Short answer
Moccasin Creek State Park is a 32-acre state park in Habersham County, near Clarkesville. 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 small, flat campground park on Lake Burton, easy for RVs, kids’ bikes and wheelchairs, with an accessible fishing pier over a trout creek and the Lake Burton Fish Hatchery next door.
Moccasin Creek State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–4:30 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: 3655 Highway 197, Clarkesville, GA 30523
- County: Habersham (North Georgia region)
- GPS: 34.84492, -83.58809 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-947-3194
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/MoccasinCreek
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 (706-947-3194) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Moccasin Creek State Park
Facilities the park lists: 2,775 Acre Lake Burton; 53 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 1 Picnic Shelter; Boat Dock & Ramp; Wildlife Observation Tower; Fishing Pier — ADA accessible; Playground; Wi-Fi — available in the park office & campground.
Things to do: Boating; Fishing; Hiking; Paddling – rentals available; Lake Burton Fish Hatchery – open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Geocaching.
Events coming up near Moccasin Creek
- On now through Nov 1: Helen Oktoberfest, Helen (about 13 miles away, free to $25)
- Oct 23: Night of the Living Safari, Cleveland (about 20 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Mountain Farm Celebration, Sautee Nacoochee (about 12 miles away, from $8)
- Oct 24: Appalachian Brew and Music Festival, Hiawassee (about 14 miles away, from $55)
- Oct 30 – Nov 1: Boo at the Zoo, Cleveland (about 20 miles away)
- Nov 7: Of These Mountains Fall Marketplace, Clayton (about 11 miles away, free)
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
- Black Rock Mountain State Park (state park, Rabun County), about 11 miles away
- Unicoi State Park & Lodge (state park, White County), about 12 miles away
- Hardman Farm State Historic Site (state historic site, White County), about 13 miles away
- Tallulah Gorge State Park (state park, Rabun County), about 13 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 Moccasin 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.
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