Hardridge Creek Day Use
Open — Open for day-use recreation. This is a day-use only facility; no overnight camping is available at this location.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:17AM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.
About
Hardridge Creek Day Use park is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake, an 85-mile reservoir stretching along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama-Georgia border. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this facility serves as a day-use recreation area for visitors seeking lakeside activities without overnight camping. The lake is renowned as an angler's paradise, with abundant populations of largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish, and bream. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline provide excellent opportunities for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby for easy water access. Boating and swimming are popular activities during the warmer months. The surrounding landscape features dense stands of mixed hardwoods and supports diverse wildlife including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats, and numerous songbird species. The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama, and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby, with Eufaula featuring more than 20 structures and districts on the National Register of Historic Places.
Directions
From Eufaula, Alabama, take US 431 south. Turn left on SR-95, then turn left on CR-97 and continue for 10 miles. Follow signs to the day-use area.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (229) 768-2516 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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