Moccasin Creek State Park in the North Georgia Mountains

Known as the park "where spring spends the summer," Moccasin Creek is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of lovely 2,800-acre Lake Burton. Despite its mountain location, the park is relatively flat, offering easy navigation for large RV's, children's bicycles and wheelchairs. A fully accessible fishing pier sits above a trout-filled creek open only to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and children. Tour the adjacent trout rearing station, hike on several nearby mountain trails or simply relax in this peaceful setting. The park's central location makes it a perfect jumping off spot for mountain exploration.

Facilities at Moccasin Creek State Park
32 Acres
54 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites
Boat Dock and Ramp
Wheelchair Accessible Fishing Pier
Playground
Picnic Shelter
1-Mile Non-Game Interpretive Trail with Wildlife Observation Tower
2-Mile Hemlock Falls Hiking Trail

Activities
Hiking - Appalachian Trail nearby
Lake Fishing; bass, crappie, bream
Stream Fishing restricted to seniors 65 and older and children 11 and younger
Canoe Rental (seasonal)

Nearby Attractions
Burton Fish Hatchery
Alpine Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge
LaPrade's Fish Camp
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Black Rock Mountain State Park
Chattahoochee National Forest
Burton Wildlife Management Area
Chattooga River
Southern Highlands Trail

Park Hours: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Directions: 20 miles north of Clarkesville on GA Hwy. 197 or 15 miles west of Clayton via GA Hwy. 76 and GA Hwy. 197.

 

for more information:
Moccasin Creek State Park
3655 Highway 197
Clarkesville, GA  30523
706-947-3194