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Come enjoy our Monumental moments theme
celebrating Americas 250th by learning more about our park and its history with this educational scavenger hunt.
You can pick up the scavenger hunt at the front office and return it for a small prize. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us for our monthly scrapbooking event!
In celebration of the arrival of spring, we will be making spring greeting cards!
Please meet us at The Mellinger Center at 2 PM.
$10 to attend. Kids 13 and under are FREE and will be making a more simple card. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Join us for an enchanting night hike along the Flat Rock Trail, where the forest awakens in a mysterious symphony of nocturnal life. This unique adventure invites nature enthusiasts and curious explorers alike to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the wilderness after dark, guided only by the soft glow of glow sticks and LED lights. $6 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Attention trail running enthusiasts! Join one of our park rangers for a five-mile run along the Overlook Trail to the Back Country camping loop and back to the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Take a step back in time and see what life was like during Dahlonega's mining days. See demonstrations on gold panning, blacksmithing, butter churning, and more. Some of our guests will include Crisson Gold Mine, Consolidated Gold Mine, Lumpkin County Historical Society and the Friends of the Gold museum will be selling hotdogs, chips, and drinks. $9-$12. 706-864-2257.
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Experience a unique and relaxing yoga session on our beach, lead by instructors from Find Your Center Yoga Studio.
This event is BYOYM- Bring Your Own Yoga Mat! Adults of all levels of experience are welcome. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Take a short hike with our naturalist around the Huckleberry Trail to learn some general local history as well as flora and fauna. The trail is 0.75 miles, unpaved, with a mix of walking uphill and downhill. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Make your own pinecone bird feeder using natural
materials to help support local wildlife. Pre-registration is
required at least one day in advance, either at the Park
Office or by calling 706-663-4858. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate monumental moments with us as we honor this year’s Georgia State Parks theme, Monumental Moments: America’s 250th! Take part in our on-site scavenger hunt and explore the park in a whole new way! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Archery
Saturday, May 30, 2026 9 AM to 11 AM
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We
provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome.
Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Pre-registration is
required at least one day in advance, either at the Park Office or
by calling 706-663-4858. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Explore the process of printmaking through botanical
prints. Take home a lasting impression of the ephemeral
beauty of nature. We will print a variety of plants found on
the park. Pre-registration is required at least one day in
advance, either at the Park Office or by calling
706-663-4858. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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William Bartram is one of the best known American naturalists of the 18th century. Join a ranger as we follow his footsteps along the Altamaha environs. Make birding and other observations in a nature journal given to those who participate! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Start your day with a leisurely stroll around our lake loop trail. Join a ranger for this easy, 1.2-mile hike. Begins at the Beach area at 9:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia! Meet at the Relihan Museum & Nature Center located down the hill from the park office. Pre-register at office before program. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Join us at the Campground Activity Shelter at 1:00 PM for a fun, hands-on adventure! Kids will get to build their very own birdhouse and discover why these cozy homes are so important for our feathered friends $5 plus parking fee required. 229-276-1004.
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Want to shoot try your hand at archery, but don’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting bullseyes. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Lean how to turn invasive vines like kudzu and Japanese wisteria into cordage. Useful in wildcrafting, wreath making, and survival situations. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Meet Rangers at the park office for a moderate 1.5-mile walk to the Marble Mine. Learn about the park's nature and history while exploring the Marble Mine Trail. Make sure to bring water and wear comfortable shoes. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Join the rangers for a fun craft at the park! Make a nature journal and use it to document tree leaves found around the picnic shelter. Learn how to identify trees by their leaves and what foods they produce for wildlife. Meet the rangers at the office. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Longleaf pine forest used to extend across much of the state of Georgia, but was almost entirely lost due to farming and industry. It's making a return today, so join us on this nature hike to learn all about the longleaf pine ecosystem and the work being done today to bring it back. $5.50-$8 478-986-5172.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Naturalist for a guided hike on our Big Creek Trail and enter the fascinating habitat of our gopher tortoise! This hike is to bring awareness to all the efforts to protect this amazing reptile! Sign up at the Visitor Center prior to the hike. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail. See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
Admission to the History Center is included.
Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Use catchy phrases to associate human words or sounds with the unique sound of a bird’s call. Join us on Camp Lawton History Center’s back porch for a fun time of “Name that Bird.” $2 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Come out and enjoy guest speakers, authors/book signings, special topic camp demonstrations, tactical demonstrations, and civilian life. We will close with a special wreath-laying ceremony honoring Americans who have served throughout the 250 years of American History. A food vendor will be on-site. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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Archery is back in full effect at Red Top! First time shooters and seasoned archers are welcome. We provide the equipment, the instruction, the safe setting, and we can help you get more of your shots in the 10 ring! We will be using compound bows with a 15-30 pound draw weight. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is back in full effect at Red Top! First time shooters and seasoned archers are welcome. We provide the equipment, the instruction, the safe setting, and we can help you get more of your shots in the 10 ring! We will be using compound bows with a 15-30 pound draw weight. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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At first, learning how to use a compass can be confusing... Especially if you do not have a good teacher. As luck would have it, we are fantastic teachers and can get you started off on the right foot! Learn the parts of a compass, how to follow a bearing, how to calculate distance based on your individual stride, and more. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Here at Red Top Mountain State Park, we like to teach people how to build shelters that they could use in different survival scenarios. The main objectives are staying warm, dry and comfortable. There is no way to predetermine the type of sticky situation you might find yourself in, so we like to cover different types. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Building a fire in the woods, be it for s'mores or in a survival situation, is a great skill to have! There are many methods, materials, and tools that one can use to start a fire. We'll discuss some different ways we can get a successful fire started and demonstrate a few of them for the group. Then, it's your turn to see if you can pull it off! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Come hike the Gopher Tortoise Trail and learn about the decline, conservation, and establishment of the Gopher Tortoise as the Georgia state reptile.
We will be parking and meeting by the Gopher Tortoise Trail. Close toed shoes, water, and bug spray are recommended. Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Join a ranger for an easy and conversational hike. Learn a little bit about the swamp, its history, and some of the plants and animals that live here. Questions encouraged. Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sweetwater Creek officially opened its gates to the public 50 years ago on May 29, 1976 at 10 a.m.
We have continued to proudly serve our visitors. Celebrate 50 years of Sweetwater in this 3 day long event.
Each day will feature guest talks and recreational activities.
Please Click Additional Event Details to see 3 day Schedule. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come join us in the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for a talk about black bears! Learn more about their diets, habitats, and how to safely recreate in black bear country! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Learn to shoot a bow and about archery safety. Located behind the main office. Ages 8 and up. Must wear closed toe shoes. Spaces are limited advanced registration required by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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See our animal displays and learn about owls, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and more. Visit with our Corn Snake and learn fascinating facts about the snakes you find in the park and your own backyard. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King. Parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river while the sun sets. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. If there is inclement weather, the program will need to be cancelled and those registered will receive a full refund. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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