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     Tugaloo State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (706) 356-4362

FACILITIES AVAILABLE for July 3-5 weekend!
Picnic Shelters
(as of June 30, 2009 - availability updates are posted every Tuesday)
NOTICE: Due to recent rainfall, both boat ramps and the swimming area are open, and most cottage docks are floating. Call the park for more information.
Situated on a wooded peninsula, Tugaloo's cottages and most campsites offer spectacular views of 55,590-acre Lake Hartwell in every direction. Some cottages even have private boat docks for overnight guests. Tent campers can choose between the developed campground or primitive campsites located a short walk from the parking area. Fishing is excellent year-round, and large-mouth bass are plentiful. During summer, the lake is a popular destination for swimming, water skiing, sailing and boating. Both the Sassafras and Muscadine trails wind through oak, walnut, mulberry and cherry trees. The name "Tugaloo" comes from an Indian name for the river which once flowed freely prior to the construction of Hartwell Dam.

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

FACILITIES:
  • 393 Acres
  • 105 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25) - cable TV hookups
  • 5 Primitive Campsites ($12)
  • 20 Cottages ($120-$130) -- #18 and #19 are dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
  • 7 Picnic Shelters ($75)
  • Group Shelter (seats 80, $100)
  • Pioneer Campground ($25)
  • Swimming Beach and Bathhouse
  • Tennis Courts

ACTIVITIES:
  • Fishing
  • Boating - 2 ramps
  • Hiking - 4 miles of trails
  • Canoe Rental (seasonal)
  • Volleyball
  • Horseshoes
  • Miniature Golf ($3)

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Events
Get Outdoors Georgia Old Fashioned 4th of July
Saturday, Jul 4, 2009 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Events will begin with our 10 a.m. bicycle parade. Old-time games on the ballfield at 1 p.m. include sack races, three-legged races, relays, egg and water balloon tosses, and other events. At 3 p.m. we will hold our annual putt putt tournament for ages 12 and younger.  $2 for putt-putt tournament, plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
Blood Bought Gospel Music
Saturday, Jul 11, 2009 7 PM to 9 PM
Handicapped AccessibleEnjoy contemporary gospel music at the beach pavilion overlooking the shores of Lake Hartwell. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
Birds of Prey
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009
Meet at the amphitheater to learn about Georgia's birds of prey, plus see live birds and mounted displays. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
Get Outdoors Georgia Tugaloo Triathlon
Saturday, Sep 12, 2009 8 AM to 12 PM
Watch or participate in this invigorating event that includes a 1.5k swim, 42k bike ride and 10k run. www.gamultisports.org  Entry fee plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
Get Outdoors Georgia Harvest Happenings
Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 7 PM to 9 PM
Come to this lakeside park for a hayride, campfire and storytelling. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.

  Address/Directions
Tugaloo State Park
1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd
Lavonia , GA 30553

Take I-85 exit #173 north on Georgia 17; follow park signs to Gerrard Road, turn right. Go 1.5 miles to Ga. Hwy. 328 and turn left. Proceed 3.3 miles to park; entrance on right.

 
 
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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