Weather Alerts

Last updated 11/8/24 5:00 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
    • Cottages and Campgrounds reopen 11/22/24
    • Day Use and Walk-in Sites reopen 12/1/24
  • General Coffee (planned reopening on January 1)
  • George L. Smith
    • Cottages reopen 12/20/24
    • Campground and Day Use reopen 1/1/25
    • Pioneer and Backcountry reopen 3/1/25

Wildlife Resources Division Properties:

 

Parks and Historic Sites Without Power and Phones

  • The Lakes Golf Course (phone lines)
 

Normal Operations

 

Campground Closed

 

Power Out

 

Closed

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:

RESOURCES

Other resources:

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.