Hardridge Creek Day Use

Hardridge Creek Day Use

Part of Walter F. George Lake

Overview

Hardridge Day Use park is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Georgia border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon. 

Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities.

Facilities

Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, pinic tables, boat ramp, playground, group shelter and the phenomenon trail.

Natural Features

Walter F. George Lake, sometimes called Lake Eufaula, stretches 85 miles up the Chattahoochee River. Visitors come to relax and play among the natural beauty of the area. 

The lands surrounding the lake are forested with dense stands of mixed hardwoods. A wide variety of wildlife is commonly seen, including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats and dozens of species of songbirds.

Recreation

The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline offer many excellent locations for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby.

The lake and its surrounding forests provide a great locale for hiking, hunting or simply observing wildlife.

Nearby Attractions

The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby. Eufaula boasts more than 20 structures and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful antebellum mansions are located throughout both towns.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (229) 768-2516 for general information.

Important Notices

  • No alcoholic beverages in the park.

  • Only registered and insured vehicles allowed inside the park. No off-road vehicles of any kind.

  • Swimming only in designated swimming area.

  • Special events including, but not limited to, water carnivals, boat regattas, fishing tournaments, music festivals, dramatic presentations or other special recreation programs are prohibited unless written permission has been granted by the Resource Management Office. 229-768-2516

  • Only two vehicle passes come with the shelter rental. All others attending must pay the day use fee. 

  • No inflatable play structures allowed (Bouncy House or Water Slide). 

  • No DJ equipment or public address systems. 

Directions

<p>From Eufaula, Alabama, take US 431 south. Turn left on SR-95, then turn left on CR-97 and continue for 10 miles. Follow signs into campground and day use.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 229-768-2516

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Walter F. George Lake
427 Eufaula Rd.
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
370 U.S. Government Rd.
Abbieville, AL 36310

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