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     John Tanner State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (770) 830-2222

This west Georgia park is best known for having the largest sand swimming beach of any Georgia state park. It is a recreational haven for water lovers looking for boating and fishing opportunities as well. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, miniature golf, volleyball and horseshoes. Six motel type units are located near the beach; each with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living area and bedroom. The park is named after a local businessman who operated the property as a private park from 1954 until 1971.


Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM

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  • 1 Group Lodge - Reserve
  • 31 Campsites - Reserve
  • 6 Motel Units - Reserve
  • 4 Picnic Shelters - Reserve
  • 2 Group Shelters - Reserve
  • 1 Pioneer Camp - Reserve
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    Events

    Get Outdoors Georgia Seniors Fishing Rodeo
    Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 9 AM - 11 AM
    Seniors Fishing Rodeo Age 55 & over. 9:00am - 11:am. Participants must bring their own fishing equipment. Grand prize will be awarded for heaviest fish. $3 parking. 770-830-2222.
    Handicapped Accessible 
    Get Outdoors Georgia Astronomy Program
    Saturday, Aug 30, 2008 8:30 PM - 10 PM
    The Atlanta Astronomy Club will present an astronomy program which will include a slide presentation and several telescopes set up for viewing the stars. $3 parking. 770-830-2222.


    Facilities
    138 Acres
    12-Acre and 16-Acre Lakes
    31 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($22) - cable TV hookups
    Group Lodge (sleeps 40, $250)
    6-Motel Units ($80)
    Unit #1 is a dog friendly unit
    4 Picnic Shelters ($40-$100)
    2 Group Shelters (seat 50 and 75, $60-$110)
    Pioneer Campground ($35)
    Swimming Beach - largest of any Georgia state park


    Activities
    Swimming
    Pedal Boat and Fishing Boat Rental (seasonal)
    Boating - private boats permitted, electric motors only
    Hiking - 3/4-mile nature trail and 1-mile lake loop trail
    Miniature Golf


    Nearby Attractions
    Carrollton CVB
    Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park
    Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
    Six Flags Over Georgia Theme Park
    Atlanta, Ga.
    State University of West Georgia
    Georgia's Treasures Along I-20
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  •   Address/Directions
    John Tanner State Park
    354 Tanners Beach Rd
    Carrollton , GA 30117

    Located 6 miles west of Carrollton off Ga. Hwy. 16.

     
     
    Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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