Elijah Clark State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 183 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 359-3458
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert The designated swimming area is not accessible due to low water level conditions, but the beach area is open to the public. Attention Boaters: Low lake levels may affect boat ramp access and conditions. Please use caution and assess conditions before launching and… (more)
ic. Attention Boaters: Low lake levels may affect boat ramp access and conditions. Please use caution and assess conditions before launching and retrieving watercraft.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 463 acres, Elijah Clark State Park lies in Lincoln County, about 6 miles northeast of Lincolnton.
Visitors come for golf, archery, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 183 campsites across 3 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets welcome if leashed (6 ft max) and attended; not allowed in buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas, beaches, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.
Statewide rule from Georgia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
State parks: per-vehicle daily ParkPass parking fee ($10); overnight guests pay once per stay. State historic sites: per-person admission set per site (shown in each site's sidebar).
Statewide fee rule from Georgia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Georgia park passes
- Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
- Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
- Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details
From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-864-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites | 172 | — | |
| Walk-In Campsites | 10 | — | |
| Pioneer Campground Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
172 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
10 Walk-In Campsites
1 Pioneer Campground (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cottages: 20 units
20 Cottages
Things to do
ArcheryBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingGolfPicnickingSwimmingGeocachingCamping
Trails
Hiking
Swimming
Swimming
Boating and paddling
Boating
Paddling (rentals available)
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Cabins: #7, #13
- Campsites: #59, #77, #78
- Campground Comfort Station: #5, #7, #9
- Day Use Restrooms: #1
- Picnic Shelters: #3
- Group Shelters: #1 (full), #2 (partial)
- Docks: Courtesy and Pier
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2959 McCormick Highway
Lincolnton, GA 30817 - Nearest town
- Lincolnton — about 6 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.8540, -82.4095
- Phone
- (706) 359-3458
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology