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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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Join our Park Naturalist Lou on a guided hike on our 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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Bring your pups to the Black Rock Lake Trail and let them search for their very own eggs filled with healthy treats. Dogs need to be leashed at all times. If you don’t have a pup of your own, come on down and meet dogs available for adoption with Rabun Paws 4 Life. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join our Park Naturalist Lou for a family-friendly stroll around the lake. Whether you’re helping your dog walk off all the treats from our Doggy Easter Egg Hunt or you’re walking off those winter blues, you are sure to have a nice time. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join our Park Naturalist Lou and learn all about the scaly creatures we share the forest with, then see how many you can spy on a walk around the lake. Advance registration required; please call to register. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Learn how to safely take a walk on the wild side with these wilderness survival tips, including what to do if you get lost or see a wild animal, how to build a fire, which plants you could eat in a pinch, and more! Advance registration required; please call to register. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of plants by first learning about plants you might see along our trails, how to identify them, and what you can use them for. Then, you will get the chance to put your newfound identification skills to the test as we hike the Tennessee Rock Trail. Advance registration required; please call to register. $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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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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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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Come enjoy the partial solar eclipse over Georgia on Black Rock Mountain. Hang out with us, learn about the eclipse, and enjoy watching the partial eclipse from 2-4pm, with the peak of the eclipse occurring around 3pm. Eclipse glasses will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis while supplies last; only 50 pairs will be available! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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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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Join children 15 and under for a morning of fishing at Black Rock Lake. Anglers can can get the chance to win prizes for their big catches! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Learn about the endangered species in and around our area and how to protect them. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to craft your own endangered flower to take home, engineer a flying squirrel paper airplane, and make a delicious Bald Eagle cupcake. Register in advance over the phone. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Fill your soul with love and light on this longest day of the year. Enjoy live music and make the most of the extra sunlight and create a suncatcher, meditate while making your own nature mandala, and enjoy live music and a bonfire with smores. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Prolong the 4th of July festivities by joining us here on Black Rock Mountain on Saturday, July 6th with line dancing led by Sam Joedicke and fun 4th themed snacks and crafts, with plenty of time to make it to fireworks in town after. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Bring the whole family to learn about the wildlife you might see around our park. First, listen to a story about how to spot the signs that an animal has been in the area and how to identify which animal, then take the time to ask questions, feel real animal pelts, and do some fun crafts. Register in advance over the phone. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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On National Sunset Day, join a park ranger on a moderate 1.5 mile hike to the park summit to enjoy the sunset. Bring an evening snack to enjoy afterwards at the Black Rock Overlook. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Learn how to do some cool “tricks,” like tying a knot or using a compass, and get a treat each time you figure one out. Come in costume for maximum fun! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Enjoy the holidays on top of Black Rock Mountain State Park with live music, holiday nature crafts, a visit from Santa, and hayrides. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Come celebrate the return of the sun with us on the shortest day of the year. Let go of the things holding you back before the start of the new year, enjoy a nice warm fire with s’mores, and make some fun and symbolic crafts. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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