Wild Georgia Events

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

Basics of Camping
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our Ranger at Shelter 4 to learn the basics of camping and get ready for the spending time outdoors before the holiday weekend. Learn how to set up a tent, what to take camping, how to start a fire and more. $3 per person, RSVP by June 17, 2025. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Campfire and Smores
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our ranger to build a campfire and make smores. $3 per person. Shelter 4, 6 pm-7 pm $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Summer Word Search
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Pick up a summer crossword puzzle from the office. Turn in completed by 3:00 PM for a prize! $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tied Up in Knots
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Learn some of the most useful knots to use around your campsite during this short, hands-on program. All ages welcome. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Game Night With a Ranger!
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Take some time to get to know park staff and your fellow campers by playing games together! With a wide array of card and board games for all ages, there is something for everyone. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Friday, June 27, 2025

Fish of Georgia Campfire Program
Friday, Jun 27, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered how you can age a fish, or what the state record is for the biggest fish caught in Georgia? Come find out at the Fish of GA Campfire Program! Listen to a story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Map and Compass Orienteering
Friday, Jun 27, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Learning how to read a map, and effectively navigate using only a compass is a GREAT skill to have. It seems like a daunting task to some, but we have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Aspiring Archers
Friday, Jun 27, 2025 2 PM to 3:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is hunting, looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, or just having fun, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults! No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Aspiring Archers
Friday, Jun 27, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is hunting, looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, or just having fun, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults! No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Campfire & Smores
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join our ranger to build a campfire and make smores. $3 per person. Shelter 4, 6 pm-7 pm $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Hammock Camping 101
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Ever wanted to hammock camp, but aren't quite sure what to do? Or maybe you have hammock camped before and just want a refresher. Join a ranger to learn the basics of camping, what to look for in a campsite, and most importantly, how to set up your hammock safely. Ages 10+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Aspiring Archers
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is hunting, looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, or just having fun, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults! No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Aspiring Archers
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Archery is a fun and exciting hobby. Whether your reason to learn is hunting, looking supercool whilst shooting high-speed projectiles, or just having fun, we have the equipment and the know-how to help you out. This program is great for children and adults! No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Cast-Iron Pizza Program
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
The dutch oven is an extremely versatile piece of cookware. It can be used for sweet or savory dishes, quick cooking meals or all day stews. This time, join us as we cook PIZZA, in pairs, by the lake! Bring a friend or make a new one! We will also educate you how to use, maintain, and clean your cast-iron. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday, July 3, 2025

Game Night With a Ranger!
Thursday, Jul 3, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Take some time to get to know park staff and your fellow campers by playing games together! With a wide array of card and board games for all ages, there is something for everyone. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Friday, July 4, 2025

Campsite Patriotic Decor Contest!
Friday, Jul 4, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Show your patriotism for our country by going all out in decorating your campsite. Winning campsite gets a prize! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, Jul 4, 2025 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Campers ONLY Field Day
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Campers come join us for some 4th of July fun! There will be relay races and water games! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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GLOW HIKE!
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 9 PM to 11 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Light up the night with our Naturalist on a glow hike along the riverside trail and enjoy the sounds of night life. Wear your light-up shoes, glow in the dark clothing and glow sticks! *Glow sticks will be provided $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Popsicle Pick Up
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 2 PM to 5 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Cool off with a popsicle at the pool! $1 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Hammock Camping 101
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Ever wanted to hammock camp, but aren't quite sure what to do? Or maybe you have hammock camped before and just want a refresher. Join a ranger to learn the basics of camping, what to look for in a campsite, and most importantly, how to set up your hammock safely. Ages 10+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

RV Maintenance Workshop with Delta Tango RV Tech
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
This workshop provides RV owners with practical knowledge and skills to help them maintain their vehicles, ensure safety, and enhance their overall camping experience. It will cover key maintenance aspects of essential RV systems, including refrigerators, water heaters, furnaces, and air conditioners, in addition to general RV care. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Game Night With a Ranger!
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Take some time to get to know park staff and your fellow campers by playing games together! With a wide array of card and board games for all ages, there is something for everyone. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 6 PM to 9 PM
Hamburg State Park - Mitchell, GA
Fall Festival at Hamburg State Park. We will offer wagon rides through the campground that will stop along the way for trick and treats! We will also be playing a fall themed movie. There will be games and a costume contest for our guests! For those camping with us, we will host a site decoration contest! and concessions will be available. $2-$8 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

The Haunting of Savage Island
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6 AM to 8:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
We invite our campground guests to decorate their campsite and dress up in costumes! Our park rangers will be judging the campsites for creativity and hosting a costume contest! If you'd like to give out candy, pick up a "Pumpkin Paper" for your campsite from the Visitors Center to let other families know you are giving out candy. 912-727-2339.
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