Moccasin Creek State Park is a lovely 32-acre state park located along Lake Burton's western shores, accessible from Georgia State Route 197 near the city of Clarkesville. The park, which was originally established as a campground in 1963 by the Georgia Game and Fish Commission, was rebranded as a state park in 1966 after three years of operation by the adjacent Lake Burton Fish Hatchery. Youth and senior visitors can use a fully-accessible fishing pier open to children under the ages of 11 and adults over the age of 65, as well as adults with Georgia disability fishing licenses. Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are available for rental throughout the summer months, with ample lakefront space for RVs to pull directly up to the water. Several campground areas are offered at the park, along with the Fulton Lovell Assembly Shelter lakeside pavilion. The park also provides access to the nearby Chattahoochee National Forest, which connects to the Appalachian Trail.

Address: 3655 Georgia Hwy 197, Clarkesville, GA 30523, Phone: 706-947-3194

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