Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(706) 541-0321
- NOTICE: The park's fishing dock and three of the four boat ramps are closed due to low water levels.
Located on 72,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, this park is known as one of the finest bass fishing spots in the nation. During the summer, guests can cool down at the beach or on miles of shaded nature trails. A wildlife observation area is available. The park has 10 fully equipped cottages on the lake, five of which are log cabins. The campground is situated on a peninsula, offering spectacular views of both sunset and sunrise over the open water. A one-room camper cabin faces the lake, offering a porch with rocking chairs, electricity, four bed platforms, a grill, picnic table and water spigot.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
Birdwatching at Mistletoe
2008 Summer Newsletter (word format)
Facilities
1,920 Acres
72,000-Acre Lake
96 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25)
4 Walk-In Campsites ($12)
Camper Cabin (sleeps 4, $35)
10 Cottages ($110-$120)
Cottages #1 and #10 are dog friendly cottages
5 Picnic Shelters ($40)
Beach House (seats 75, $150)
Group Shelter (seats 150, $120)
Pioneer Campground ($50)
Backcountry Campsite ($5/person)
Swimming Beach
Activities
Hiking and Bicycling - 12-mile backpacking trail and 3.5 miles of nature trails
Fishing - accessible dock
Boating - 3 ramps
Swimming
Nearby Attractions
Robert Toombs House State Historic Site
A.H. Stephens State Historic Park
Elijah Clark State Park
Augusta, Ga.
Clarks Hill Dam
Washington, Ga.
Great Lakes of Georgia
Georgia's Treasures Along I-20
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Events
Summer Bird Walk
Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 9 AM - 12 PM
| Can you identify birds by their calls and songs? Or maybe even find a nest with babies? Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from the Nature Center. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Wild Gourmet Dinner
Sunday, Jul 20, 2008 2 PM - 4 PM
| Join us for a fun, interesting and tasty dinner made from wild ingredients. For even more fun, search online for "wild edibles recipes" and make a dish to share. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Mountain Dulicmer Workshop
Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 10 AM - 12 PM
| This introduction to the mountain dulcimer includes hands-on instruction for beginners. This beautiful folk instrument is one of the easiest to play. If you have a dulcimer, bring it along for tuning and playing tips. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Cavestone Pottery Making
Saturday, Aug 2, 2008 10 AM - 12 PM
| These pots look like they were hewn right from the wall of a cave, but they're really a mixture of cement, parlite and moss. Class size is limited to 10; children 12-17 welcome with a guardian. The pottery takes three days to dry, so bring a tray or plywood to take your creations home... $2 per pot, plus $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Herbs and Wild Edibles
Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 11 AM - 12 PM
| Nothing's better than a refreshing cold glass of pine tea with a homemade kudzu cookie. Who's up for dessert straight from the woods? Learn how to feast on nature's bounty. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Creek Walk
Saturday, Aug 16, 2008 11 AM - 1 PM
| We'll take a short hike to Cliatt Creek, net some creek critters, and see what we can learn about the aquatic macro-invertebrates that call the creek home. Wear comfortable shoes -- preferably ones that can get wet. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Poop Scoopin' Boogie
Saturday, Aug 23, 2008 11 AM - 12 PM
| If you like solving mysteries and want to know "Who's Done It," this will be a fun program for you. We'll go over basic identification of animal scat and take a scat walk to see if we can locate and identify fresh droppings. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Watermelon Wallow
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008 10 AM - 11 AM
| This relay race involves two teams, greased watermelons, and lots of laughs. Bring your friends and family: there's no age limit. But watch out, if you drop the watermelon, you are penalized. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Grandparent-Child Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 10 AM - 2 PM
| Celebrate National Grandparents Day weekend with this fun contest. Together you'll look for items in nature, sharing stories about what you find. Prizes will be awarded to the team(s) with the most items. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Tour de Mistletoe
Saturday, Sep 13, 2008 9 AM - 11 AM
| Get the whole family involved --moms, dads and kids from tricycle-age through middle school. There'll be prizes for everyone who completes the course, with special awards for individuals and teams who finish in the best time. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Campsite Decorating Contest
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 9 AM - 2 PM
| Campers are invited to decorate their sites during the park's Fall Fest weekend. Sites will be judged during daylight hours on originality, creativity and theme. The winner will win a free two-night stay in a Mistletoe cottage. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Family Fall Fest
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 5 PM - 10 PM
| Enjoy a storyteller, music, pumpkin scavenger hunt, apple bobbing, marshmallow roasting, games, night hike and hayrides. The winner of our campsite decorating contest will be announced at the fall fest. $7 per vehicle and $2 hayrides. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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