Reservations 800-864-7275
Park
706-356-4362
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for May 17-19:
Picnic Shelters / Tent & RV Waterfront and Non-Waterfront Campsites / 10 two-Bedroom Cottages / Pavilion / Pioneer Campsite
(as of May 14, 2013)
 Tugaloo State Park Business Plan
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 sites located a short walk from the parking area. During summer, the lake is a popular destination for swimming, water skiing, sailing and boating. Both the Sassafras and Muscadine hiking trails wind through oak, walnut, mulberry and cherry trees.
Tugaloo State Park boasts a six-lane mega ramp used for large fishing tournaments and easy lake access. Fishing is excellent year-round, and large-mouth bass are plentiful. 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
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/Tugaloo
ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
- 393 Acres
- 20 Cottages ($135) -- #17, #18 and #19 are dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2)
- 105 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$30) – cable TV hookups, some sites close during winter
- Pioneer Campground ($35)
- 7 Picnic Shelters ($40)
- Group Shelter (seats 80, $105)
- Pavilion (seats 80, $75)
- 55,590-Acre Lake with Swimming Beach and Bathhouse
THINGS TO DO & SEE:
- Boating – 6-lane megaramp, 2 smaller ramps
- Fishing
- Lake Swimming
- Hiking – 4 miles of trails
- Canoe and Kayak Rental (seasonal)
- GeoCaching
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Horseshoes
- Miniature Golf (fee)
- Weddings (park approval required)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
|
|
View by date Events
Southern Gospel Music
Saturday, May 25, 2013 7 PM to 9 PM
| The Southern Gospel group "Blood Bought" from Toccoa will be at the park's Beach Pavilion for a night of fun and music. Bring your favorite camping chair and join us for a relaxing musical evening. $5 parking. 706-356-4362. |
|
Critter Call
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 7 PM to 9 PM
| The Department of Natural Resources' Corporal Craig Fulghum will talk about some of Georgia's 80 native mammals. Craig will have plenty of fur pelts and skulls on hand to show us as we learn about habitat and identification. $5 parking. 706-356-4362. |
|
Snakes Alive
Saturday, Jun 8, 2013 7 PM to 8:30 PM
 Ever wonder what snakes do during the winter? Don Burdick, a local snake expert, will have his snake collection at the Beach Pavilion. So come and join us to learn about these fascinating critters and get answers to your snake questions. $5 parking. 706-356-4362. |
|
Summer Sky Observations
Saturday, Jun 15, 2013 9 PM
| Join us at Shelter 5, to observe the summer sky with members of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. A brief presentation will be followed by outdoor observations with several telescopes. $5 parking. 706-356-4362. |
|
Junior Ranger Day Camp
Weekdays 9 AM - 2 PM from Jun 17, 2013 until Jun 21, 2013
 For ages 6 to 9. We will learn about lake critters, trees, birds, animal tracks and more. Plus you will be on your way to earning a super-cool Jr. Ranger badge. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362. |
|
Old Fashion Fourth
Thursday, Jul 4, 2013 10 AM to 3 PM
| Decorate your bicycle and join us for a Bicycle Parade through the Camp Ground at 10 am. We will be playing Old Fashion Games at the Baseball Field at 11 am. At 3 pm, we will start our Putt-Putt Tournament for ages 12 and under. Prizes will be given to the top 3 players. $5 Putt-Putt Tournament $5 parking. 706-356-4362. |
|
Mountain Style Music
Saturday, Jul 6, 2013 8 PM to 9:30 PM
| Join us for an evening of old time Appalachian, Bluegrass and Folk music. “The Nearly Normal String Band” will fill the summer air with their fast pickin' and harmonies at our Beach Pavilion. Bring your favorite camping chair and the kids for an evening of family fun. $5 parking. 706-356-4362. |
|
Junior Ranger Day Camp
Weekdays 9 AM - 2 PM from Jul 8, 2013 until Jul 12, 2013
| For children ages 10 to 12. We will learn about lake critters, trees, birds, animal tracks and more. Plus you will be on your way to earning a super-cool Jr. Ranger badge. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362. |
|
Critter Call
Saturday, Jul 13, 2013 8 PM to 9:30 PM
| Naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator Terry Manis always has an interesting collection of wildlife, including a python named Sunshine. Join us for an informative evening that's sure to be fun for the whole family. $5 parking. 706-356-4362. |
|
|
Make a Reservation