Short answer
Elijah Clark State Park is a 447-acre state park in Lincoln County, near Lincolnton. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.
On the western shore of 71,100-acre Clarks Hill Lake, with boat ramps, an accessible fishing pier, a sandy swimming beach, 20 cottages and a large campground.
Elijah Clark State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
What it costs
- Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park. Overnight guests pay the daily fee once per stay; parking is not included with a reservation (Georgia State Parks ParkPass page).
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 2959 McCormick Highway, Lincolnton, GA 30817
- County: Lincoln (East Georgia region)
- GPS: 33.85401, -82.40954 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-359-3458
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/ElijahClark
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-359-3458) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Elijah Clark State Park
Facilities the park lists: 71,100 Acre Clarks Hill Lake; 20 Cottages; 172 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 10 Walk-In Campsites; 1 Pioneer Campground; 3 Picnic Shelters; 2 Group Shelters (seats 70 & 175); Sand Beach; 4 Boat Ramps; Log Cabin Museum — seasonal; Playground.
Things to do: Archery (no open range, events only); Boating; Paddling (rentals available); Fishing; Hiking; Miniature Golf; Picnicking; Corn Hole; Swimming; Fishing; Geocaching.
Events coming up near Elijah Clark
- On now through Feb 7, 2027: A Southern Perspective: America 250, Augusta (about 36 miles away)
- On now through Oct 25: Georgia-Carolina State Fair, Augusta (about 37 miles away)
- On now through Oct 30: Fright & Delight: Augusta’s 11 Days of Halloween, Augusta (about 36 miles away, free)
- Oct 22 – Nov 1: Elberton 12 County Fair, Elberton (about 31 miles away, free to $5)
- Oct 24 – Oct 25: Walk with the Spirits, Augusta (about 33 miles away, from $10)
- Oct 24: MSG Gary Gordon Challenge & 5K, Fort Gordon (about 34 miles away, free to $90)
Events within 50 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Mistletoe State Park (state park, Columbia County), about 15 miles away
- Robert Toombs House State Historic Site (partner site, Wilkes County), about 20 miles away
- Richard B. Russell State Park (state park, Elbert County), about 29 miles away
- A.H. Stephens State Park (state park, Taliaferro County), about 34 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia state parks compared: hours, parking, dogs and free accessibility equipment in one table
- East Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Elijah Clark State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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