Wild Georgia Events

Hard Labor Creek State Park


Saturday, January 25, 2025

Snakes of North Georgia
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 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. This event will be indoors. Please call the park office to register in advance. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Survival Skills (shelter building, fire building, knot tying)
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Work by yourself or as a family team to create your very own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 6 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Survival Skills (shelter building, fire building, knot tying)
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 12 PM to 1:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Work by yourself or as a family team to create your very own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 6 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Classic Movie Matinee at HLC
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join us at Camp Daniel Morgan, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, to cozy up to the fire and watch award-winning movies that the CCC boys would have enjoyed during that era. Each date, a different movie at no charge. Please call the park office (after Jan 2nd) to inquire for the titles. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Classic Movie Matinee at HLC
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join us at Camp Daniel Morgan, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, to cozy up to the fire and watch award-winning movies that the CCC boys would have enjoyed during that era. Each date, a different movie at no charge. Please call the park office (after Jan 2nd) to inquire for the titles. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, February 14, 2025

Valentine's Archery Class and Campfire
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Take aim and learn to shoot arrows like Cupid. After the archery, we'll enjoy s'mores at a campfire. Couples, singles and families welcome. Equipment provided, no experience necessary. Archery class aimed at participants ages 10 and above. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 10 participants. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Valentine's Day Wagon Tours
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come out and enjoy a wagon ride with the ones you love on this special day. This family-friendly wagon ride will feature a guided tour of the park with a stop for s'mores at our boat ramp that overlooks scenic Lake Rutledge. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Valentine's Day Wagon Tours
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come out and enjoy a wagon ride with the ones you love on this special day. This family-friendly wagon ride will feature a guided tour of the park with a stop for s'mores at our boat ramp that overlooks scenic Lake Rutledge. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Valentine's Archery Class and Campfire
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Take aim and learn to shoot arrows like Cupid. After the archery, we'll enjoy s'mores at a campfire. Couples, singles and families welcome. Equipment provided, no experience necessary. Archery class aimed at participants ages 10 and above. Call the park office to register in advance. Limited to 10 participants. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Valentine's Day Wagon Tours
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come out and enjoy a wagon ride with the ones you love on this special day. This family-friendly wagon ride will feature a guided tour of the park with a stop for s'mores at our boat ramp that overlooks scenic Lake Rutledge. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Valentine's Day Wagon Tours
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come out and enjoy a wagon ride with the ones you love on this special day. This family-friendly wagon ride will feature a guided tour of the park with a stop for s'mores at our boat ramp that overlooks scenic Lake Rutledge. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Survival Skills (shelter building, fire building, knot tying)
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 12 PM to 1:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Work by yourself or as a family team to create your very own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 6 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Classic Movie Matinee at HLC
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join us at Camp Daniel Morgan, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, to cozy up to the fire and watch award-winning movies that the CCC boys would have enjoyed during that era. Each date, a different movie at no charge. Please call the park office (after Jan 2nd) to inquire for the titles. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Spring Wagon Rides with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with your family and everyone's favorite rabbit. A great photo opportunity. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. Timed tickets sold in advance, please contact the park office (after March 26). Walk-ins prepare to wait. $3, kids age 2 and under free. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Spring Wagon Rides with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with your family and everyone's favorite rabbit. A great photo opportunity. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. Timed tickets sold in advance, please contact the park office (after March 26). Walk-ins prepare to wait. $3, kids age 2 and under free. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Spring Wagon Rides with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with your family and everyone's favorite rabbit. A great photo opportunity. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. Timed tickets sold in advance, please contact the park office (after March 26). Walk-ins prepare to wait. $3, kids age 2 and under free. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp - Week 1 -
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 3, 2025 until Jun 5, 2025 
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 8-10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, animal adaptations, habitat conservation, etc. For more info and to register please click on the link below. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp - Week 1 -
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 4, 2025 until Jun 5, 2025 
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 8-10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, animal adaptations, habitat conservation, etc. For more info and to register please click on the link below. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp - Week 1 -
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 5, 2025 
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 8-10. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, animal adaptations, habitat conservation, etc. For more info and to register please click on the link below. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp - Week 2 -
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 10, 2025 until Jun 12, 2025 
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 10-12. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, habitat conservation, The New Deal History and more. For more info please click on the link below. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp - Week 2 -
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 11, 2025 until Jun 12, 2025 
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 10-12. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, habitat conservation, The New Deal History and more. For more info please click on the link below. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Junior Ranger Day Camp - Week 2 -
9 AM - 3 PM from Jun 12, 2025 
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Are your kids looking for a little adventure and fun learning this summer? This 3 day camp is geared toward ages 10-12. It includes tons of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: hiking, survival skills, forest ecology, habitat conservation, The New Deal History and more. For more info please click on the link below. $90 per child, $70 for any additional child. $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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