For the finest in public golf, try one of the most challenging 18-hole courses in the Southeast -- right here at Hard Labor Creek! Named after a stream that cuts through the park, it's believed the name was applied by slaves who tilled the fields in summer or Indians who found the stream difficult to ford. You'll find this park filled with unique activities for all!

Facilities

5,805 Acres 49 Tent & Trailer Sites 2 Lakes 2 Group Shelters 2 Group Camps Horse stable facilities with separate camp ground 20 Rental Cottages Swimming Beach / Bathhouse 4 Picnic Shelters, 1 BBQ ADA Accessible Campsites

Activities

• Golf - Pro Shop, Grill, Rental Carts
• Boat Rentals - Pedal Boats, Canoes, Fishing Boats
• Horseback Riding - 15 Mile Trail (no horse rentals); (see Equestrian section for pricing)
• Bicycling - Rentals Available
• Hiking - 2-1/2 Miles of Trails

Pricing
subject to change - for current prices, contact the park office listed below

Cottages

• One Bedroom - n/a
• Two Bedroom - $65 per night (weekdays); $75 per night (weekends)
• Three Bedroom - n/a

Campsites

• All sites - $14.00 per night, year-round - ADA Accessible

Group Camps

• Capacity 75 - call for pricing
• Capacity 120 - call for pricing

Group Shelters

• Capacity 80 - $85.00 per day
• Capacity 150 - $85.00 per day

Annual Special Events
subject to change . . . also, see the Events Calendar

Nearby Attractions

• Athens, GA
• Oconee National Forest
• Stone Mountain Park
• Lake Oconee
• Historic Madison, GA
• Panola Mountain State Conservation Park
• Georgia State University Observatory at Hard Labor Creek

Contact Information

Hard Labor Creek State Park
P. O. Box 247
Rutledge, GA 30663
(706) 557-2863

Park Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Directions

Take I-20 exit #49 into Rutledge and proceed 2 miles on Fairplay Road to the park.