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Last updated 1/24/26 11:54a.m.
The State of Georgia is preparing for sub-freezing temperatures to move through. To assist homeowners who may lose power and stranded motorists, Georgia State Parks are opening warming stations for public use. Park Pass fees will be waived for those using these facilities.
Pets are welcome at state park warming stations if leashed (no longer than six feet) and accompanied by the owner at all times. Pets may not be left unattended. Crates/travel kennels are strongly encouraged.
Closures
State Parks and Historic Sites Properties:
- Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course
- Highland Walk Golf Course
- The Creek Golf Course
Campground Closures
In an abundance of caution and in accordance with Governor Brian Kemp's issuance of a state of emergency, all campgrounds at the below parks will be closed effective Saturday January 24th through Tuesday January 27th.
- A.H. Stephens
- Amicalola Falls
- Black Rock Mountain
- Cloudland Canyon
- Don Carter
- Elijah Clark
- Fort Mountain
- Fort Yargo
- Hard Labor Creek
- James H. Floyd
- Mistletoe
- Moccasin Creek
- Panola Mountain
- Red Top Mountain
- Richard B. Russell
- Smithgall Woods
- Sweetwater Creek
- Tallulah Gorge
- Tugaloo
- Unicoi
- Victoria Bryant
- Vogel
- Watson Mill Bridge
Wildlife Resources Division Properties:
Parks and Historic Sites Without Power and Phones
- None current.
Sites with Warming Stations*
Warming stations open at noon at the below sites.
Saturday 1/24/2026
- A.H. Stephens
- Cloudland Canyon
- Crooked River
- Elijah Clark
- F.D. Roosevelt
- Florence Marina
- General Coffee
- Hard Labor Creek
- Indian Springs
- Kolomoki Mounds
- Magnolia Springs
- Richard B. Russell
- Seminole
- Vogel
- Amicalola Falls
- Georgia Veterans
- Unicoi
Reservations
For more information on reserving available campsites or cabins, please visit our Reservation page. Be sure to check the map above for park closures or parks that may have been impacted by the storm.
Georgia State Parks Reservations
Equestrian Facilities Available At:
- A. H. Stephens State Park
- General Coffee State Park
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Watson Mill Bridge State Park
RESOURCES
- For food and water points of distribution locations and other information please go to:
Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency Website. - List of shelters: www.gema.ga.gov
Other resources:
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which operates state parks, is working closely with Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA) to ensure public safety. The DNR and GEMA encourage Georgians to prepare for and stay informed about current and developing weather conditions. Park guests and visitors can check GaStateParks.org, Facebook (GeorgiaStateParks) and Twitter (@GaStateParks) for more information. For preparedness information, go to www.fema.gov/locations and for information regarding the state’s overall preparedness efforts, go to www.gema.ga.gov.
