Last updated 11/21/24 4:20 pm

Due to the widespread damage across many Georgia counties from Hurricane Helene’s impact, some state parks remain closed. We encourage you to make reservations at parks far from the impacted areas to avoid putting extra strain on limited resources in these communities.

Closures

State Parks and Historic Sites Properties:

• Elijah Clark Day Use and Walk-in Sites - planned reopening 12/1/24
• General Coffee - planned reopening on March 1, 2025
• George L. Smith - planned reopening on March 1, 2025

Wildlife Resources Division Properties:

• View WRD closure information

Parks and Historic Sites Without Power and Phones

• The Lakes Golf Course (phone lines)

Reservations

For more information on reserving available campsites or cabins, please visit our Reservation page. Be sure to check the map above for park closures or parks that may have been impacted by the storm.
Georgia State Parks Reservations

Equestrian Facilities Available At:

• A. H. Stephens State Park
• General Coffee State Park
• Hard Labor Creek State Park
• Watson Mill Bridge State Park

RESOURCES

• For food and water points of distribution locations and other information please go to:
  Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency Website.
• List of shelters: http://www.gema.ga.gov

Other resources:

• https://www.fema.gov/locations
• https://twitter.com/GeorgiaEMA
• http://weather.com/

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which operates state parks, is working closely with Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA) to ensure public safety. The DNR and GEMA encourage Georgians to prepare for and stay informed about current and developing weather conditions. Park guests and visitors can check GaStateParks.org, Facebook (GeorgiaStateParks) and Twitter (@GaStateParks) for more information. For preparedness information, go to www.fema.gov/locations and for information regarding the state’s overall preparedness efforts, go to www.gema.ga.gov.