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A landmark in Carroll County, the John Tanner Park has an annual attendance of 100,000 visitors. A landmark in Carroll County, the 138-acre John Tanner Park boasts a large sand beach, camping, hiking, fishing, putt-putt golf, paddle boats, a group lodge, motel units, pavilions, and a large picnic area.
From jct US 27 & Hwy 16: Go 6 mi W on Hwy 16, then 1/2 mi S on Tanner Beach Rd.
Relaxing! Quiet. On the Saturday afternoon we were there it was a beautiful day. No concessions were open, but there were drink machines. Bathrooms were clean and again no crowd. Plenty of room for the little ones to play and grills for cooking. Pets allowed, but not on the beach.
I go almost every year with a large group Motorcycle riders and Motorcycle lovers. The locals are always nice and the park is always clean. The staff is friendly, they have a wheelchair accessible restroom and paddle boats for rental. Nice place with Plenty of parking.
This park was very clean and well maintained when I visited. The beach area is fairly long for a small lake beach and wasn't crowded at all early in the day at least. The nature trail was nice and they do have what looks to be a fairly well maintained putt putt course which I *wanted* to play but husband ixnayed because it was too hot (wimp 😉). Giving this four stars rather than five only because I've only visited once thus far. I definitely plan on going again though! The photo is of a turtle in sunning in the non-beach area of the lake... Because I like turtles!!!
