Don Carter State Park Campground
George & Patty C.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

HOT, HOT, HOT!!!

This is Georgia's newest state park (2013) and it is a beautiful park! The staff is great and there is plenty to see/do! The park is located on Lake Lanier with plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating! There's even a fish cleaning station (located near the main boat ramp entrance).

There are hiking trails, geocaches, a beach area, picnic shelters, cottages and a brand new equestrian trail system!

As far as camping goes, there are primitive tent/hammock sites and an RV campground. The RV campground features all paved campsites so it would be tough camping in a tent (no way to stake your tent).

Now, the ASPHALT is part of the reason for the review's title, coupled with the fact that this is a new park and tree coverage is a bit sparse for the time being. Once the canopy fills out, it will be shady.

We camped in our trusty pop up camper so direct sun is always an issue (non-insulated bunk ends) but a travel trailer/RV would probably fare well (as far as temp goes).

We'll be back but in the Fall when it is a bit cooler!

The campground hosts were friendly and they kept the bath houses/laundry facilities spotless!

This is a beautiful park and we highly recommend it, in the proper weather or camper!

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  • Review photo of Don Carter State Park Campground by George & Patty C., August 19, 2018
  • Review photo of Don Carter State Park Campground by George & Patty C., August 19, 2018
  • Review photo of Don Carter State Park Campground by George & Patty C., August 19, 2018
  • Review photo of Don Carter State Park Campground by George & Patty C., August 19, 2018
  • Review photo of Don Carter State Park Campground by George & Patty C., August 19, 2018
  • Review photo of Don Carter State Park Campground by George & Patty C., August 19, 2018