James H. Floyd State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 29 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 857-0826
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Chattooga County, about 3 miles south of Summerville, James H. Floyd State Park covers about 581 acres.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 29 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites and primitive or hike-in sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers 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 | 24 | — | |
| Backcountry Campsites | 4 | — | |
| Pioneer Campground Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
24 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
4 Backcountry 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: 4 units
4 Cottages
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingGeocachingCamping
Trails
Hiking
Boating and paddling
Boating - private boats allowed, electric motors only
Paddling - rentals available
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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: #2
- Campsites: #11
- Campground Comfort Station: Yes
- Day Use Restrooms: Yes
- Picnic Shelters: #1, #4
- Playgrounds: Yes
- Docks: Yes
- Playgrounds: Campground
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road
Summerville, GA 30747 - Nearest town
- Summerville — about 3 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.4399, -85.3372
- Phone
- (706) 857-0826
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)
- Photo: James H. Floyd State Park 1.JPG — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Thomson200
“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