Moccasin Creek 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
- 53 campsites
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 947-3194
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Rabun County, about 11 miles west of Clayton, Moccasin Creek State Park covers about 37 acres.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a fishing pier. Overnight options include 53 campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
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. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 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 | 53 | — |
Camping details from the park
53 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingCampingGeocaching
Trails
Hiking
Boating and paddling
Boating
Paddling - rentals available
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Wi-Fi
Water
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ 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
- Campsites: #14, #25
- Campground Comfort Station: A & B
- Picnic Shelters: #1
- Docks: Fishing Piers
- Playgrounds: Day Use - Paved sidewalks to both entrances
- Other: Hatchery Boat Ramp
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3655 Highway 197
Clarkesville, GA 30523 - Nearest town
- Clayton — about 11 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.8449, -83.5881
- Phone
- (706) 947-3194
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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