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Don Carter is Georgia’s newest state park, as well as the first state park on 38,000 acre Lake Lanier. Situated on the north end of the reservoir, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. Guests can stay cool at a large, sand swimming beach with bath house. Boat ramps provide quick access to the lake, while a multi-use trail welcomes hikers and bikers to explore the hardwood forest. This new park offers several choices for overnight getaways as well. Two-bedroom cabins are perched on wooded hillsides near the lake. One campground is designed specifically for RVs, while another primitive camping area is just for tents and hammocks. The campground and cottage loop is gated, providing access to overnight guests. The park is named in honor of real-estate executive Don Carter who served on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources board for 29 years and worked to establish Lake Lanier’s first state park.
Located northeast of Gainesville, on the north side of the lake. From Clarks Bridge Road, go south on N. Browning Bridge Road. At the “Y,” take the left fork and continue for one-half mile to the park entrance.
What a beautiful experience! The park is very well maintained. First class! The lake was clean and cool and fresh. No powerboats were allowed in the area where swimmers were. Paddle boats and kayaks are available for rent. The children's areas roped off so they can be safe. As a family we can't wait to go back and enjoy this beautiful park again. Plenty of parking close to the swimming area.
Stayed overnight at Cabin 5. Wonderful experience!
The cabin is clean with plenty of supplies; towels, kitchen items, etc. Place is spacious. We stayed in summer.
There's no lighting to the deck so if you plan to use the BBQ grill (there's one for each cabin) bring extra lights.
Easy to check in even after hours. The process is very simple and easy to follow.
There were so many hikes and the beach was extra fun.
Children's play areas were not occupied and were missing some items making them impossible to use.
Overall, nice relaxing time and worth the cost!
Nice but noisy. Leaf blowers in October, train tracks across the lake with trains going day and night, municipal airport nearby, and you can hear the highway traffic as well. It is very clean with lots of camping options. Hiking trails are mostly level and easy to traverse. I had a good stay, but probably won't return because of all the noise.
Beautiful state park. Friendly staff. Located within an hour away from Anna Ruby Falls, Brasstown bald, Amicalola fall, and Helen Town.
Clean bathrooms and showers. There is no heat in the bathroom and showers.
It has playgrounds, a boat ramp, and a beach. It is dog friendly place. A park to consider for a trip during summertime.
We wanted to extend our stay, but the park was booked.
It's definitely another great Georgia State Park.
