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Tugaloo State Park


Saturday, May 17, 2025

Archery 101
Saturday, May 17, 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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Hike with a Ranger
Saturday, May 17, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
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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Explore The Hut
Saturday, May 17, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Visit our Nature Hut to learn about animals that are common to this area. Many taxidermy animals are on display. You can also meet our two live snakes !! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Fishing 101
Sunday, May 18, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
come learn how to fish then Join the ranger on a fishing trip and ask any questions you may have. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Explore The Hut
Sunday, May 18, 2025 1 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Visit our Nature Hut to learn about animals that are common to this area. Many taxidermy animals are on display. You can also meet our two live snakes !! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Fishing Jamboree
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us behind the Visitor Center for a fun fishing competition. There will be 3 age brackets: Ages 1-10,11-21, 21&up. Bring your own fishing equipment. Prize awarded to top catch in each age bracket. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Kayaking 101
Sunday, May 25, 2025 11 AM to 1 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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Explore The Hut
Sunday, May 25, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Visit our Nature Hut to learn about animals that are common to this area. Many taxidermy animals are on display. You can also meet our two live snakes !! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Prescribed Fire chat
Sunday, May 25, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come learn about the ecological importance of prescribed fire and the role it plays in the forest at Tugaloo State Park. located at the Nature Hut. 2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Creating Wildlife Habitats
Saturday, May 31, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Educational program about the benefits of creating wildlife habitat in your own back yard including an outside activity where participants will try their hand at building a home for birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Movie Night
Saturday, May 31, 2025 5 PM to 7 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us for a fun family movie night. Located behind the Nature Hut. What is Gru and the Minions up to now? $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

3-Day Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join a ranger on a 3-day adventure full of learning and exploring. Open to children 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, June 7, 2025

Sandcastle Tournament
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us at the beach area and build your best sandcastles for a chance to win a prize. All ages are welcome for this event. Dogs and other pets will not be allowed on the beach. Please bring your own sand castle supplies for the tournament. Some extra building supplies will be available for use. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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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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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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