Visit Elijah Clark State Park in Lincolnton Georgia
This 447-acre state park is on the western shore of Clarks Hill Lake. It is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War.
Park Amenities - A recreated Log Cabin Museum displays furniture, utensils and tools circa 1780. Open on weekends April - November. 71,100-acre Clarks Hill Lake165 tent, RV and trailer campsites 10 Walk-in Tent Campsites 1 pioneer campground20 cottages - some dog friendly4 picnic shelters2 group shelters that seat 70 and 175 peopleminiature golf (fee) 4 boat ramps private boats allowedwater-skiingfishing lake fishing pier, accessible pier Cleaning station swimming beach with Lake SwimmingCanoe Rental Archery GeoCaching Picnicking
Shuffleboard Playgrounds3.75-mile hiking trail.
Campgrounds
40 ft Campsite holds the following equipment: 1 tent, 2 tents, a pop-up trailer, a trailer up to 40', or a motorhome up to 40'. Has water, 20 & 30 amp electrical service, picnic table, grill, fire ring, comfort station with washer/dryer. Maximum 6 people per site. Maximum 2 vehicles per site. All sites are first come, first served. All campsites have cable hookups.
Walk-In Campground - This area is for hiking campers only. No vehicles allowed. No organized groups allowed. Two night minimum on weekends. All sites have a picnic table, fire ring and a grill. Sites located between pioneer and day use areas. There is a central bathhouse located near the parking area. All tents must be pitched on designated tent pads. Pads are small and will only accommodate one large tent or two pup tents.
Pioneer Campsite - Primitive, rugged site for Groups only. 10 person minimum. Site is located by itself. Water is located 75 yards away. Site has no electricity. Site has picnic shelter w/electricity. Restroom 100 yards away. Site on hillside, near lake. No showers.
Cottages
Cottages 1-5 - Two bedroom cottage. Sleeps 8. Each bedroom has two double beds. Has one full bath. Bed and bath linens provided. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker and microwave. Fire place (wood not provided). Heat/AC. Cable TV. No phone. Screened porch. Picnic table and grill outside.
Cottages 6-10 - Two bedroom cottage. Sleeps 8. Each bedroom has two double beds. Has one full bath. Bed and bath linens provided. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker and microwave. Fire place (wood not provided). Heat/AC. Cable TV. No phone. Screened porch. Picnic table and grill outside.
Cottages 11-15 - Two bedroom cottage. Sleeps 8. Each bedroom has two double beds. Has one full bath. Bed and bath linens provided. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker and microwave. Fire place (wood not provided). Heat/AC. Cable TV. No phone. Screened porch. Picnic table and grill outside.
Group Shelters
Cottages 16-20 - Two bedroom cottage. Sleeps 8. Each bedroom has two double beds. Has one full bath. Bed and bath linens provided. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker and microwave. Fire place (wood not provided). Heat/AC. Cable TV. No phone. Screened porch. Picnic table and grill outside.
Shelter 1 - Enclosed shelter. Near Miniature Golf area. Not near the beach area. Has central heating/AC, kitchenette, inside restrooms. Seats 175 people. Security deposit may be required. Renter must check in at office & sign rental agreement. All visitors are required to have parkpass.
Shelter 2 - Enclosed shelter. Known as the Beach House. Overlooks the beach area. Has central heating and air, kitchenette, inside restrooms. Security deposit may be required. Renter must check in at office and sign rental agreement. All visitors are required to have parkpass.
Picnic Shelters 1, 2, 3 and 4
Picnic Shelter #1 - Open-sided covered shelter. Located near miniature golf course, 150 yards from restrooms. Has 4 wooden picnic tables, 2 small grills, water & electricity. Maximum of 25 vehicles allowed. Picnic Shelter #2 - Open-sided covered shelter. Located near lake and miniature golf course, 150 yards from restrooms. Has 4 wooden picnic tables, 2 small grills, water & electricity. Picnic Shelter #3 - Open-sided covered shelter. Located next to lake and near boat ramp, 200 yards from restrooms. Has 4 wooden picnic tables, 2 small grills, water & electricity. Area has a big bar-b-que pit. Picnic Shelter #4 - Open-sided covered shelter. Located near lake and restrooms. Has 4 wooden picnic tables, 2 small grills, water & electricity. All visitors are required to have a park pass.
Hours and Fees
Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm - $5 Parking Fee
Contact, Address and Map
Phone: 706-359-3458 at 8 am - 10 pm except Thurs. at 8 am - 5 pm - Campsite and Cottage Reservations: 1-800-864-7275 - Address: 2959 McCormick Hwy, Lincolnton Georgia 30817 - GPS Coordinates are N 33.8540080 and W -82.4095420 - Park Facilities Map
Reservations Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 3 days prior to the date of arrival in order to receive a refund. A cancellation/handling fee per reservation will be charged. Changes in arrival date made less than 3 days prior to the scheduled arrival will constitute a cancellation and forfeit of the deposit. 7-14 day Cottage Reservation Guidelines: All cancellations received 30 days in advance will receive deposit refund minus the cancellation fee per facility.
If a customer requests to cancel less then 30 days in advance but before 72 hours of arrival, the customer may request refund in witting to the site. If cottage is rebooked for the time period originally reserved, site will have Customer Service issue a full refund to the customer minus a cancellation fee. If reservation is cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date no refund of the one night deposit will be given. Deposits are required for all reservations. Credit card deposits are posted when the reservation is made.
Check-in - Check-in is between 1 pm and 10 pm and check-out is before 1 pm. Campers must register and present a reservation confirmation before setting up. If you do not arrive on the first night of your stay, you will be counted as a no-show, your reservation will be cancelled, and you will forfeit your deposit.
Reservation Changes (Changes in arrival dates, transfers, etc.)
You may make one change without a charge, provided a 3-day notice is given. Additional changes will incur a $10 per reservation handling fee.
State Park Waterfalls 
This 447-acre state park is on the western shore of Clarks Hill Lake. It is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War.
Picnic Shelter #1 
course, 150 yards from restrooms. Has 4 wooden picnic tables, 2 small grills, water & electricity. 
Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 3 days prior to the date of arrival in order to receive a refund. A cancellation/handling fee per reservation will be charged. Changes in arrival date made less than 3 days prior to the scheduled arrival will constitute a cancellation and forfeit of the deposit. 7-14 day Cottage Reservation Guidelines: All cancellations received 30 days in advance will receive deposit refund minus the cancellation fee per facility. 