Don Carter State Park

State Park · Georgia · Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks & Historic Sites

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking · Horseback Riding

Camping

Camping · Primitive Camping · Rv Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Cabins & lodging

Lodging

Availability & booking: see the official site.

Know before you go

Official site
gastateparks.org
Managed by
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks & Historic Sites

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Lake Lanier · all-terrain Action Trackchair

Activities & features: Ada · Beach · Boat Rental · Boating · Fishing · Interpretive Signage · Paddling · Picnic Area · Playground · Recreation Facility · Store · Swimming · Water Feature

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Sources: State agency, USGS PAD-US · updated 2026-08-15