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Boxed In
Friday, Apr 12, 2024 10 AM to 10:30 AM
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Come learn about the lives of one of our most commonly encountered turtles- the Eastern Box Turtle $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
 
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The wildflowers in Sitton Gulch are in bloom! Come see what's up along the Sitton Gulch Trail. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive down the mountain to the lower trailhead. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Everybody loves frogs. and northwest Georgia has more than a dozen species that you'll become acquainted with in this program. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Enjoy a leisurely bike ride with a ranger as we explore our park, and end our adventure with a beautiful sunset $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join us for a game of BINGO with a nature twist! Preregistration recommended to ensure enough players (7 or more total players). Meet at boathouse. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come experience one of the best sunset locations in the state on a guided hike with a ranger. Bring comfortable hiking shoes and a flashlight. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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We are embracing Masters week. Grab a scorecard and let the games begin. Participants will do a variety of activities to score points in this goofy golf challenge. Throw a hole in one at corn hole, score in ladder golf, birdy in frisbee golf, putt in golf croquet and find the flag in our golf ball scavenger hunt. Complete the score card and win. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt suffered a fatal stroke while posing for the unfinished portrait now in our museum. To commemorate FDR's legacy, we will have a military band and color guard ceremony. Our guest speaker is Haven Roosevelt Luke, FDR'S great-grandson. Free admission until 12:30 p.m., then $9.50-$15. 706-655-5870.
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A digital presentation and a Guided Tour of the Little White House. The presentation will consist of information about Roosevelt’s activities during his last days and the people who were with FDR. The tour will conclude in the Little White House highlighting artifacts and to set the scene. $20. 706-655-5870.
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Weather permitting,
we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join us on a pet-friendly ranger-led hike. On the hike we will explore the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and Alexander H. Stephens. We will meet at Lake Liberty, which is located in front of our park office. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. $3 program fee $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees along the Appalachian Approach Trail. This guided hike will take you from the visitor's center to the reflection pond parking lot, averaging 1.5 hours and is considered a moderate walk. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation take a short and easy walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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The whole family is welcome on this stroll around the Black Rock Lake, during which you’ll learn about the plants and animals that call our lake home and keep an eye out for turtles and other critters in and around the water. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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See what fun craft ideas you can come up with using just air dry clay and natural materials found around the park. Whether you decide to craft your own critter or a plant print ornament or something totally different and unique, the possibilities are endless! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join our Park Naturalist Lou on a guided hike of our 2.2 mile Tennessee Rock Trail, during which you will learn about the plants and types of habitats you’ll see and get the opportunity to ask any questions that you can think of. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Park Naturalists will be leading a trip to the Durham Mines section of the Lula Lake Land Trust area to
search for fossils from the Carboniferous Period. There is a 15-participant limit for this program. There is a $5.00 charge for this program, plus a $5.00
fee to park at the LLLT site. Meet at the LLLT parking area on
Durham Road. There is an additional $5 Fee. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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After learning about scaley friends, let your imagination run wild as you create your own slithery snake friend. Register in advance since space is limited. $2 per snake. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered
into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Check out our discovery table! Test your knowledge of frogs, butterflies, and animal babies with lifecycle figurines, real nests, and other natural items. Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join a ranger for a guided day hike to the hidden Mill Creek waterfall. Please bring comfy shoes, water, and a snack. Begins at the park office. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Come out to the Heritage Farm and enjoy some demonstrations of yesteryear! There will be spinning, weaving, sheep shearing, cast iron cooking, and much more! The farm will be working just like it’s 1870! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us at the campground activity shelter to learn more about turtles. We will also have a campground craft after the presentation. $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Starting promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, we will offer a tours of Hamburg's 1920 Gristmill and Agricultural Museum. You will hear some local history, local lore, and learn a bit about early Washington County's history $5-$2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Walk through the forest with a ranger, looking for materials to build a fire and learn how to orient yourself using a compass. Then, build a fire without matches. Supplies provided. Geared towards participants 8 years and older. Spaces are limited. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our miniature golf course in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Please bring a flashlight and cash. $5 CASH ONLY $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Calling all bird lovers! We are excited to host 3 bird walks this April. These walks will be led by local bird enthusiasts Cameron Thompson and Kathy Miller of the Southern Bird Walk Club. We are going to explore parts of the park to watch for and listen to birds while also learning how to identify them. $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join our Naturalist at the program hut to learn all about Georgia’s terrific toads, we’ll talk about their special patterns and teach you how to identify them. You’ll also receive your own Nature journal with our favorite toad on the cover!
**$3 per person, please call Park Office to preregister by 5PM on 4/12** $3 Per Person $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join Rangers for this Tales of Scales Program to learn more about different Turtles on Park. The program will begin at the Visitor Center will a hike on the Upper Lake to see what other turtles can be spotted. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join one of our rangers for a guided tour of the farm and hear some tall tales, and a few short ones, on the hissstory of snake encounters and the complicated relationship rural farmers had with snakes over the years. $4.50-$7.00 478-986-5172.
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Come learn the basics of Archery. Fine tune your skills and show us what you got! There are two time slots for this event. 9:00AM-10:15AM and 10:45AM-12:00PM. Maximum of 12 participants in each time slot. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Ages 10 and up. Closed toed shoes is a must. We will meet at the Archery Range for the event. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather on the Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the campground picnic shelter and learn to make butter the old fashion way. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Archery
Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. This is a great opportunity for experienced archers to improve your skills. Meet at the archery range. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join Search and Rescue (SAR) Specialist Dianne Stone and her trusty K9 companion Maisy to learn simple techniques and supplies you should always have on hand when venturing into the great outdoors. You'll come out of this interactive course with the knowledge of what to do if you happen to get lost in the woods. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join the Park Naturalist on a short hike on the Rock Outcrop Trail (0.75 mi) to see what's blooming this spring! Register in advance by calling the Park Office as space is limited. Meet at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Navigating without help from The Google Machine is a skill most people these days do not possess. Join us as we learn basic compass and navigation skills, then put them to the test! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Course maps are available for purchase at the Trading Post and Visitors Center. Compasses will be provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Join us in our most comprehensive survival program this year as we Orienteer ourselves to a specific pre-determined location. Once there, we will then Build a Fire without the use of a matches, and then construct a viable Survival Shelter. This is a 2 hour program. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Join Smithgall's Naturalist on a guided hike of Smithgall's most popular trail, Laurel Ridge. Learn about the unique traits of this trail, as well as what's racing to bloom in the early spring.
Dogs are welcome, but must be on a 6' leash and under owner's control. Please remember to bring your water and wear close-toed shoes. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Just in time to get that garden started!
Learn about different pollinators, their role in our ecosystem, and how to help them through the planting of native plants - and still have a gorgeous garden!
There will be native plants for sale from Smithgall's own pollinator gardens, so you can go home and start yours the same day! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Clean up Sweetwater Creek State Park's waterways with the Native Fish Coalition. We'll be doing a liter clean up in 3 different sections of Sweetwater Creek. This is also a great time to talk to NFC fish enthusiasts and learn more about Georgia's native Fish!
Please remember to wear close toed shoes and dress appropriately for the weather 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered strenuous and technical as you will be traversing up and down a steep rocky incline. Meet at the Interpretive Center and drive to randevu at the top of Sliding Rock Trail. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join us for our annual Sr Fishing Rodeo at the Front Pond. Registration starts at 8:00 AM; the competition starts at 8:30 AM. Winners announced at 11:00AM. Ages 62 and over welcome. The competition is free. Park pass is required for every vehicle. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come to the office to learn about our turtle, Tori, followed by a habitat hunt hike to learn more about turtle habits in the wild. Wear closed-toe shoes. Call the office to sign up. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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We'll paint leaves and flowers and use them to create colorful prints to take home! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Learn about our local wildlife while taking a hike along the river. We'll talk about some of the many animals you might see here in the park and learn some fascinating facts along the way! $3 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Every Sunday afternoon, follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours come at an additional fee of $2 per person and run about an hour long. $6.75-$10.25 912-437-4770.
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Come learn about some of the various plant species that can be found across the park on a guided hike down the Big Rock Trail. Begins at the Big Rock trailhead. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join a ranger for a close look at these amazing inhabitants of the Wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Meet our corn snake, king snake and rat snake. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Meet our Naturalist at the program hut to learn
some of the beautiful patterns of Georgia’s terrific
turtles, so you can learn to identify them in the wild!
770-504-2277 $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Come meet our ambassador animals at this months reptile reception! We'll be introducing you to the charming and wonderful behaviors and benefits of snakes in our ecosystem! We'll also be introducing a new section called Herps Happen: What to do if you Stumble Upon a Snake While Hiking? 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our ambassador animals at this months reptile reception! We'll be introducing you to the charming and wonderful behaviors and benefits of snakes in our ecosystem! We'll also be introducing a new section called Herps Happen: What to do if you Stumble Upon a Snake While Hiking? 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our ambassador animals at this months reptile reception! We'll be introducing you to the charming and wonderful behaviors and benefits of snakes in our ecosystem! We'll also be introducing a new section called Herps Happen: What to do if you Stumble Upon a Snake While Hiking? 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our ambassador animals at this months reptile reception! We'll be introducing you to the charming and wonderful behaviors and benefits of snakes in our ecosystem! We'll also be introducing a new section called Herps Happen: What to do if you Stumble Upon a Snake While Hiking? 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our ambassador animals at this months reptile reception! We'll be introducing you to the charming and wonderful behaviors and benefits of snakes in our ecosystem! We'll also be introducing a new section called Herps Happen: What to do if you Stumble Upon a Snake While Hiking? 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our ambassador animals at this months reptile reception! We'll be introducing you to the charming and wonderful behaviors and benefits of snakes in our ecosystem! We'll also be introducing a new section called Herps Happen: What to do if you Stumble Upon a Snake While Hiking? 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our animal ambassadors, the snakes, as we provide some enrichment time, share some facts, and give you a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Watch this bi-annual kayaking event up-close from the splash zone! The hike is considered strenuous and technical as you will be traversing up and down a steep rocky incline. Meet at the Interpretive Center and drive to randevu at the top of Sliding Rock Trail. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge and its builder Washington King.
We’ll take a walk through the longest covered bridge in Georgia, stop at the overlook where the old mill once stood and end at the power plant ruins. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn about the different turtles of Georgia, and which one has been designated the "State Reptile"! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Crows are among the most intelligent animals on the planet, come learn about them and how some cultures viewed them around the world. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Find out about the many species of snakes in Georgia and which ones you might be most likely to encounter during your visit to the park. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bear Talk
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024 11 AM to 11:30 AM
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All are welcome to join a ranger for an informative talk about black bears. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Spring is finally here! Get those kids out of their current couch-hibernation state and out hiking some trails! Come see what spring has to offer at Red Top! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center, then hike around in search of your items and compete to be the first to get BINGO! First place will get a prize! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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A compass contains a needle that aligns with magnetic north, and includes a bezel wherein a specific bearing can be dialed in, and that can be used to get you where you want go. Now if you want to know how to put it to practical use, navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Improvising a fire without the use of matches or a lighter is a great skill to have for any camping/outdoor enthusiast! Here's a bonus incentive.. you DEFINITELY don't want to be “That Guy” that can't start or maintain the fire on your camping trip! We will even demonstrate a 2,000 year old method. Come hone this life-skill with us. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Bring your homeschoolers to see authentic artifacts, 'bag and tag' artifacts discovered in our dig-boxes, see the locations of original buildings and learn about the science of archaeology. Also featuring guest host Andrew Lee, a real knapper to demonstrate how arrowheads are crafted. This event is weather pending, call to pre-register. $5.25 - $6.50 706-695-2598.
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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Boxed In
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 10 AM to 10:30 AM
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Come learn about the lives of one of our most commonly encountered turtles- the Eastern Box Turtle $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join us for a moderately strenuous, 3 mile trek. This hike offers scenic views from the many rocky outcrops along the trail. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn about the different turtles of Georgia, and which one has been designated the "State Reptile"! $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Crows are among the most intelligent animals on the planet, come learn about them and how some cultures viewed them around the world. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Enjoy a leisurely bike ride with a ranger as we explore our park, and end our adventure with a beautiful sunset $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join us for a game of BINGO with a nature twist! Preregistration recommended to ensure enough players (7 or more total players). Meet at boathouse. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us to learn to build a fire and for a talk about the CCC. Smores will be provided. For questions, please call the front office. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Walk from the clubhouse to the pitcher plant bog. This hike is a 1 mile Ranger led on a mostly paved cart path and stroller friendly. We will leave the cart path to view the bog which is optional. Dogs welcome on 4' leash. Please bring water, closed toed walking shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Meet at picnic pavilion next to clubhouse. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Meet behind the Visitor Center to begin a fun hike, explore photo opportunities, and create a photo journal. Be sure your cameras and devices are charged and ready to go. Please wear closed toed shoes. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Did you know that a compass contains a needle that aligns with magnetic north, and includes a bezel wherein a specific bearing can be dialed in, and that can be used to get you where you want go? Well that's great! Now if you want to know how to put it to practical use, navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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What would YOU do if you were stranded in the woods overnight? Did you also know that there are no Walmarts OR phone charging stations in the wilderness? Come prepare for the worst with us as we discuss the different types, build one together, then compete to see who can build the best shelter! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Improvising a fire without the use of matches or a lighter is a great skill to have for any camping/outdoor enthusiast! Here's a bonus incentive... you DEFINITELY don't want to be “That Guy” that can't start or maintain the fire on your camping trip! We will even demonstrate a 2,000 year old method. Come warm up and hone this life-skill with us. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals.
This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come meet our Corn Snake and Western Hognose, who will be serving the public as ambassador animals.
This hands on learning opportunity explores the difference between a native and non native species, arboreal traits and fossorial traits, and everything else there is to know about our hognose and corn snake. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Learn about the geological features of the gorge and their composition, on this observational and informational hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Roast up some smores and weenies by the campfire! All you can eat, Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come join us for a Photo Scavenger Hunt. All you need is a camera or cell phone to enjoy the fun. When the list is completed, come by the office for a goodie bag. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join a park naturalist on an 0.6 mi round-trip hike to the waterfall on our paved West Ridge trail. Along the way you will learn local human history and natural history, discover flora and fauna, and come face-to-face with thundering Amicalola Falls. Register in Advance. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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9:30am & 1pm daily (except 1pm on Wednesdays). Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of how to safely shoot a compound bow then practice your aim from different distances on 3D foam targets. Register in advance. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Programs are held in our Visitor Center's Arch Room. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Learn the basics of how to throw a hatchet and practice on outdoor targets. Let the challenge begin! Register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come celebrate the amazing planet we live on and all that it provides for us. Learn about some of our favorite native plants and their potential uses, do fun earth-related crafts, and enjoy making and eating a layers-of-the-earth pudding cup. Advance registration required; please call to register. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Come meet our Park Naturalist Lou and learn about animals you might see around the park, check out our collection of pelts, and get some information about upcoming events. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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The whole family is welcome on this stroll around the Black Rock Lake, during which you’ll learn about the plants and animals that call our lake home and keep an eye out for turtles and other critters in and around the water. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Take part in Archaeology themed activities at the Vann House. Learn about artifacts in our dig-boxes, learn more about ancient pottery by creating your own, see the tools of an archaeologist from KSU, see actual artifacts from the Vann House excavations, talk to archaeologists, and more. $7. 706-695-2598.
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Local Ham radio operators will be returning to CCSP to set up at the Interpretive Center for a more accessible public program on Ham radio technology. Come by and learn about their equipment as they talk to other operators all over the world. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Watch staff and demonstrators show how people utilized tools and weapons in the past to survive everyday life. See flintknapping, fire building, archery, atlatl use, and more. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered
into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Check out our discovery table! Test your knowledge of frogs, butterflies, and animal babies with lifecycle figurines, real nests, and other natural items. Meet at boathouse. Cancelled if rain. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come and join some fun and music with the Nearly Normal String Band. The band consists of husband and wife team, Viva and Neil Araki. Meet at the wooden amphitheater in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join a Ranger on the trail for scaly tails! Are you sharp-eyed enough to spy all the amazing snakes, lizards, and even alligators? This hike is perfect for all ages and enthusiasts of reptiles. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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For the first time at Fort McAllister, we are celebrating Earth Day by offering visitors the opportunity to see how a number of local organizations participate in conservation. For volunteers: call the Visitor Center so you can showcase your efforts in a booth. For visitors: come anytime between 10am and 2pm to learn and play in the park. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Bear Talk
Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 11 AM to 11:30 AM
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All are welcome to join a ranger for an informative talk about black bears $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for an educational guided hike up to the west overlook, and a tour of the CCC stone fire tower. Registration is required. Please visit or contact the park office to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Join our naturalist for a scroll though the Seventeen Mile River swamp! Learn about the importance of this critical ecosystem and identify different species along the way. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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The Friends of Hamburg State Park will host a Milling Demonstration from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Come to learn how corn was processed in the 1920's to make grits and cornmeal. $5-$2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Walk through the forest with a ranger, looking for materials to build a fire and learn how to orient yourself using a compass. Then, build a fire without matches. Supplies provided. Geared towards participants 8 years and older. Spaces are limited. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Want to shoot an arrow in archery, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Call the park office to register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title $25, kayak and equipment included, $20 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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