Short answer
Tugaloo State Park is a 393-acre state park in Franklin County, near Lavonia. 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 a wooded peninsula in 55,590-acre Lake Hartwell, where most cottages and campsites have lake views, with swimming, boating and mini golf.
Tugaloo 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: 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road, Lavonia, GA 30553
- County: Franklin (North Georgia region)
- GPS: 34.49910, -83.07810 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-356-4362
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/Tugaloo
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 (706-356-4362) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Tugaloo State Park
Facilities the park lists: 55,590 Acre Lake Hartwell; 20 Cottages; 6 Yurts; 105 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites — some sites seasonal; 11 Walk-In Campsites; 7 Picnic Shelters; 1 Group Shelter (seats 60); 1 Pavilion (seats 60); 1 Pioneer Campground; Sand Beach; 6-Lane Megaramp; 2 Boat Ramps; Tennis Court; Volleyball Court.
Things to do: Boating; Fishing; Hiking – 4 miles of trails; Miniature Golf – fee required; Paddling – Kayak & Canoe Rental (seasonal); Swimming; Tennis and Volleyball; Weddings – park approval required; Geocaching.
Events coming up near Tugaloo
- Oct 22 – Nov 1: Elberton 12 County Fair, Elberton (about 30 miles away, free to $5)
- Oct 24: HartOberFest & Depot Day, Hartwell (about 13 miles away)
- Nov 6 – Nov 7: HauntFest: Harvest of Horrors, Elberton (about 29 miles away, from $10)
- Dec 4: Downtown Clarkesville Christmas and Parade, Clarkesville (about 27 miles away)
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
- Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site (state historic site, Stephens County), about 12 miles away
- Hartwell Lakeside Park (partner site, Hart County), about 13 miles away
- Victoria Bryant State Park (state park, Franklin County), about 15 miles away
- Tallulah Gorge State Park (state park, Rabun County), about 25 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
- North Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Tugaloo 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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