Moccasin Creek State Park RV & Campground Guide
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At 32 acres, Moccasin Creek State Park sits along the edge of Lake Burton, which spans 2,600 acres, and is 20 miles from Clarksville. The nearby Blue Ridge Mountains offer many hiking trails for park guests and give everyone a peaceful area to relax and escape the city. Moccasin Creek State Park offers fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, skiing, basketball, volleyball, and nature watching. The state park has and offers outdoor activities, including waterfalls, camping, hiking and bike trails, restaurants, and shops where you can get souvenirs. Moccasin Creek State Park was developed in 1963, and the region has hot summers and cold winters.
Nearby Cities
Clarksville, GA
Dillard, GA
Tallulah Falls, GA
Athens, GA
Spring 53-69 F
Summer 69-84 F
Fall 54-69 F
Winter 39-53 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Moccasin Creek State Park
Campground Accommodations
Moccasin Creek State Park Campground
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Max RV length: 50 feet
Other amenities: showers, laundry facility, dump station, and picnic tables
Moccasin Creek State Park
Despite its location in a mountainous area, Moccasin Creek State Park has one of the most accessible campgrounds in the state. For such a small park, Moccasin Creek delivers a considerable number of amenities. There are 53 tent, trailer and RV campsites. The area is flat and wheelchair accessible from one corner to another. A specially constructed fishing pier is ADA accessible as well.
Water hookup: Yes
Electric hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: No. An on-site dump station is available.
Wi-Fi available: Yes, but only in the office
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $34-$36 per night
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Black Rock Mountain State Park
This 1,743-acre park, which is only eight miles north of Moccasin Creek State Park, offers 44 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs. The campsites sit beneath rhododendron and gnarled oak trees. The park is the highest in the state of Georgia with roadside overlooks that provide 80-mile views. Trails meander alongside waterfalls, creeks, wildflowers and other components of nature’s wonders. The park closes when icy conditions appear.
Water hookup: Yes
Electric hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: No. A dump station is available.
Wi-Fi available: Yes, but only in the Visitor Center, Mellinger Center or the cottages
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $35 per night
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Don Carter State Park
This 1,316-acre state park is about 50 miles southeast of Moccasin Creek State Park. Don Carter State Park park sits at a lower level, making winter camping more comfortable. The campground inside the park features 44 tent, trailer, and RV sites. Set beside the 38,000-acre Lake Lanier, this state park is ideal for the avid angling family. Being the newest park in the Georgia State Park system, Don Carter offers some of the most up-to-date amenities available in any park in the state. You can fish from a sandy beach, a boat, or the new dock created by state engineers to be ADA accessible.
Water hookup: Yes
Electric hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: No. A dump station is available.
Wi-Fi available: Yes, but in the office only
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $35 per night
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Tallulah Gorge State Park is about seven miles east of Moccasin Creek. The 2,739-acre park lives up to its name with a 1,000-foot-deep gorge that runs for two miles. The trails into the gorge's depths are strenuous, but the overlooks are easily accessible for anyone of any age. An ADA-accessible suspension bridge creates one of the most impressive views of nature’s work on the East Coast. The campground provides 50 campsites with comfort stations that feature flush toilets, showers, and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a swimming pool, cable connectivity, and grills. An archery range and tennis courts, along with a kid’s playground, provide extra activities to please the entire family.
Water hookup: Yes
Electric hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi available: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $34 per night
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
What to Do at
Moccasin Creek State Park
At Moccasin Creek State Park, you can hike, fish, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, ski, nature watch, and play basketball or volleyball. At the park, you can rent stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks. After fishing, you can visit Lake Burton Fish Hatchery and learn more about these efforts. You can also go on a geocaching treasure hunt and find hidden gems throughout the park or visit the Wildlife Observation Tower. There is also a playground near the campground for kids.
Moccasin Creek State Park is along the edge of Lake Burton, where you can enjoy many outdoor activities, including paddleboarding, fishing, canoeing, boating, and kayaking. You can also visit the shops and facilities that include the Wildlife Observation Tower and the Lake Burton Fish Hatchery.
Inside Moccasin Creek State Park
Moccasin Creek State Park is a compact but impressive park with many remarkable features. A nearby trout farm produces pan-sized fish that fill the stream running through the park. There's also a pier that hovers over the stream, from which those 65 and older or 11 and under can fish. All other licensed anglers can fish the 2,775-acre Lake Burton. A one-mile trail leads to an impressive waterfall, a hike that should not be missed.
Fishing
Moccasin Creek State Park has a fishing pier fully stocked with trout; however, only children 11 and younger and seniors 65 and older can use it. The fishing pier is wheelchair accessible. A Georgia fishing license is required to fish at the park. You can catch spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, white bass, and redear sunfish.
Geocaching
You can follow the geocache treasure hunt at Moccasin Creek State Park. Get the details from the Visitor Center, and find hidden gems throughout the park.
Nature Watching
Moccasin Creek State Park's Wildlife Observation Tower offers views of wildlife throughout the park, including American coots, Canada geese, mallards, blue-winged teal, ring-necked ducks, bald eagles, groundhogs, warblers, black bears, buffleheads, hawks, and ospreys.
Stargazing
Clear nights during the winter and fall are the best times to stargaze at Moccasin Creek State Park. You'll see the stars, constellations, and planets clearly with binoculars, or you can set up a telescope. The boat ramp next to Lake Burton provides the best view of the stars.
Flora and Fauna
The plants and vegetation at Moccasin Creek State Park include great laurel, evergreen shrubs, mountain laurel, and saxifrage. You'll see many species of birds at the state park, including hawks, bald eagles, warblers, and ospreys.
Hiking
Hemlock Falls Trail spans 1.9 miles and takes 48 minutes to complete. Follow Hemlock Falls Trail to Moccasin Creek Wildlife Trail, which is 3.3 miles long and takes one hour and 17 minutes. The Appalachian Trail is the most challenging hiking trail at 5.7 miles and takes about three hours and 30 minutes.
Boating
As of November 2023, the public boat ramp is closed until April 2024 as Georgia Power has lowered Lake Burton by 13 feet for the winter. After it reopens, you can use the boat ramp to launch a motorized boat and see picturesque views of the lake and park. You can canoe, kayak, and paddleboard on Lake Burton.
How to Get to
Moccasin Creek State Park
From Clarksville, you should head northeast onto Springwood Drive. Turn left onto Madison Street. Turn right onto West Wayne Street. Turn left onto Old Historic US 441 North/Washington Street. Turn left onto GA-197 North/Bridge Street. Turn right onto Moccasin Creek State Park Drive. Turn left to remain on Moccasin Creek State Park Drive until you see the Moccasin Creek State Park entrance.
Entering Moccasin Creek State Park
Entry fee is $5 per day for vehicles with one to 12 passengers, $30 per day for vehicles with 13 to 30 passengers, and $70 per day for vehicles with 31 or more passengers. All active-duty military and veterans pay $3.75 per day. There is a $5 fee per vehicle to park at Moccasin Creek State Park. Moccasin Creek State Park's daily hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round.
Moccasin Creek State Park Park Entry for Vehicles With 1 to 12 Passengers : $5.0
$5 per day or $50 annually
Moccasin Creek State Park Park Entry for Vehicles With 13 to 30 Passengers : $30.0
$30 per day or $75 annually
Moccasin Creek State Park Park entry for Vehicles With 31 or More Passengers : $70.0
Families develop memories that last a lifetime when they vacation at Moccasin Creek State Park. Camping in an RV in Georgia’s high areas is a refreshing experience. If you visit, be sure to tag RVshare in your social media posts about Moccasin Creek. You can also share your experiences by emailing your thoughts and photos to [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions About Moccasin Creek State Park
The best time to visit Moccasin Creek State Park is during late spring or early fall, as the temperatures are mild, and you can participate in all the activities the park offers. October through March is the non-peak season at Moccasin Creek State Park, and the park is less crowded.
Moccasin Creek State Park has abundant wildlife, and you can see the animals and birds from the state park's Wildlife Observation Tower. You will see American coots, Canada geese, mallards, blue-winged teal, ring-necked ducks, bald eagles, groundhogs, warblers, black bears, buffleheads, hawks, and ospreys. From Lake Burton, you'll see spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, white bass, and redear sunfish.
Moccasin Creek State Park doesn't have designated RV camping spots, although they have camping spots with electricity and water. Guests can camp in RVs or in tents, and the state park follows a first-come-first-served approach unless guests make a reservation.
You aren't required to reserve a camping spot at Moccasin Creek State Park, but it is recommended since the park can reach maximum capacity quickly in the summer. The daily camping rate for RVs is $34. Call the Visitor Center or visit the park's website to make a reservation.
Moccasin Creek State is pet-friendly, and you can take dogs to the cascading waterfalls and on Hemlock Falls Trail. You must use a leash, maintain control of your dogs, and pay close attention to all posted signs throughout the park. Dogs aren't permitted in the beach area near the lake.