Stone Mountain Park: Location and Key Details
Stone Mountain Park is located in DeKalb County, Georgia, approximately 16 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta.
Address
1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
What's There
- Confederate Memorial Carving: World's largest bas-relief (Lee, Jackson, Davis)—controversial, contextualized in new exhibits.
- Summit Skyride: Cable car to top (1,686 ft); 360° views.
- Hiking: 15+ miles of trails (Walk-Up Trail: 1.3 mi steep climb).
- Attractions: Scenic railroad, dinosaur exhibit, golf, laser show (seasonal), festival grounds.
- History: 3,200-acre park; opened 1965; state-owned, privately managed.
Visiting
- Parking: $20/day (vehicle); annual pass $40.
- Hours: 5 AM–midnight (gates); attractions 10 AM–5 PM (varies).
- Transit: MARTA East Line to Indian Creek + rideshare (no direct transit).
A major Atlanta-area destination blending nature, recreation, and contested history.