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Don Carter State Park

Georgia · GA

5

Trails

1

Campgrounds

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A state park on the north end of Lake Lanier where the Chattahoochee River meets the lake. Swim at the sand beach, launch a boat, hike or ride horses on the trail, or stay in a cabin or campground.

Source: gastateparks.org

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Don Carter State Park is a state park located in Hall County, Georgia, along the shores of Lake Lanier. It is the only state park along the shores of Lake Lanier. The park offers camping, hiking, and access to the adjacent lake, among other amenities. It was officially opened to the public in 2013. As of 2022, it is Georgia's newest state park.

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Trails

All trails in Don Carter State Park
Dog Creek Inner and Outer Loop

Dog Creek Inner and Outer Loop

Gainesville6.1 mi1,050 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Don Carter Hiking Trail Loop

Don Carter Hiking Trail Loop

Gainesville5.5 mi1,132 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Don Carter Lakeview Trail

Don Carter Lakeview Trail

Cornelia0.4 mi92 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Overlook Trail to Terrapin Cove Trail

Overlook Trail to Terrapin Cove Trail

Cornelia0.2 mi33 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Terrapin Cove Trail

Terrapin Cove Trail

Cornelia1.6 mi413 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Don Carter State Park
Don Carter State Park

Don Carter State Park

Gainesville, GAPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park Reservable

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Hunting in this park

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