Mistletoe State Park
Notice: The park will be closed November 17 - 18 for a managed deer quota hunt. — details
- 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
- 101 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 541-0321
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure The park will be closed November 17 - 18 for a managed deer quota hunt.Residual smoke remains from a recent prescribed burn. All trails are currently closed except for the Cliatt Creek, Rock Dam, and Cottage Trails.… (more)
Residual smoke remains from a recent prescribed burn. All trails are currently closed except for the Cliatt Creek, Rock Dam, and Cottage Trails. Please call 706-541-0321 with any questions or concerns.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Mistletoe State Park is a 1,915-acre park in Columbia County, about 14 miles northeast of Thomson.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 101 campsites across 4 camping areas, with RV sites, tent 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 — some sites seasonal | 93 | — | |
| Walk-In Campsites | 4 | — | |
| Backcountry Campsites | 3 | — | |
| Pioneer Campground Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
93 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites — some sites seasonal 4 Walk-In Campsites 3 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: 10 units
- Fisherman's Cabin – with private dock: 1 unit
- Tent Cabin: 1 unit
10 Cottages 1 Fisherman's Cabin – with private dock 1 Tent Cabin
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingHikingSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingGeocachingCamping
Trails
Biking Hiking
Swimming
Swimming
Boating and paddling
Boating Paddling - rentals available to overnight guests
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Wi-Fi
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent 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: #55, #56, #63, #66 • Campground Comfort Station: #1, #2, #3 • Day Use Restrooms: Beach Area • Picnic Shelters: #1, #4 • Group Shelters: Yes • Docks: Main Ramp • Playgrounds: Beach Area
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3725 Mistletoe Road
Appling, GA 30802 - Nearest town
- Thomson — about 14 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.6433, -82.3852
- Phone
- (706) 541-0321
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