Elijah Clark State Park

Elijah Clark State Park

"Elijah Clark State Park, a gem of Georgia’s freshwater coast, offers you a glimpse back at our Revolutionary Era history and abundant recreational opportunities in the beautiful setting of Clarks Hill Lake."

This park is located on the western shore of 71,100 acre Clarks Hill Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Southeast. With its boat ramps and accessible fishing pier, it is especially popular with anglers and boaters. A sandy swimming beach welcomes visitors to cool off during Georgia summers. Rental cottages are located on the lake’s edge, and the spacious campground is nestled into the forest. Tent campers will enjoy extra privacy in the walk-in section.

Elijah Clark State Park is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War. A log cabin replica of the Clark home displays furniture, utensils and tools circa 1780 and is open weekends April through November. Visitors can also view the graves of Clark and his wife, Hannah.

Reservations, Accommodations & Facilities

447 Acres
71,100 Acre Clarks Hill Lake
20 Cottages
172 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
10 Walk-In Campsites
1 Pioneer Campground (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
3 Picnic Shelters (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
2 Group Shelters (seats 70 & 175. Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
Sand Beach
4 Boat Ramps
Log Cabin Museum — seasonal
Playground

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