Overview

Hales Campground is located on Lake Seminole on the Georgia-Florida state line. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.

Facilities

The campground is open year-round and offers a total of 24 sites, most of which have both electric and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station are provided. A group picnic shelter is on-site.

Natural Features

Lake Seminole has a surface area of 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline. A pine and hardwood forest covers the rolling hills around the lake. A variety of wildlife makes its home around Seminole Lake, including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises and snakes.

Recreation

Lake Seminole is known as one of the best sites for sports fishing in America. Extensive stump and grass beds provide abundant cover where anglers fish for largemouth, hybrid, striped and white bass. Sizable populations of catfish, crappie and bream are also present. Over 79 species of fish have been identified in the lake. Boating, water skiing and swimming are popular activities. The campground offers a boat ramp, dock and a fish cleaning station.

Important Notices

• Maximum of 8 people per campsite. Visitor fees are $5.00. 

  Maximum of 3 vehicles per campsite. Extra vehicle fees are $3.00.

  Park gate is locked from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. eastern time. In case of emergency, exits are available.

  Golf carts and non-registered vehicles are not allowed in the park.

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