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| Fishing and Recreation Lakes |
Black Rock Lake in Rabun County
Size: 17 acres Fish: A fair population of largemouth bass and sunfish. Catfish are periodically stocked into the lake. Trout are also periodically stocked (about 3,000 annually).
Lake Facilities: Cottages and campsites (not adjacent to lake), hiking trails, senic overlooks, picnic tables, fishing pier that is wheelchair accessible. Lake is 2241 feet above sea level. See Black Rock Mountain State Park pictures and info.
Fee: $5 parking fee Open: All year 7 am - 10 pm
Contact Information
Owner: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Phone: 706-746-2141 Address: P. O. Drawer A, Mountain City, GA 30562
Directions: On Taylor's Chapel Road inside Black Rock Mountain State Park |
Fort Yargo State Park Lake in Barrow County
Size: 260 acres Fish: Channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie
Lake Facilities: Boat ramp, boat rentals, restrooms, tent and RV camping, swimming, cottages, playground, picnic tables, minature golf, beach and shelters, canoes, paddle boats and jon boats. Jon boats available with or without motors. Handicap accessible facilities are available.
See Fort Yargo State Park pictures and info.
Fee: $5 parking fee Open: All year from 7 am to 10 pm seven days a week
Restrictions: 10 hp motor restriction, boats allowed from 7 am until sunset.
Contact Information
Owner: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Address: P. O. Box 764 Winder, GA 30680
Phone: 770-867-867-6123
Directions: 1 mile south of Winder on GA Hwy 81 |
Lake Richard B. Russell has 540 miles of shoreline and provides plenty of fishing and swimming. There is a visitors center at the dam and a fishing pier. Open: Mon- Sat at 8 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday at 8 am to 4 pm. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-213-3400 - toll- free 800-944-7207
Address: 4144 Russell Dam Dr, Elberton, GA 30635 |
Lake Tugalo - GA Power Lake - Visitors can enjoy boating (25 horsepower motors or smaller) and fishing on Tugalo. Open: Daily. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 706-782-4014, 888-GPCLAKE for camping info.
Address: Off US Hwy 441 N., Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 |
| State Parks |
| Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites are committed to making facilities and programs accessible to everyone. All lodges have accessible rooms, meeting facilities and restaurants. Most parks offer accessible cottages, campsites, fishing piers, nature trails and picnic areas. Since degrees of accessibility vary among the sites, visitors may find it helpful to call the park or historic site they plan to visit to ensure their needs can be met. Overnight guests should be specific about needs when making reservations. |
Amicalola Falls State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, lodge, museum, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. $5 parking fee.
Phone: 706-265-4703 - Address: 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 |
Black Rock Mountain State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, museum, and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. $5 parking fee.
Phone: 706-746-2141 at 8 am - 5 pm - Location: Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Mountain City, GA |
| Bobby Brown Outdoor Recreation Area - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Note: campground is self-registration only and will open seasonally. Phone: 706-213-2046 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Rd., Elberton, GA 30635 |
Ft. Yargo & Will-A-Way Recreation Area - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, museum, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm.
Phone: 770-867-3489 or 770-867-6123 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 210 S Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680 |
| Hart State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Note: Campground is self-registration only and will open seasonally. Phone: 706-376-8756 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 330 Hart State Park Road, Hartwell, GA 30643 |
Moccasin Creek State Park - ADA Access Ammenity: Campsites with comfort station and wheelchair accessible fishing pier. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm.
Phone: 706-947-3194 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 3655 GA Hwy 197, Clarkesville, GA 30523 |
| Richard B. Russell State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-213-2045 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 2650 Russell State Park Rd., Elberton, GA 30635 |
Smithgall Woods Conservation Area - ADA Access Ammenities: Lodge, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-878-3087 at 8 am - 5 pm
Address: 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 |
| Tallulah Gorge State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, museum, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-754-7970 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 |
Tugaloo State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-356-4362 at 8 am - 5 pm
Address: 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., Lavonia, GA 30553 |
| Unicoi State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, lodge and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-878-3982 at 8 am - 4:30 pm - Address: 1788 GA Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
| Victoria Bryant State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - Dark. Phone: 706-245-6270 at 8 am - Noon & 1 pm - 5 pm - Address: 1105 Bryant Park Rd., Royston, GA 30662 |
Vogel State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cotage, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-745-2628 at 8 am - 5 pm
Address: 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512 |
| Watson Mill Bridge State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-783-5349 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 650 Watson Mill Rd., Comer, GA 30629 |
| Outdoor Recreation Areas - Farms - Parks - Trails - Fishing & Hatcheries |
Destiny Alpacas is a working farm wehre you can learn about these wonderful animals. Gift shop carries Alpacas yarns and handmade knitted items. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open daily. Call for appointment. Phone: 706-379-2361
Address: 1952 Gibson Road, Young Harris, GA |
Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden - This extensive rhododendron garden displays over 3,000 rhododendrons, azaleas and wildflowers on the Lake Chatuge walking trail. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, restroom, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and party facilities. Phone: 706-896-4191 - Address: 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Located 1 mile west of Hiawassee, GA on US 76 - Visit Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden |
Hickorynut Cove Trout Farm is a private 5-acre lake is great for paddle boating or fishing. Daily 8a.m.-6p.m. Free admission to lake, but pay by the pound for what you catch.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-896-5341 – Address: 2500 Hickorynut Cove, Hiawassee, 30546 |
Lake Burton Trout Hatchery is where you can enjoy fishing for brown and rainbow trout, picnicking, wildlife-viewing areas, a kids’ stocked catfish pond, boating and skiing. Fun activities include picnicking, camping, hiking, boat ramp and food.
Open: Daily 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. See Lake Burton fishing info.
Phone: 706-947-3112 – Address: 3695 GA Hwy 197 N., Clarkesville, GA 30523 |
| More Outdoor Places to Visit |
Mayfield Dairy Farms - Visitors can enjoy a tour of a milk-processing facility, a gift shop, an ice cream parlor and a film. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 9a.m.-2p.m. Call for tour times. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-654-9180 - toll-free 888-298-0396
Address: 1160 Broadway Ave, Braselton, GA 30517 |
| Poole's Mill Historic Covered Bridge and Park is a 10-acre park with a walking path, picnic area and playground. The bridge, built in 1906, spans Settledown Creek. Open: Daily. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 770-781-2215 - Address: 7725 Poole’s Mill Rd., Cumming, GA 30540 |
| Unusual Site |
| Georgia Guidestones - Also called “Stonehenge of America” the stones represent a baffling mystery because the identity of the person who commissioned the Monument remains unknown. Open daily. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired- Phone: 706-283-5651 Address: GA Hwy 77 N., Elberton, GA 30635 |
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