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Hard Labor Creek State Park
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HARD LABOR CREEK STATE PARK
HARD LABOR CREEK STATE PARK
5 Hard Labor Creek Road
Rutledge, Georgia   30663

Phone: 706-557-3001
Reservations: 800-864-7275
While this park may be best known for its golf course, The Creek, it also offers a wide range of recreational opportunities in a beautiful wooded setting. More than 24 miles of trails are available for hikers and horseback riders, and equestrians can enjoy their own camping area near stalls. A lakeside beach and bathhouse are popular with swimmers during warmer months. The park provides one of Georgia?s best golf values, along with a pro shop, driving range, rental carts and special rates for seniors and children. The park?s name is thought to come either from slaves who tilled summer fields or Native Americans who found it difficult to ford.
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Fishing
Visitors can enjoy fishing in two lakes, covering 275 acres. Species include bass, bream, catfish and crappie. Fishing boats are available for rent but personal watercrafts aren't allowed on the lake.

Anglers must have a valid Georgia fishing license to fish within park boundaries.


Location
Hard Labor Creek State Park is located near Covington, Loganville and Madison

Picnicking
1. Hard Labor Creek State Park offers numerous picnic spots with grills and tables.
2. There are two covered group shelters for larger picnics or events.
3. Picnic areas near the lake offer beautiful views while dining outdoors.
4. You can rent a paddle boat after your meal for added fun on Lake Rutledge.
5. The park also features several hiking trails perfect for walking off a hearty picnic lunch.


Birding
The park offers birding opportunities with over 150 species spotted, including warblers and hawks. Birdwatchers can explore various habitats such as forests, fields and lake areas. The park is also part of the Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail for dedicated enthusiasts.


Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
March 11 great horse park by Indy G
park review stars; one to five Love this park and the great horse trails! Trails are moderate - not too easy not too difficult and for the most part very well marked with the exception of some reroutes. Nice, large camping spaces and horse stalls.
February 18 Quit by nice person
park review stars; one to five Close to home,beautiful,peaceful wish u could use golf cart.
October 28 by Sandra
park review stars; one to five This is a nice secluded place for lovers and family. Must bring everything u need with you. It is a drive from the big city. If u like country quiet peacefulness this is the place for u. They were doing some remolding when I was there last. I just hope that have up graded all the toilets and doors. That is the only thing I had a problem with. Other than that I was pleased.
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Directions
Located 2 miles north of Rutledge. Take I-20 exit #105 into Rutledge and proceed 3 miles on Fairplay Road.

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