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Hard Labor Creek State Park

Short answer

Hard Labor Creek State Park is a 5,804-acre state park in Morgan County, near Rutledge. 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.

Hours
7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Cost
$10 per vehicle
Where
Rutledge, Historic Heartland
Dogs
Leashed, 6 ft max

A 5,804-acre wooded park shaped by the Civilian Conservation Corps, with a lakeside beach, a golf course, 20 cottages, horse trails and off-road biking.

Hard Labor Creek 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

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 (706-557-3001) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Hard Labor Creek State Park

Facilities the park lists: 20 Cottages – Wi-Fi; 51 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites — 13 with sewer hook-ups; 11 Tent/Pop-Up Campsites; 2 Buddy Campsites; 2 Group Shelters (seat 85 & 120); 2 Group Camps (sleeps 75 & 120.

Open seasonally); 4 Pioneer Campgrounds; 4 Picnic Shelters; 11 Horse Campsites; 30 Horse Stables; 1 Event Room (seats 100); Equestrian Riding Ring; Sand Beach — seasonal; Lake Brantley – 48 Acres, no boat ramp; Lake Rutledge – 274 Acres, boat ramp, 10-hp limit; Playground; Wi-Fi – available in park office, golf clubhouse, group shelter #1 and cottages.

Things to do: Off-road Biking; Birding; Boating; Field Trips; Fishing; Hiking; Horseback Riding; Mini Golf – fee required; Paddling – seasonal rentals, accessible launch; Picnicking; Swimming – seasonal; Weddings – park approval required; Geocaching.

Accessibility: this site lends an All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.

Events coming up near Hard Labor Creek

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

More on It’s Georgia

Source: the Hard Labor Creek 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.

Cite this page: It's Georgia, “Hard Labor Creek State Park”, itsgeorgia.com/places/hard-labor-creek-state-park/ (updated ). Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page.