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Tugaloo State Park


Friday, July 4, 2025

Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade
Friday, Jul 4, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Enjoy a festive golf cart parade through the campground! Best decorated golf cart wins a prize. All golf carts entering parade and contest need to line up at the Nature Hut by 11 AM. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Fourth of July Bonanza
Friday, Jul 4, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us in our campground field to enjoy all sorts of fun games and activities to celebrate this 4th of July. There will be water involved, so be prepared to get splashed! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Black Light Bug Hunt
Friday, Jul 4, 2025 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join a Ranger for an informative hike along the trail looking for and identifying bugs with a black light. Meet at Nature Hut. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Hike with a Ranger
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join the Park Naturalist for a hike along the Sassafrass Trail. Be sure to wear hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. $5 plus $5 parking. 707-356-4362.
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Flag Crafts
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come make some fun American Flag crafts at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Explore The Nature Hut
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you could see in the area and meet one of our live snakes! Feel free to ask our park naturalist any questions that you may have about the park, or its wildlife. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Kayaking 101
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Meet the Naturalist at the Park office for a crash course in Kayaking. We'll be going over basic strokes, maneuvers, as well as Paddling Safety. Afterwards we'll hop into the water and test our new found knowledge. Be sure to bring water, snacks, dry clothes, and a towel. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Movie Night
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us for a family friendly movie at the Zipline by Nature Hut . Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Radical Reptiles
Sunday, Jul 6, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us at our Nature Hut for an informative program about snakes that are native to Georgia and meet our snake ambassadors. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Survival 101
Sunday, Jul 6, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn what to do in a survival situation and what to bring with you to help along the way. Located at the Nature Hut. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Fishing 101
Sunday, Jul 6, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn everything you need to know about fishing on Lake Hartwell and then join the Park Ranger on a fishing trip to hone your skills. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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S'mores with a Ranger
Sunday, Jul 6, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come out and enjoy making and eating s'mores with a Ranger while you enjoy fun stories. Located at the Nature Hut. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Hike with a Ranger - Sassafras Trail
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Enjoy an informative hike with the park naturalist along the sassafras trail. Meet at Visitor Center. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Explore The Nature Hut
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you could see in the area and meet one of our live snakes! Feel free to ask our park naturalist any questions that you may have about the park, or its wildlife. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Archery 101
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
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 so please register in advance by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Movie Night
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us for a family friendly movie at the Zipline by Nature Hut . Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Native American Tool Demonstration
Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn how Native American tools were constructed and used. Meet at Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Fishing 101
Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn everything you need to know about fishing on Lake Hartwell and then join the Park Ranger on a fishing trip to hone your skills. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

3-Day Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Explore The Nature Hut
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you could see in the area and meet one of our live snakes! Feel free to ask our park naturalist any questions that you may have about the park, or its wildlife. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Radical Reptiles
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us at our Nature Hut for an informative program about snakes that are native to Georgia and meet our snake ambassadors. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Movie Night
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us for a family friendly movie at the Zipline by Nature Hut . Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Gumlog and Tugaloo History Chat
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn the history of Gumlog and Tugaloo at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Crochet craft
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come learn how to crochet with this ranger lead program. You will learn some fun and easy crochet stitches and put your skills to the test. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Black Light Bug Hunt
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 9 PM to 10 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join a Ranger for an informative hike along the trail looking for and identifying bugs with a black light. Meet at Nature Hut. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Archery 101
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
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 so please register in advance by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Survival 101
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn what to do in a survival situation and what to bring with you to help along the way. Located at the Nature Hut. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Explore The Nature Hut
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come join us in the Nature Hut to check out some taxidermy animals you could see in the area and meet one of our live snakes! Feel free to ask our park naturalist any questions that you may have about the park, or its wildlife. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Radical Reptiles
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us at our Nature Hut for an informative program about snakes that are native to Georgia and meet our snake ambassadors. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
Accessible Event Tales of Scales Event 
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Movie Night
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us for a family friendly movie at the Zipline by Nature Hut . Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Birding
Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come out and enjoy a fun birding adventure with our naturalist. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Craft
Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us at the Nature Hut to make a cool nature journal you can use to record your adventures. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Fishing 101
Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Learn everything you need to know about fishing on Lake Hartwell and then join the Park Ranger on a fishing trip to hone your skills. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Movie Night
Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us for a family friendly movie at the Zipline by Nature Hut . Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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