Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites - Georgia DNR

Ah . . . summer!
Days on the lake. Nights by the campfire.

Here's a little inspiration for your summer getaways. Cottages, yurts and campsites go quickly during this time of year, so snag your favorite spot soon. Photos:
🌞 kayaking at Don Carter on Lake Lanier
🌞 yurt at Tugaloo on Hartwell
🌞 camping at Chattahoochee Bend
🌞 farm at General Coffee
🌞 fort at Fort King George

Insider Tip: Each state park and historic site has their own photo gallery, trail map and event calendar on our website.

The State Parks passport is a great way for you and your family to keep track of all your outdoor adventures this summer! Pick one up at a park visitor center or order online before you go. Be sure to ask rangers about the park clubs, geocaching, and annual programming theme for other fun ways to gamify your visits to the parks. Visit our website for more info.

Lookin' ahead to summer weather! Many of our parks have sandy beaches for your family to cool off and have fun. Tugaloo has a pretty beach on Lake Hartwell, and Don Carter State Park has a spacious beach on Lake Lanier with a large picnic shelter and grills. If you're looking for something a little more low-key, check out the beaches at Fort Mountain, Hard Labor Creek, Kolomoki Mounds, Reed Bingham and Seminole. Most of these have picnic shelters for rent where you can enjoy a nice afternoon in the shade. Visit the Activities Page on GaStateParks.org for more summertime fun ideas.

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” -- Franklin D. Roosevelt

Today we honor those who sacrificed for our freedoms.

Keep the kiddos busy and learning this summer with our Junior Ranger camps. Some are a week long, while some are just one day. They'll even go home with their own site-specific Junior Ranger badge! James H "Sloppy" Floyd's is coming up on June 10. Chattahoochee Bend's camp still has a few open spots on June 26 and 27. And you'll find dozens more on the events page of our website:
https://explore.gastateparks.org/JuniorRangerEvents

Looking for some last minute family activities this Memorial Day weekend? Our rangers have you covered. They've planned a ton of special programs and events that span everything from hiking and paddling, to military history, and classic American summer staples like campfires and s'mores. Here are a few of the events available, but check out our website for a complete list and full details.

Do you have what it takes to “Take Home the Cup”?

The 2026 Georgia State Parks Golf Cup Tournament is underway. There’s still time to earn bragging rights AND win a trip to the championship event. The next two qualifying events are May 30 at Brazells Creek (Jack Hill State Park) and June 6 at Arrowhead Pointe (Richard B Russell State Park).

This year we've implemented a 2-division system to give more teams a chance to win their way into a free golf trip to compete for the championship. The championship tournament this year will be held at The Lakes @ Laura S. Walker State Park on July 11.

GaStateParks.org/GolfCup

Reserve a picnic shelter or group shelter at the Parks for your summer getaways!

Whether you're grilling out with the family for Memorial Day, throwing a birthday party, or celebrating graduates, our picnic shelters make the perfect outdoor space to gather together and kick back.

For larger gatherings or folks who just want a little AC this summer, our group shelters are the way to go. Many are equipped with large kitchen facilities for all your catering needs.

Explore all of our options on the reservations page of our website.

Check out these photos of the new campsites at George L Smith State Park!

AH Stephens State Park in Crawfordville, GA is one of the most unique state parks you can visit this summer. With one of the finest collections of Civil War artifacts in the state, newly furnished lakefront cottages, miles of equestrian hiking trails, a massive group camp, and a large group shelter that's perfect for celebrations and events, there's tons of summer fun for you and your family!

The campsites are all equipped with full hookup for RV campers. The equestrian area has its own dedicated campground and horse stalls for riders to stay in comfort. And the group camp can accommodate up to 150 campers and comes complete with a lake swimming area, volleyball and basketball courts, a huge open field in the middle, and amphitheater, and a massive dining hall with a fully equipped kitchen.

Coming up in June are the annual junior and senior fishing rodeos. And don't miss a special program scheduled for June 14th that's all about the park's unofficial mascot, Rio the poodle! Visit our website for reservations and more info on upcoming events.