Short answer
Mistletoe State Park is a 1,920-acre state park in Columbia County, near Appling. 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 Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, known for bass fishing, with boat ramps, a sandy beach, cottages and miles of shaded nature trails.
Mistletoe 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: 3725 Mistletoe Road, Appling, GA 30802
- County: Columbia (East Georgia region)
- GPS: 33.64328, -82.38520 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-541-0321
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/Mistletoe
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 (706-541-0321) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Mistletoe State Park
Facilities the park lists: 10 Cottages; 1 Fisherman’s Cabin – with private dock; 1 Tent Cabin; 93 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites — some sites seasonal; 4 Walk-In Campsites; 3 Backcountry Campsites; 1 Pioneer Campground; 5 Picnic Shelters — call park to reserve #5; 1 Beach House (seats 75) — call park to reserve; 3 Boat Ramps; Sand Beach — seasonal; Playground; Wi-Fi — available in park office.
Things to do: Biking; Birding; Boating; Educational Programs; Fishing; Hiking; Swimming; Weddings – park approval required; Paddling – rentals available to overnight guests; Geocaching; Muddy Spokes Club at Georgia State Parks.
Accessibility: this site lends a GRIT Freedom Chair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.
Events coming up near Mistletoe
- On now through Feb 7, 2027: A Southern Perspective: America 250, Augusta (about 27 miles away)
- On now through Oct 25: Georgia-Carolina State Fair, Augusta (about 27 miles away)
- On now through Oct 30: Fright & Delight: Augusta’s 11 Days of Halloween, Augusta (about 26 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: MSG Gary Gordon Challenge & 5K, Fort Gordon (about 21 miles away, free to $90)
- Oct 24 – Oct 25: Walk with the Spirits, Augusta (about 23 miles away, from $10)
- Oct 24: Fall into Family Fun Festival at Bath Gardens, Blythe (about 26 miles away, from $10)
Events within 30 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
- Elijah Clark State Park (state park, Lincoln County), about 15 miles away
- Robert Toombs House State Historic Site (partner site, Wilkes County), about 21 miles away
- A.H. Stephens State Park (state park, Taliaferro County), about 30 miles away
- Hamburg State Park (state park, Washington County), about 38 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
- Augusta guide
- East Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Mistletoe 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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