Georgia's state park on Lake Hartwell, and the cheapest place on the lake to rent a kayak.
| Run by | Georgia State Parks |
|---|---|
| Address | 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553 |
| Phone | 706-356-4362 |
| Fee | $10/day ParkPass per vehicle ($70/year) |
| Launch | 6-lane megaramp + 2 more ramps |
| Swimming | Sand beach open; designated swim area closed for low water |
| Rentals | Kayaks, canoes, SUPs ($10/hr) |
| Camping | 105 tent/RV sites, 11 walk-in, 20 cottages, 6 yurts |
Georgia State Parks rents kayaks, canoes and paddleboards here seasonally, the cheapest paddle rental on the lake. Gear is included; you sign a waiver and wear a life jacket. The park sits on a peninsula at the north end with a 6-lane ramp and a sand beach (the designated swim area is closed for low water). Entry is a $10 Georgia ParkPass per vehicle.
The park sits on a peninsula at the north end of the lake, with a kayak and canoe launch next to the visitor center. Stay in the coves around the peninsula for calmer water than the open lake.
The sand beach is open, but the designated swim area is closed for low water. See today's lake level.
Also on the lake: Hartwell Lakeside Park, Lake Hartwell State Park, Sadlers Creek State Park, Twelve Mile Recreation Area. See Lake Hartwell fees and passes and other places to launch.
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