Gillsville: Parks & Recreation
Gillsville's recreation footprint covers 5 sites.
- 110.1 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Georgia 4.9/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 110.1 per 10K residents.
Parks (1)
(unnamed)
Recreation Areas (5)
Lake Russell Boat Launch and Beach Areas
LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Nancytown Day Use and Trailhead Pass
Don Carter State Park
Frady Branch Trail System
| Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | SANFORD STADIUM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 28.8 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Attractions (15)
Loudermilk Boarding House Museum
Crawford W Long Medical Museum
Camp Toccoa
Currahee Military Museum
Gathany Museum
Historic White County Courthouse Museum
White County History Museum
Georgia Retired Educators Museum
Ty Cobb Museum
Barrow County Museum
Train Caboose Museum
North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm
Church-Waddel-Brumby House
T.R.R. Cobb House
Giddings Cottage Museum
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 62.00 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 56.80 |
| Climate · Station Name | COMMERCE 4 NNW |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 6.2 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 852 |
| Elevation · Meters | 260 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (2)
Commerce Cinemas
Commerce Cinemas
Items (1)
Island Ford Visitor Center
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 48 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 986 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Chimney Oaks Golf Club |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 2.9 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12