A winding stream flows through the lower portion of the 1100-acre, wooded campus from the base of the 186 foot high falls. It is a popular campus retreat and tourist attraction. Open from 9 a.m. to sundown year round, Toccoa falls is arguably Stephens county's biggest tourist attraction. Just off Highway 17 north of Toccoa. Follow signs to campus.
Fishing is abundunt in the area's seasonal and year-round trout streams.
Anglers can savor excellent fishing in breathtaking surroundings in the Lake Russell Game Management Area, including Little Toccoa Creek, Leatherwood Creek, Middle Fork Broad River, North Fork Broad River, Panther Creek and Toccoa Creek. Scenic hiking trails located in the Chattahoochee National Forest are Panther Creek and Broad River Trail. Golf enthusiasts can practice at Roselane Park Driving Range, and test their skill at The Pines, Toccoa's municipal nine-hole golf course. The Toccoa-Stephens County YMCA offers many programs such as soccer, adult racquet ball, day camps, after school programs to name a few. Henderson Falls City Park has many amenities including an amphitheater, five tennis courts, a playground, nature trail and four picnic shelters.