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GA |
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Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below. Additional trails wind through fields and forest, showcasing ferns, magnolias, wild azaleas and hardwoods. Park rangers lead informative hikes to these areas throughout the year. The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular for fishing and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and picnicking. However, there is no beach, and swimming in the Reservoir is not allowed. Fishing supplies are available in the adjacent bait shop. During warmer months, the park rents fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats. Visitors can join the Park Paddlers Club, which challenges them to explore waterways in six state parks. An award-winning Visitor Center—one of the most environmentally responsible buildings in the country—features exhibits on the area's history, wildlife displays, trail maps, snacks and a renovated gift shop. A window-lined meeting room that seats 40 can be rented for gatherings. |
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From I-20W exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn south and go 1/4 miles. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road.Once you pass the park entrance, Shelters # 8, 9, and 10 will be the first loop on the right, before Cedar Terrace Rd. Across from Cedar Terrace, on the left of Mt. Vernon Rd, is Shelter #1 and the Bait Shop. Just South of Cedar Terrace, on the Right Side of Mt. Vernon Rd, is Shelter #2. To access Shelters # 3 - 6, 11, and 7, the Interpretive Center, Nature Trails, and the Group Shelter, turn left on Factory Shoals Rd. from Mt. Vernon Rd., less than a quarter mile south of Cedar Terrace Rd. and follow appropriate signs. |
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2,549 Acre Park 215-Acre Lake Visitor Center and Gift Shop Meeting Room (seats 40, $100) 11 Picnic Shelters ($75) Group Shelter (seats 150, $175-$225) and BBQ Pit 2 Fishing Docks Bait Shop (seasonal) |
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SWEETWATER CREEK STATE PARK |
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530195 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=GA&parkId=530195&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 770-732-5871. A Parkpass is required for all vehicles. Price for parkpasses are not included with the reservation. ParkPass fees are as follow: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass; 13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass; 31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass; Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass. Overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites. 15 MILES WEST OF ATLANTA; LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA |
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Atlanta, Georgia Carrollton, Georgia Historic Douglasville, Georgia John Tanner State Park Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site Sandy Springs, Georgia Six Flags Over Georgia Theme Park |
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Sweetwater Creek has rolling hills, flowing shoals, and forest that come alive as you explore by kayak or on foot. |
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Hiking-9 miles of trails, closed at dark Lake and Stream Fishing-boat ramp, electric motors only Canoe and Kayak Rental (seasonal) Fishing Boat Rental (seasonal) Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal) Picnicking Geocaching Ranger Programs Birding Playgrounds Weddings (park approval required) |