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.

Things To Do & See:

Biking
Boating — private boats permitted
Educational Programs
Fishing
Hiking — 12.5 miles of trails
Horseback Riding (weather permitting, check for availability) — 12.5 miles of trails
Paddling — 8 miles of trails
Picnicking
Swimming
Water Skiing
Kayak, Paddleboard & Aquacycle Rentals — seasonal