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Don Carter State Park


Saturday, February 1, 2025

Sidney Lanier Birthday Hike
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Sidney Lanier, the poet and namesake of our Lake Lanier, turns 183 this February! Join us for a hike around the lake to learn about Sidney Lanier and his lasting impact on North Georgia. Meet at the Huckleberry Trail, please call ahead to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Gourmet Campfire Hot Chocolate Bar
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us to celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day with a hot chocolate bar! For $2 you get a cup of campfire warmed hot cocoa as well as three toppings. Open to overnight guests and visitors outside of the visitor center. $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Friday, February 14, 2025

Valentine's Day Sweetheart Package
7 AM - 5 PM from Feb 14, 2025 until Feb 15, 2025 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Camping or staying in a cottage with us over Valentine's weekend? Grab one of our sweetheart packages, including a bundle of firewood, matching mugs, a strawberry s'more kit, hot chocolate mix, and a keepsake magnet! You can choose whether you want the package delivered to your sight on Friday or Saturday. 43.28 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Valentine's Day Sweetheart Package
7 AM - 5 PM from Feb 15, 2025 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Camping or staying in a cottage with us over Valentine's weekend? Grab one of our sweetheart packages, including a bundle of firewood, matching mugs, a strawberry s'more kit, hot chocolate mix, and a keepsake magnet! You can choose whether you want the package delivered to your sight on Friday or Saturday. 43.28 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Savory Campfire S'mores
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
We're putting a fun twist on a classic favorite! Who says s'mores have to be a dessert? Meet outside of the visitor center for this charcuterie like treat. This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Birding Walk With Bill Elliott
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 8 AM to 9 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us for a morning bird walk around the beach, lead by retired forestry technician Bill Elliott. We will meet at picnic shelter #3. Please call ahead to register. $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Bird Campfire Program
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered what the biggest owl in Georgia is, or which bird can fly backwards? Come find out at the Bird Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story on the origin of the cardinal and play educational games with our naturalist. This program is for overnight guests and will meet at the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Turtles and Tortoises Campfire Program
Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered if turtles can feel through their shells, or what Georgia's state reptile is? Come find out at the Turtles and Tortoises Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about turtles and play educational games with our naturalist. This program is for overnight guests and will meet at the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Turtles and Tortoises Campfire Program
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered if turtles can feel through their shells, or what Georgia's state reptile is? Come find out at the Turtles and Tortoises Campfire Program! Listen to a Native American story about turtles and play educational games with our naturalist. This program is for overnight guests and will meet at the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Making Campfire Popcorn
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Pop in for this one of a kind campfire cooking program! Meet us outside of the visitor center to make fresh popcorn and enjoy the hot batch with delicious toppings! This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Junior Ranger Bingo
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Enjoy the junior ranger bingo game lead by our rangers. For families of all ages at picnic shelter 3. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Junior Ranger Bingo
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Enjoy the junior ranger bingo game lead by our rangers. For families of all ages at picnic shelter 3. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Don Carter Feud
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us for our first ever Don Carter Feud! Battle against other families in teams of 4 about questions related to camping and parks. Open to overnight guests and the public to participate or be our live audience! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Campfire Peach Cobbler
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
This campfire cooking program is peachy keen and ripe for fun! We are celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day outside the visitor center by making this classic southern treat. This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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