Moccasin Creek State Park
Overview
Known as the park "where spring spends the summer," Moccasin Creek is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of lovely 2,800-acre Lake Burton. Despite its mountain location, the park is relatively flat offering easy navigation for large RVs, children's bicycles and wheelchairs. A fully accessible fishing pier sits above a trout-filled creek open only to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and children. Tour the adjacent trout rearing station, hike on several nearby mountain trails or simply relax in this peaceful setting. The park's central location makes it a perfect jumping off spot for mountain exploration.
Activities
Boating
Canoe and Jon Boat Rental (seasonal) is available or visitors can bring there own.
Bicycling
The park is relatively flat offering easy navigation for children's bicycles and wheelchairs.
Camping
There are 55 combined tent and RV sites with water, electrical service, picnic table, grill, and fire ring. The comfort station has washer/dryer.
Fishing
Visitors can fish on Lake Burton where they can expect to catch bass, crappie, bream. Stream fishing is restricted to seniors 65 and older and children 11 and younger.
Hiking
The Appalachian Trail is nearby and visitors can use Moccasin Creek as a base camp for day hikes in both directions or as a start for more extended trips.
Picnicking
In addition to picnic tables there is an open-sided covered shelter and offer's a great view of Lake Burton. The playground is located 125' away and restroom are within 175'. Horseshoe pits are adjacent to shelter and a canoe rental is nearby. It is a day use only facility and has electricity & water.
RVing
The 55 combined tent and RV sites can accommodate a pop-up trailer or trailers and motor-homes up to 40'. Each site has water, 20 and 30 amp electrical service, picnic table, grill, and fire ring. No cable hookups. The nearby comfort station has washer/dryer.
Seasonality/Weather
The day use section of the park is open year round 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Directions
Driving
Located 20 miles north of Clarkesville on Ga. Hwy. 197 or 15 miles west of Clayton via Ga. Hwy. 76 and Ga. Hwy. 197.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(706) 947-3194Permits
(800) 864-7275Links
Official URL
http://www.gastateparks.org/MoccasinCreek- Login or register to post comments
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