Don Carter State Park sits on the north end of Lake Lanier in Hall County, near Gainesville. It is the only state park on the 38,000-acre lake. The Chattahoochee River meets the lake here.
Boat ramps, docks, a sand beach, and 14.5 miles of hiking and horse trails give day visitors and overnight guests plenty to do.
Type
State park campground
Location
GA
Phone
800-864-7275
Amenities
Restrooms (Near the beach, visitor center and paved trail)
Boat launch (Boat ramps give quick access to the lake and river)
Marina or boat docks (Docks)
Swimming area
Playground
Pavilion (4 picnic shelters; call park for capacity limits)
Hiking trails (14.5 miles of trails)
Horse trails (Trail fee $15 per rider per day)
Bike trails
Fishing (Shore and boat fishing)
Canoeing and kayaking (Four paddle trails)
Boat or kayak rental (Kayak, paddleboard and aquacycle rentals, seasonal)
Planned activities (Educational programs)
Fish cleaning station
Outdoor fitness equipment
Gift shop
Visitor center
All-terrain trackchair
Campgrounds nearby
Bolding Mill (Gainesville): federal campground, 12 mi