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Hard Labor Creek State Park


Friday, November 29, 2024

Wagon Rides and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Nov 29, 2024 12 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join in on the holiday activities. We will have the conestoga wagon decorated with lights and ornaments while taking a wagon ride through the park. Warm up with hot cocoa before the ride. Rides every 20 min across from the mini golf. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, November 30, 2024

Wagon Rides and Hot Cocoa
Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 12 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join in on the holiday activities. We will have the conestoga wagon decorated with lights and ornaments while taking a wagon ride through the park. Warm up with hot cocoa before the ride. Rides every 20 min across from the mini golf. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Holiday Wagon Rides with Santa
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 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.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Holiday Wagon Rides with Santa
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 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.
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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Holiday Wagon Rides with Santa
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 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.
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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Holiday Wagon Rides with Santa
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 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.
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Thursday, December 26, 2024

CCC Camp and History Hike
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 12 PM to 2 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
This Ranger - Led hike will take visitors along the lake banks and gentle ridges. Explore our past as we walk to a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hike geared toward active participants 8 years old and above. Call the park office to register and pay fees in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Follow in the steps of the CCC - First Day Hike
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 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 4 PM the day before. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Follow in the steps of the CCC - First Day Hike
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 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 4 PM the day before. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. Tickets after 9/15 $10 cash at the door. $8 through Eventbrite. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. Tickets after 9/15 $10 cash at the door. $8 through Eventbrite. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, October 31, 2025

Trick or Treat, RV Contest, And Wagon Rides
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 4 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come camp with us on the spookiest of nights! Kids will collect candy from RV to RV. Campers are encouraged to decorate their sites and compete for the prize of most festive set up. Tour around the park on our decorated conestoga wagon. At night, play put putt on our glow in the dark mini golf. Wagon Rides $3 per person, Glow Mini Golf: $5 per person, cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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