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Last updated 10/17/24 4:30 pm
Due to the widespread damage across many Georgia counties from Hurricane Helene’s impact, some state parks remain closed. We encourage you to make reservations at parks far from the impacted areas to avoid putting extra strain on limited resources in these communities.
Closures
State Parks and Historic Sites Properties:
- Brazell's Creek Golf Course
- Elijah Clark
- General Coffee
- George L. Smith
- Jack Hill (planned reopening on October 25)
- Magnolia Springs (planned reopening on October 25)
- Mistletoe
Wildlife Resources Division Properties:
Parks and Historic Sites Without Power and Phones
- Mistletoe
- The Lakes Golf Course (phone lines)
Normal Operations
Campground Closed
Power Out
Closed
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: http://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.
