Surrounded by rural countryside and the Chattahoochee National Forest, this 561-acre quiet park in northwest Georgia offers outstanding fishing on 2 stocked lakes.
Visitors can hike the lake loop trails and relax in swings while watching for the many bluebirds that live in the park. The Marble Mine Trail leads to a small waterfall, and a trailhead for the long-distance Pinhoti Trail is only a 1.6-mile hike from the park.
- Address2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd., Summerville, GA 30747
- Park Hours7 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
- Office Hours8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Parking Fee$10 per vehicle (ParkPass)
- Park Phone706-857-0826
- Campsite & Cottage Reservations1-800-864-7275
- GPS CoordinatesN 34.439933, W -85.337250
Driving directions: Located 3 miles southeast of Summerville on Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd. via U.S. Hwy 27.
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park Map
This is the Georgia State Parks map of James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park from 2008, kept in our archive. It shows the park’s roads and main facilities as they were laid out then, so newer buildings, campsites, trails and closures will not appear on it. Before you go, check the current maps below.
Current maps:
- James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park official trail map (PDF) from Georgia State Parks
- Official James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park page for hours, fees and current closures
Park Amenities
- 561 acres
- 2 stocked fishing lakes
- 24 tent, RV & trailer campsites
- 4 backcountry campsites
- 1 pioneer campground
- 4 cottages (one dog friendly)
- 4 picnic shelters
- 2 playgrounds
- 2 boat ramps, electric motors only
- Pedal boat rentals
- ADA-accessible fishing pier
- Boardwalk
- Lake loop trails
- Marble Mine Trail & waterfall
- Pinhoti Trail access (1.6 miles)
- GeoCaching
- Weddings (park approval required)
Camping
Campsites
50-foot-plus sites hold 1 tent, 2 tents, a pop-up trailer, or a trailer or motorhome over 50 feet. Water, 50-amp electric, picnic table, grill and fire ring. No cable hookup. The comfort station has a washer/dryer. Maximum 6 people and 2 vehicles per site.
Pioneer Campsite
A primitive, rugged site for groups only, 10-person minimum, located by itself. Water but no electricity, two Adirondack shelters, picnic table, fire ring and grills. Pit toilets only; pioneer campers may not use the main campground bathhouse. No vehicles allowed.
Backcountry Campsites
Four backcountry sites for hikers who want to carry in and spend the night away from the main campground. Ask at the park office about trail access and rules.
Cottages
Two-bedroom cottages with two double beds and a full bath in each bedroom, sleeping 8. Bed and bath linens provided. Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, wood-burning fireplace (wood not provided), heat/AC and TV. No phone. Covered front and back porches with rockers, plus a picnic table and grill outside. Cottage 2 is ADA accessible.
Picnic Shelters
All visitors are required to have a ParkPass.
Picnic Shelter #1
Open-sided covered shelter near the lake in a flat, shaded area with a 16x40 extended deck with tables, about 200 yards from the restroom.
Picnic Shelter #2
Open-sided covered shelter with a nice view, near the restrooms and parking lots.
Picnic Shelter #3
Partially shaded shelter near the playground, restrooms and lake. No vehicles permitted; parking is on the hill above, about a 100-yard walk.
Picnic Shelter #4
Handicapped-accessible shelter near the restrooms and the lower lake.
Reservations & Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 3 days prior to arrival to receive a refund; a cancellation/handling fee per reservation will be charged. Changing your arrival date less than 3 days before the scheduled arrival counts as a cancellation and forfeits the deposit.
7–14 Day Cottage Reservations: Cancellations 30+ days in advance receive a deposit refund minus a cancellation fee. Cancelling less than 30 days but before 72 hours of arrival: request a refund in writing; if the cottage is rebooked for the original dates, you’ll receive a full refund minus a cancellation fee. Cancelling within 72 hours of arrival forfeits the one-night deposit. Deposits are required for all reservations and are posted when the reservation is made.
Check-In/Check-Out: Check-in is between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m.; check-out is before 1 p.m. Campers must register and present a reservation confirmation before setting up. Not arriving on the first night of your stay counts as a no-show – your reservation is cancelled and the deposit forfeited.
Reservation Changes: One change is allowed at no charge with 3 days’ notice; additional changes incur a per-reservation handling fee.