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Fun Fact FridayTrunk Or Treat!!We are excided for our Trunk Or Treat tomorrow!! You don't want to miss this event!!
10/23/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Trunk Or Treat!!

We are excided for our Trunk Or Treat tomorrow!! You don't want to miss this event!!

Reminder!!Our boat ramp will be closed Saturday evening so the youngest in our community can enjoy a safe evening of tru...
10/22/2026

Reminder!!

Our boat ramp will be closed Saturday evening so the youngest in our community can enjoy a safe evening of trunk or treating!

Anyone interested in doing a last-minute trunk? Reach out to the Visitor Center and we'll be happy to get you signed up! 678-450-7726

Wild Wednesday!Snake SkinDid you know that snakes have a scale over their eye and they sleep with their eyes open?!? Wh...
10/21/2026

Wild Wednesday!

Snake Skin

Did you know that snakes have a scale over their eye and they sleep with their eyes open?!? When snakes shed their skin the scale over their eye also is shed. Before shedding this scale gets a blueish color and the snake is essentially blind.

POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 7th DUE TO RAIN!!Just a reminder of our Stick Horse Rodeo tomorrow!! Come on out for a great time...
10/09/2026

POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 7th DUE TO RAIN!!

Just a reminder of our Stick Horse Rodeo tomorrow!! Come on out for a great time!!

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Giddy up and come on over to the park this weekend for our 2nd Annual Stick Horse Rodeo! You won't want to miss out on ...
10/07/2026

Giddy up and come on over to the park this weekend for our 2nd Annual Stick Horse Rodeo! You won't want to miss out on this fun event!!

Fun Fact FridayOur Friends group is raising dough! Join us at Panera Bread in Gainesville and show off this post to hel...
08/21/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Our Friends group is raising dough! Join us at Panera Bread in Gainesville and show off this post to help us raise money for future park programs and continued trail upkeep. Our amazing Friend's group assists with our fall events, park decorations and trail upkeep! We can't thank them enough for their continued support. Please show them your support!!

Wild WednesdayTri The Parks is happening this weekend!The boat ramp will be closing Friday afternoon and will be closed ...
08/19/2026

Wild Wednesday

Tri The Parks is happening this weekend!

The boat ramp will be closing Friday afternoon and will be closed Saturday morning. The equestrian trails will be closed Saturday morning. We'll be reopening these two areas around lunch time as the race traffic clears out. The beach parking lot will also be full during the morning. If you are coming to the park, please be watchful of bikers out on the roads!

We're Hiring!Come work with a great group of people. Stop in the Visitor Center to pick up an application!
08/14/2026

We're Hiring!

Come work with a great group of people. Stop in the Visitor Center to pick up an application!

Fun Fact Friday!Happy Birthday Don Carter State ParkJoin our Friends of Don Carter for a meet and greet at the Group She...
08/14/2026

Fun Fact Friday!

Happy Birthday Don Carter State Park

Join our Friends of Don Carter for a meet and greet at the Group Shelter to learn about all the fun ways to get involved in the park, learn about upcoming events, and get a little BBQ on Sunday afternoon! You don't want to miss this!!

Wild WednesdayCome get your wild on this weekend! Friday- 8/14/26- Summer Sun Prints- CyanotypingSaturday- 8/15/26-Mind...
08/12/2026

Wild Wednesday

Come get your wild on this weekend!

Friday- 8/14/26- Summer Sun Prints- Cyanotyping
Saturday- 8/15/26-Mindful Moments
Saturday- 8/15/26- Frogs of Georgia
Saturday- 8/15/26-Adopt a Frog
Saturday- 8/15/26-Pet a Pelt
Saturday- 8/15/26- Adopt a Mammal
Saturday- 8/15/26-Origami Butterflies
Saturday-8/15/26-Campfire and S'mores
Sunday- 8/16/26- Friends of Don Carter Annual Meet and Greet
Our program line up will have you exploring the wild side of the park!

Address

5000 N Browning Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA
30506

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

Telephone

+1 678-450-7726

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