Walnut MountainMountain Living
in Ellijay, Georgia
A private gated community nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills — scenic, peaceful, and close to everything Ellijay has to offer.
Welcome Home
A Mountain Community
Worth Calling Home
Walnut Mountain is a private, gated community in Gilmer County, Georgia — set in the rolling Blue Ridge foothills just minutes from downtown Ellijay. Residents enjoy private lakes, wooded hiking trails, a community pool, and the natural beauty of North Georgia year-round.
Whether you're here full-time, part-time, or dreaming of a future here, Walnut Mountain offers a rare combination of mountain seclusion and community connection — with all the amenities and activities that make the Blue Ridge lifestyle so compelling.
Gated
Private community with controlled entry
Wooded
Surrounded by North Georgia mountain forest
Minutes
From downtown Ellijay shops and dining
Year-Round
Four seasons of mountain living and recreation
What We Offer
Community Amenities
Swimming Pool
Private Lakes
Boating
Catch-and-Release Fishing
Hiking Trails
Tennis & Pickleball
Basketball Court
Clubhouse
Campground
Picnic Areas
Gated Access
Scenic Mountain Setting
Your Backyard
Discover Ellijay
& Gilmer County
Walnut Mountain sits just minutes from downtown Ellijay — Georgia's Apple Capital, a designated Mountain Bike Capital, and home to the beloved Georgia Apple Festival. Explore award-winning orchards, mountain wineries, breweries, scenic trails, and a vibrant small-town downtown.
Discover EllijayGeorgia's Apple Capital
Pick-your-own orchards & farm markets
Georgia Apple Festival
Annual fall festival on Hwy 52
Mountain Bike Capital
Nationally recognized trail systems
Wineries & Cideries
Vineyards, tasting rooms & hard cider
Hiking & Rivers
Cartecay River, Carters Lake & AT access
Downtown Ellijay
Dining, shopping & local culture
Resident Life
Clubs & Activities
Walnut Mountain residents organize regular get-togethers and interest groups. All are resident-led and open to property owners and residents.
Men's Coffee
Informal morning get-togethers for the guys — coffee, conversation, and community.
Ladies Lunch
Regular lunches where the ladies of Walnut Mountain connect and share community news.
Bible Study
A welcoming Bible study group open to all interested residents.
Gym in the Woods
Outdoor fitness gatherings making use of the mountain setting — all fitness levels welcome.
Music Jam
Casual acoustic jam sessions — bring an instrument, bring your ears, bring a friend.
Book Club
Monthly meetings to share great reads and lively literary conversation.
PayHOA account required. Owner login needed to participate.
Stay Informed
Latest News
2024 Annual Meeting — Save the Date
The Walnut Mountain POA Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024. All property owners are encouraged to attend.
Spring Road Maintenance — April 2024
Road grading and pothole repairs are scheduled for the week of April 15. Expect brief delays on Walnut Mountain Drive and Ridge Road.
2024 Annual Dues — Due January 31
Annual dues for 2024 are due by January 31. Payment instructions and amounts are included in this notice.
Property Owner?
PayHOA is the official owner portal for Walnut Mountain POA. Log in to pay assessments, view documents, access message boards, submit requests, and manage your account.