Sweetwater Creek State Park
Notice: Mill Ruins Notice — details
- Status
- Temporarily closedDaily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 5 campsitesAlso yurts
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(770) 732-5871
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Mill Ruins NoticeTo protect the historic mill ruins and maintain safety, access to the interior is closed to all visitors except those on guided hikes (public and… (more)
To protect the historic mill ruins and maintain safety, access to the interior is closed to all visitors except those on guided hikes (public and private), school field trips and for special events. Hikes to the exterior of the mill ruins are still available on your own and encouraged.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
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In Douglas County, about 4 miles east of Douglasville, Sweetwater Creek State Park covers about 3,118 acres.
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 15 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Overnight options include 5 campsites, with tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers yurts.
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 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Office | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–Dark Office 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bait Shop: Hours may vary, please call the park for times.
9 a.m.–5 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 Campsites | 5 | — |
Camping details from the park
5 Tent Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Yurts: 10 units
- Event Room: 1 unit
10 Yurts (no dogs allowed)
1 Event Room (seats 40. Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.) — call park to reserve
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingFishingGeocachingHikingRanger and interpretive programsPicnickingCanoeing and kayakingBoatingHistoric sites and toursCamping
Trails
Hiking — 15 miles of trails
Boating, paddling and fishing
Fishing — private boats allowed, electric motors only - Fish Attractors Map
Park Paddlers Club
Jon Boat, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard, & Aquacycle Rental — seasonal
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Wi-Fi
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Yurts
✓ 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
- Yurts: #6
- Campground Comfort Station: Yurt Village
- Day Use Restrooms: Visitor Center, Visitor Center Parking
- Picnic Shelters: #5
- Group Shelters: Yes
- Docks: One near Bait Shop
- Playgrounds: Picnic Loop, Yurt Village
- Other: Event Room
- All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1750 Mount Vernon Road
Lithia Springs, GA 30122 - Nearest town
- Douglasville — about 4 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.7538, -84.6390
- Phone
- (770) 732-5871
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)
- Photo: I got your back boo (Unsplash).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), roya ann miller royaannmiller
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology