Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
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Park Rules and Regulations
Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.

Pets: Pets are welcome at state parks and campgrounds if leashed (no longer than six feet) and accompanied by the owner at all times; however, they are not allowed in or around historic sites, lodges, group camps, swimming areas, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.  Pets are allowed only in select cottages with advance reservations and a fee. Kennels are not available. Owners should clean up after pets.

Intoxicants: Consumption or use of alcoholic beverages or intoxicants is unlawful in any public-use area.

Campfires: All campfires must be kept in designated areas such as a fire ring.  Never leave a campfire unattended.  Smaller fires with coals (rather than large flames) are better for campfire cooking and toasting marshmallows.

Weapons: Firearms must be unloaded, cased and stored, unless a person possesses a license to carry a concealed firearm that is valid in this state.   A person possessing a license to carry a concealed firearm that is valid in this state may carry such firearm on Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, except on sites where carrying such firearm is prohibited by federal law.  Concealed firearms are not permitted on sites that are leased federal property.

Bows and arrows, explosives, fireworks, slingshots, fishing spears or any device that discharges projectiles by any means is prohibited.

    The following sites are on leased federal property:
    Army Corp of Engineers
    Red Top Mountain
    Seminole
    George T. Bagby
    Florence Marina
    Tugaloo
    Hart
    Bobby Brown
    Richard B. Russell
    Elijah Clark
    Mistletoe
    U.S. Fish & Wildlife
    S.C. Foster

Reciprocal Firearms Agreements
Some states have reciprocal firearms agreements with Georgia and their citizens may possess a concealed firearm as long as they possess a valid concealed firearm permit from their respective state.  States with Reciprocal Firearms Agreements with Georgia include:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming

Collecting: All wildlife, plant life, driftwood, artifacts and any other natural or man-made features are protected and may not be disturbed or removed. Please leave wildflowers for other visitors to enjoy. Use of electronic devices for “treasure hunting” is prohibited.

Motor Vehicles: Park roads are public roads. All vehicles are subject to license safety requirements and regulations of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. ATVs are not allowed in state parks.

Noise Levels: Please be considerate of guests who are visiting state parks for a quiet, natural experience. Radios, televisions, musical instruments and all other noise-making devices are not to be used between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and must be kept at low volumes during other times.

Visitors: Visitors to cottages, campsites and lodge rooms are welcome; however, the number of visitors and registered guests must not exceed the stated capacity at any time. Visitors must leave prior to closing times.

Group Activities: All group gatherings must conclude before 10 p.m.

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