, campers, kayakers, horseback riders, and history nuts will all find something interesting here. The river is beautiful in this particular location, and the hardwoods and conifers scattered among the hilly landscape make for some memorable sights. 

Native Americans of various nations, primarily Creek and Cherokee, come together here once a year (Late September) for a massive Pow Wow. Here's what the website says about the event:

September 25 - 26, 2011 ~ Verify dates!
FREE Admission to Pow Wow - Drumming, Dancing, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Demonstrators, Flute Players, auctions ***Vendors by Invitation Only*** Absolutely NO Politics, Drugs, BAD Attitudes or Firearms - From Atlanta: I-20 to exit 34 Hwy 5 south follow Whitesburg roundabout continue on Hwy 5 for 1 1/2 - 2 miles to Left turn on Mc Intosh Reserve Park. Newnan: Hwy 27 toward Whitesburg, Left on roundabout Hwy 5 south 1 1/2 miles to park. Alabama: Hwy 27 through Whitesburg turn south on Hwy 5 at roundabout Contact Frank Hall 770-304-3344

If you are in this area, the Richardson Tribe strongly recommends a visit.

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Features	Rating (1-10)	Description
Official website	5	I hate to give the website such a low score, but it is so hard to figure much out about the park, it becomes frustrating. It's a pretty neat little park, and the website doesn't do it justice. Sorry, MORE PICTURES PLEASE!
Campground	8	There is camping here, but the website doesn't define whether RVs are welcome or not. There are no hookups, but some of the sites down by the river would be awesome
Playground	8	There is a playground and tiny water parkette (as in small, no slides, some standing water and spraying fountains) here. There is little on the website, but looks like a decent little place for toddlers to cool off.
Hiking	8	Miles of hiking!
Horseback Riding	10	This park's known for it's horse friendly atmosphere. There is plenty of room for horse trailers and a plethora of horse trails.
Fishing	8	McIntosh Reserve is on the Chattahoochee River which offers many fishing opportunities from shore or boat.
Canoeing/Kayaking	9	This section of Chattahoochee River offers up some pretty choppy water. Looks like some fun in the right water craft.
R/C (Radio Control) Airfield R/C Friendly!	10	I have to give them an A just for having an R/C airfield period! Managers of most parks alienate themselves from anything cool like Radio Control. We love R/C cars and trucks. We saw some playing while we visited.
Rockhounding	*?*	Wow! This should be a gold panning/rock hounding Mecca. For some reason, it appears to be against the rules. Really? Rethink! Someone needs to understand the benefits of minerals and flowing water! ?????
Local Attractions	7	Chattahoochee Bend State Park, Banning Mills, John Tanner Park, Carroll County Gold Museum
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July 2011