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Hard Labor Creek State Park


Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, December 1, 2023

Winter Campfire Stories
Friday, Dec 1, 2023 7 PM to 7:40 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Learn how to start a campfire without matches. Roast marshmallows and enjoy an evening of swapping stories. Blankets and chairs are not required, but suggested. Pre-registration required as space will be limited to less than 15 participants. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Survival Skills (Compass Orienteering, Fire Building)
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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.
Holiday Wagon Rides with Santa
2 PM - 4 PM from Dec 2, 2023 
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Blacksmith Demonstration
Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 11 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
At Hard Labor Creek, we have a fully functional blacksmith shop that the CCC used in the 1930's to make hinges, nails, door handles, brackets, and much more. Join the park staff to enjoy a brief history of the park, and a demonstration on how the tools in the shop worked. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
Holiday Wagon Rides with Santa
Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 2 PM to 4 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Winter Campfire Stories
Friday, Dec 15, 2023 7 PM to 7:40 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Learn how to start a campfire without matches. Roast marshmallows and enjoy an evening of swapping stories. Blankets and chairs are not required, but suggested. Pre-registration required as space will be limited to less than 15 participants. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Survival Skills (Compass Orienteering, Fire Building)
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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.
Holiday Wagon Rides with Santa
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 2 PM to 4 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Holiday Wagon Rides with Santa
Sunday, Dec 17, 2023 2 PM to 4 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Holiday Wagon Rides with Santa
Saturday, Dec 23, 2023 2 PM to 4 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Junior Ranger Day Camp, Christmas Break
Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 9 AM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your kids looking for a little adventure, and fun learning this Holiday break? This 3-day camp is geared toward ages 8 - 10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, camping skills, survival skills, nature art, and more. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title. $80 for one child $60 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Junior Ranger Day Camp, Christmas Break
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023 9 AM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your kids looking for a little adventure, and fun learning this Holiday break? This 3-day camp is geared toward ages 8 - 10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, camping skills, survival skills, nature art, and more. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title. $80 for one child $60 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Junior Ranger Day Camp, Christmas Break
Thursday, Dec 28, 2023 9 AM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your kids looking for a little adventure, and fun learning this Holiday break? This 3-day camp is geared toward ages 8 - 10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, camping skills, survival skills, nature art, and more. For more info and to register, please click on this event's title. $80 for one child $60 per child for two or more $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Monday, January 1, 2024

Follow in the steps of the CCC - First Day Hike
Monday, Jan 1, 2024 11 AM to 1 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
This Ranger - Led hike will take visitors along the lake banks and gentle ridges. Start the New Year off right with this 2 mile, moderate to rigorous, scenic hike (11am and 2pm). Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hikes geared toward active adults and children over 8 years old. Limited to 30. Pre-registration required by 5 PM the day before. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
Follow in the steps of the CCC - First Day Hike
Monday, Jan 1, 2024 2 PM to 4 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
This Ranger - Led hike will take visitors along the lake banks and gentle ridges. Start the New Year off right with this 2 mile, moderate to rigorous, scenic hike (11am and 2pm). Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hikes geared toward active adults and children over 8 years old. Limited to 30. Pre-registration required by 5 PM the day before. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Snakes of North Georgia
Saturday, Jan 6, 2024 1 PM to 1:45 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join us as our naturalist educates folks about some of Georgia's wonderful reptiles. Live non-venomous snakes will be present. Learn the difference between venomous and non-venomous snake species of North Georgia. Please call the park office to register in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Monday, January 15, 2024

Snakes of North Georgia
Monday, Jan 15, 2024 1 PM to 1:45 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join us as our naturalist educates folks about some of Georgia's wonderful reptiles. Live non-venomous snakes will be present. Learn the difference between venomous and non-venomous snake species of North Georgia. Please call the park office to register in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Snakes of North Georgia
Saturday, Jan 20, 2024 1 PM to 1:45 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join us as our naturalist educates folks about some of Georgia's wonderful reptiles. Live non-venomous snakes will be present. Learn the difference between venomous and non-venomous snake species of North Georgia. Please call the park office to register in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.