Located 80 minutes north of Atlanta and within a day's drive of five Southeastern states. GOLD SPRINGS at Rich Mountain offers a secluded, peaceful retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.​

Gilmer County, nestled in the foothills of the Chattahoochee National Forest at the base of the Appalachian Mountain Range, is filled with forests, wildlife, sparkling rivers, lakes and streams. The county also boasts apple and peach orchards and dairy farms which create picturesque pastoral scenes across the valleys, while the Appalachian Mountains offer seasonal splendor throughout the year.

Fannin County boasts 106,000 acres of national forest, more than 100 miles of rivers and streams and Lake Blue Ridge, a 3,290-acre crystal clear, freshwater playground. Numerous driving tours encourage savoring the scenery while winding mountain lanes and hidden hollows reveal nature's beauty to those willing to explore.