Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(706) 541-0321
NOTICE: The park's fishing dock and three of the four boat ramps are closed due to low water levels.
Located on 72,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, this park is known as one of the finest bass fishing spots in the nation. During the summer, guests can cool down at the beach or on miles of shaded nature trails. A wildlife observation area is available. The park has 10 fully equipped cottages on the lake, five of which are log cabins. The campground is situated on a peninsula, offering spectacular views of both sunset and sunrise over the open water. A one-room camper cabin faces the lake, offering a porch with rocking chairs, electricity, four bed platforms, a grill, picnic table and water spigot.
NOTICE: The park will be closed to the public on Dec. 3-4, 2008 for a deer management hunt.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
Birdwatching at Mistletoe
2008 Summer Newsletter (word format)
FACILITIES:
1,920 Acres
72,000-Acre Lake
96 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25)
4 Walk-In Campsites ($12)
Camper Cabin (sleeps 4, $35)
10 Cottages ($110-$120)
Cottages #1 and #10 are dog friendly cottages
5 Picnic Shelters ($40)
Beach House (seats 75, $150)
Group Shelter (seats 150, $120)
Pioneer Campground ($50)
Backcountry Campsite ($5/person)
Swimming Beach
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking and Bicycling - 12-mile backpacking trail and 3.5 miles of nature trails
Fishing - accessible dock
Boating - 3 ramps
Swimming
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Georgia's Treasures Along I-20
A.H. Stephens State Historic Park
Elijah Clark State Park
Robert Toombs House State Historic Site
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Events
Poop Scoopin' Boogie
Saturday, Aug 23, 2008 11 AM - 12 PM
| If you like solving mysteries and want to know "Who's Done It," this will be a fun program for you. We'll go over basic identification of animal scat and take a scat walk to see if we can locate and identify fresh droppings. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Watermelon Wallow
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008 10 AM - 11 AM
| This relay race involves two teams, greased watermelons, and lots of laughs. Bring your friends and family: there's no age limit. But watch out, if you drop the watermelon, you are penalized. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Grandparent-Child Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 10 AM - 2 PM
| Celebrate National Grandparents Day weekend with this fun contest. Together you'll look for items in nature, sharing stories about what you find. Prizes will be awarded to the team(s) with the most items. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Tour de Mistletoe
Saturday, Sep 13, 2008 9 AM - 11 AM
| Get the whole family involved --moms, dads and kids from tricycle-age through middle school. There'll be prizes for everyone who completes the course, with special awards for individuals and teams who finish in the best time. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Campsite Decorating Contest
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 9 AM - 2 PM
| Campers are invited to decorate their sites during the park's Fall Fest weekend. Sites will be judged during daylight hours on originality, creativity and theme. The winner will win a free two-night stay in a Mistletoe cottage. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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Family Fall Fest
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 5 PM - 10 PM
| Enjoy music, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, apple bobbing, marshmallow roasting, games, storytelling and a night hike. New this year is a "Snakes of Georgia" program. Hayrides every half hour. The winner of our campsite decorating contest will be announced at the fall fest. $7 per vehicle and $2 hayrides. $3 parking. 706-541-0321. |
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