Don Carter State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoThe 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. Brochure Info - RecreationSwimming Boating Fishing HikingBrochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsCottages RV Campground Primitive Campground Picnic Shelters Swimming Beach Playground Boat Ramps Visitor CenterBrochure Info - Nearby AttractionsUnicoi State Park Lake Lanier Smithgall Woods State Park Hardman Farm State Park Dahlonega Gold MuseumKey InfoFor 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. ParkPass fees are as follow: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass; 13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass; 31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass; Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass. 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.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirection85N 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.Booking Window Product Info