Hard Labor Creek State Park

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1250 Lake Rutledge Rd
Rutledge, GA 30663

Hard Labor Creek State Park in Rutledge, GA offers a wide range of recreational opportunities in a beautiful wooded setting, with a lakeside beach popular for swimming during the summer months and over 24 miles of trails available for hiking and horseback riding. The park also features fully equipped cottages and a modern campground for overnight guests, as well as The Creek Golf Course, known for its challenging layout and well-maintained greens.

With its historic landscape transformed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Hard Labor Creek State Park provides solace and solitude for recreation and reflection. The park's name is thought to come from slaves who tilled summer fields or American Indians who found the creek difficult to cross. Located between Madison and Covington off I-20, this state park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and offers a variety of facilities and amenities for visitors to enjoy.

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Stephanie K.
12/11/2022

We had such a wonderful time camping here. The employees at the trading post are beyond friendly and helpful. And so very patient in assisting us. The campground itself is wonderful. The sites...

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Becky A.
1/2/2025

We camped here and it was so fun! The park is beautiful and has many trails to check out. The camp store is stocked with everything you may need!

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Isabella V.
7/22/2023

We went to Hard Labor Creek with high expectations. We were looking for a hike in the woods near water. The young employee at the park office was uninterested and uninformed, stating he had never...

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Lisa H.
11/1/2020

Hard Labor Creek State Park (most memorable or bleakest Georgia state park name?) didn't seem particularly geared towards plain old hikers but its target audiences would be golfers (there's also...

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Farris B.
8/6/2023

Clean, well maintained. Cable at campsites but be aware that cell signal is spotty. Family and dog friendly.

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