Description
The only state park located on Lake Lanier. Situated on the north end of the reservoir, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. Boat ramps provide quick access to the lake. A multi-use, paved trail welcome hikers and bikers to explore the hardwood forest.
This newest Georgia State Park offers several choices for overnight getaways as well. Two-bedroom cottages are perched on wooded hillsides near the lake. One campground accommodates RVs, while another camping area is reserved just for tents and hammocks.
Recreation:
Swimming
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Facilities:
Cottages
RV Campground
Primitive Campground
Picnic Shelters
Swimming Beach
Playground
Boat Ramps
Visitor Center
Nearby Attractions:
Unicoi State Park
Lake Lanier
Smithgall Woods State Park
Hardman Farm State Park
Dahlonega Gold Museum
Services & Amenities:
- ADA accessible
- Accessible Boat Ramp
- Accessible Picnic Area
- Bath House
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Cabin Rental
- Cable Tv
- Camp Host On Duty
- Camping
- Comfort Station
- Dock, Accessible
- Dump Station
- Dumpster
- Firewood For Sale
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing Lake
- Gift/Souvenir Shop
- Grills
- Hiking Trails
- Ice
- Interactive Programs
- Lake Access
- Nature Trails
- Parking
- Paved Sites
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Primitive Camping
- Swimming - Beach
- Tent Area
- Trails
- Visitors Center
Alerts and Important Information
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 678-450-7726.
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.38861,
-83.74444
34°23'19"N,
83°44'40"W
85N to I-985N toward Gainesville to Exit 24 toward US-129/GA-369. Follow US-129N to GA-284N, Clarks Bridge Road. Turn right on Clarks Bridge Road. Follow to North Browning Bridge Road, about 6 miles. Turn right at North Browning Bridge Road.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Don Carter State Park
5000 North Browning Bridge Road
Gainesville
GA
30506
Phone Number:
Information:
(678)450-7726
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