Short answer
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is a 561-acre state park in Chattooga County, near Summerville. 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.
A quiet park in the Ridge and Valley region with two stocked fishing lakes and the Marble Mine Trail to an old marble mine and a small waterfall.
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd 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: 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road, Summerville, GA 30747
- County: Chattooga (Northwest Georgia region)
- GPS: 34.43993, -85.33725 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-857-0826
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/JamesHFloyd
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 (706-857-0826) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park
Facilities the park lists: 2 Lakes; 4 Cottages; 24 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 4 Backcountry Campsites; 4 Picnic Shelters; 1 Pioneer Campground; Boardwalk; 2 Boat Ramps; Fishing Pier — ADA accessible; 2 Playgrounds.
Things to do: Birding; Boating – private boats allowed, electric motors only; Field Trips; Fishing; Hiking; Paddling – rentals available; Picnicking; Weddings – park approval required; Geocaching.
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 James H. “Sloppy” Floyd
- Oct 22 – Oct 31: North Georgia Fall Fair, Dalton (about 31 miles away)
- Oct 24: Chili-Fest & Harvest Market, Rome (about 15 miles away)
- Oct 30 – Oct 31: Schnauzerfest Rome, Rome (about 16 miles away)
- Dec 5: Jolly Holiday Market, Trenton (about 31 miles away, free)
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
- Resaca Battlefield Historic Site (partner site, Gordon County), about 24 miles away
- New Echota State Historic Site (state historic site, Gordon County), about 25 miles away
- Cloudland Canyon State Park (state park, Dade County), about 29 miles away
- Chief Vann House State Historic Site (state historic site, Murray County), about 37 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
- Northwest Georgia state parks and historic sites: costs and hours
- Northwest Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the James H. “Sloppy” Floyd 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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