Campground

Hardridge Creek Day Use

Walter F. George Lake · Fort Gaines · Georgia — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

About this campground

Overview Hardridge Day Use park is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Georgia border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.  Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities. Recreation The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline offer many excellent locations for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby. The lake and its surrounding forests provide a great locale for hiking, hunting or simply observing wildlife. Facilities Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, pinic tables, boat ramp, playground, group shelter and the phenomenon trail. Natural Features Walter F. George Lake, sometimes called Lake Eufaula, stretches 85 miles up the Chattahoochee River. Visitors come to relax and play among the natural beauty of the area.  The lands surrounding the lake are forested with dense stands of mixed hardwoods. A wide variety of wildlife is commonly seen, including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats and dozens of species of songbirds. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (229) 768-2516 for general information. Nearby Attractions The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby. Eufaula boasts more than 20 structures and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful antebellum mansions are located throughout both towns.

Getting there

From Eufaula, Alabama, take US 431 south. Turn left on SR-95, then turn left on CR-97 and continue for 10 miles. Follow signs into campground and day use.

Contact
229-768-2516

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