Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites - Georgia DNR

06/07/2026

Warm summer nights in the great outdoors. All the iconic summer vibes are right here at the Parks: s'mores around the campfire, stargazing, crickets/cicadas, fireflies, and raccoons searching for unguarded snacks.

Stay close to the action so you don't miss a single second of summer fun. Book your camping trip or cottage getaway today! (link in bio)

Photos:
Yurt - Sweetwater Creek
Stars - Vogel
Tent - Fort Mountain
Cottage - Smithgall Woods
S'mores - Hard Labor Creek

06/06/2026

Father's Day is coming up soon! Celebrate with your family in the great outdoors.

GA State Parks have group shelters for rent with large kitchens and tables to accommodate groups of almost any size. Picnic shelters are a great choice for smaller gatherings as well.

Spend some quality time with Dad on a ranger-led program, fishing excursion, golf trip, or just a good old-fashion hike. Explore our website (link in bio) to plan your weekend activities and get more info on events our rangers have planned.

The visitor centers at our parks have great gifts for dad too! Grab a souvenir to remember your special outing or pick up an Annual Pass or Gift Card so you can enjoy the great outdoors all year-round.

06/05/2026

Come see our rangers at these special events celebrating the World Cup! We'll be there along with representatives from other tourism destinations from around the state and local food+drink vendors to show off everything Georgia has to offer.

@ the Georgia World Congress Center every Atlanta match day

06/04/2026

The junior ranger program is a great way to explore Georgia with the family this summer. Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages will have fun earning their unique badge from each state park and historic site they visit. Congratulations to our 6 newest junior rangers from Fort McAllister!

Had the honor of swearing in these 6 newest Junior Rangers yesterday. Don't know that I've ever had six from one family!
Made my day!

05/31/2026

Ah . . . summer!
Days on the lake. Nights by the campfire.

Here's a little inspiration for your summer getaways. Cottages, yurts and campsites go quickly during this time of year, so snag your favorite spot soon. Photos:
🌞 kayaking at Don Carter on Lake Lanier
🌞 yurt at Tugaloo on Hartwell
🌞 camping at Chattahoochee Bend
🌞 farm at General Coffee
🌞 fort at Fort King George

Insider Tip: Each state park and historic site has their own photo gallery, trail map and event calendar on our website.

05/29/2026

The State Parks passport is a great way for you and your family to keep track of all your outdoor adventures this summer! Pick one up at a park visitor center or order online before you go. Be sure to ask rangers about the park clubs, geocaching, and annual programming theme for other fun ways to gamify your visits to the parks. Visit our website for more info.

05/27/2026

Lookin' ahead to summer weather! Many of our parks have sandy beaches for your family to cool off and have fun. Tugaloo has a pretty beach on Lake Hartwell, and Don Carter State Park has a spacious beach on Lake Lanier with a large picnic shelter and grills. If you're looking for something a little more low-key, check out the beaches at Fort Mountain, Hard Labor Creek, Kolomoki Mounds, Reed Bingham and Seminole. Most of these have picnic shelters for rent where you can enjoy a nice afternoon in the shade. Visit the Activities Page on GaStateParks.org for more summertime fun ideas.

05/25/2026

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” -- Franklin D. Roosevelt

Today we honor those who sacrificed for our freedoms.

05/23/2026

Keep the kiddos busy and learning this summer with our Junior Ranger camps. Some are a week long, while some are just one day. They'll even go home with their own site-specific Junior Ranger badge! James H "Sloppy" Floyd's is coming up on June 10. Chattahoochee Bend's camp still has a few open spots on June 26 and 27. And you'll find dozens more on the events page of our website:
https://explore.gastateparks.org/JuniorRangerEvents

05/22/2026

Looking for some last minute family activities this Memorial Day weekend? Our rangers have you covered. They've planned a ton of special programs and events that span everything from hiking and paddling, to military history, and classic American summer staples like campfires and s'mores. Here are a few of the events available, but check out our website for a complete list and full details.