As The Newest State Park In Georgia, Don Carter State Park Is Incredible

Don't you just love it when you are able to witness an exciting part of history? Georgia declared Don Carter State Park as a new state park in Georgia, not to mention the very first park along the banks of Lake Lanier. State parks in Georgia are a coveted way that many families spend the weekends, so it's only right that you add this new one to your list. With a ton of exciting things to do, plus beautiful lakeside attractions, you'll want to sign up for a visit to this new kid on the block. Take a look at why this incredible state park deserves a chance to be explored.

Heading up through the North Georgia mountains, you'll find the unique, natural gem known as Don Carter State Park.

Don Carter State Park is named in honor of Don Carter, a real-estate executive who served on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources board for almost 30 years, and who also worked to make this park a reality.

At around 1,300-acres, Don Carter State Park winds along one of the quietest portions of Lake Lanier.

Find yourself immersed in nature, as you walk through the forested trails and along the winding creeks.

Or if you're more interested in the fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and the swimming side of things, then this is the park for you.

With an abundance of picnic areas throughout the park, lay your claim on one and host a barbecue for the whole family, water-side!

Or spend the day cooling down in the water, splashing along the refreshing lakeside beaches.

There are overnight accommodations throughout Don Carter State Park which include full-RV hooks ups, walk-in tent sites, and luxury cottages in order to spend a few nights away from it all.

There aren't too many other state parks in Georgia that boast both water and forested activities, so add Don Carter State Park to your seasonal bucket list to experience it all.

If you want to visit this new state park in Georgia and get a little bit of sun, sand, and serenity use the website here and address below to start planning your trip:

5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, Georgia

Or if you want to take a look at a few other things to add to your bucket list, take a look at our previous article: The Hiking Trail Hiding In Georgia That Will Transport You To Another World.