Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(706) 557-3001
Golf
(706) 557-3006
 Public Meeting Re: Bike Trail Fees
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for February 3-5:
Tent & RV Campsites / 18 two-Bedroom Cottages / Group Shelter / Picnic Shelters / Pioneer Campsites / Horse Campsites / Horse Stables / Meeting Room (contact park for meeting room and group camp dining hall reservations 706-557-3001.)
(as of January 31, 2012 - updates are posted on Tuesday)
Equestrian Campsites & Stables Special:
30% off weekdays | 25% off weekends - call the park (Jan - Mar, 2012)
While this park may be best known for its golf course, it also offers a wide range of recreational opportunities in a beautiful wooded setting. A lakeside beach is popular with swimmers during summer months, and more than 24 miles of trails are available for hikers and horseback riders. Horse owners even have their own private camping area near stalls. Other overnight guests can choose from fully equipped cottages or a modern campground. With so many ways to relax, it is ironic that the park’s name is thought to come from slaves who tilled summer fields or American Indians who found the creek difficult to cross.
Located between Madison and Covington off I-20, The Creek Golf Course provides one of Georgia’s best golf values, along with a pro shop, driving range, rental carts and special rates for seniors and children. The 18-hole course is a favorite for its challenging layout and well maintained greens combined with a pristine, natural setting. The first hole has been called "the hardest starting hole in Georgia.”
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
GeorgiaStateParks.org/HardLaborCreek
ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
- 5,804 Acres
- 20 Cottages ($95-$120, higher during Masters Week) - cable TV, #13 and #17 are dog friendly ($40 fee dog, max 2)
- 48 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28) -- buddy sites available, some sites close during winter
- 2 Group Shelters (seat 85 and 120, $85-$335)
- 2 Group Camps (sleeps 75-120, $455-$585; dining hall only, $180)
- Pioneer Group Campground ($45)
- 4 Picnic Shelters and Barbecue Pit ($50-$85)
- 2 Lakes
- 30 Horse Stalls ($18), Riding Ring and 11 Equestrian Campsites
- Swimming Beach and Bathhouse (seasonal)
- The Creek Golf Course ($36-$46)
THINGS TO DO & SEE:
- Golf (rental carts, driving range)
- Lake Swimming (seasonal)
- Boat Rental - pedal boats (seasonal), canoes and fishing boats
- Fishing
- Birding
- Horseback Riding - trail fee, annual passes available, 22-mile trail, stalls, riding ring, equestrian camping, no horse rentals
- Rules of Stable & Equestrian Trail Use
- Hiking - 2.5-mile trail, weekday hiking on 22-mile horse trail
- Geocaching
- Playground
 Camping & Golf Packages are available at the park's 18-hole The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor. Call 1-888-353-4592 or click here for more information.
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Events
Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 10 AM to 3 PM
 Be prepared to get dirty, so please wear appropriate clothing, gloves, and shoes. We recommend volunteers bring bug repellent, sunscreen, and water as well. Please bring your own garden tools such as limb loppers, weed eaters, and rakes... 706-557-3001. |
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Atlanta Audubon Beginners Bird Walk
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 10 AM to 12 PM
Saturday, Mar 3, 2012 8 AM to 11 AM
 This field trip is designed for anyone interested in learning more about birds, habitats critical to some species, and organizations like the Audubon Society which are dedicated to bird conservation. Meet at the Trading Post. $5 parking. 706-557-3001. |
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Equestrian Trails Workday
Saturday, Mar 10, 2012 9:30 AM
| Help show how much you appreciate safe places to ride and camp with your horses. Please mark your calendars now and plan to help make a difference... 706-340-7176. |
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Moonlight Hike
Saturday, Mar 10, 2012 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
| Join a park ranger on this guided hike under the full moon. Wear comfortable shoes, insect repellant, and bring a camera to record the journey, as we listen for insects, frogs and other nocturnal creatures. Meet at the Hard Labor Creek Trading Post. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001. |
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Night Sounds Hike
Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 8 PM to 10 PM
| March is the perfect time to hear animals like frogs, owls, and other animals after dark. Join a park ranger on this 1-mile trek. Meet at the "Trading Post" store, bring a flashlight, comfortable shoes, and a digital camera in case we get some "up close" looks at the wildlife. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001. |
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Spring Woodland Butterfly Walk
Saturday, Mar 24, 2012 2 PM to 4 PM
Sunday, Apr 1, 2012 2 PM to 4 PM
| Spring is a great time to see butterflies in Georgia. Join a park ranger and look for Tiger Swallowtails, Zebra Swallowtails, and Question Mark Butterflies, as well as many others. Bring a digital camera and record the treasures we find. Meet at the Park Trading Post. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001. |
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Moth Party
Saturday, Apr 7, 2012 8:30 PM to 10 PM
| One of the little known joys of studying natural history is setting up a blacklight and watching for moths after dark. Discover Life is recruiting naturalists to participate in a Spring Natural History Survey to explore impacts such as climate, pollution, invasives and diseases. $5 parking. 706-557-3001. |
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