Don Carter State Park Hiking

4.5/5
(167) · State park in Gainesville, United States
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Georgia State Park offering camping, cottages, hiking, kayaking and fishing.

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Nov 7, 2024
We booked cabin #2 for a long weekend..we walked in and was very surprised about how nice the the whole cabin is.. The bed coveres where nice and thick perfect for the cool weather.. the kitchen was … Full review by LCord2014
Nov 3, 2024
There was one main problem with the cabin which I will save for last: the bathrooms, toilets, and the water. It was so bad that we won't return. If this were resolved then we would definitely return.… Full review by B A A
Apr 22, 2024
Very nice park. Not many people were there, so it was nice. We stayed in a cabin along the lake and the cabin was great. There was only one issue. If you want quiet, you unfortunately will hear a lot… Full review by E L
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Questions & answers

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What site did u get to be lake front?
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There really aren't any "lake front" sites. There are a few sites where you can SEE the lake through the trees. I don't recall the exact site numbers for those, but I believe it was 12-15. …
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There really aren't any "lake front" sites. There are a few sites where you can SEE the lake through the trees. I don't recall the exact site numbers for those, but I believe it was 12-15. Not completely sure though.
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Are dogs allowed?
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We intentionally took our pup to walk the trails!
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Are there kayak rentals near by?
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At the park office
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How is the Kayaking here? We were thinking on going kayaking on Fourth of July weekend and we would have to rent …
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How is the Kayaking here? We were thinking on going kayaking on Fourth of July weekend and we would have to rent from the park. Also, if you rent a kayak from the park do they allow small dogs to tag along in the kayaks?
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We take our 2 camping and hiking. They allow dogs, so I do not think they would restrict them on the water.
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Answer by Reesa D · Jul 7, 2018
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What type of deer are here at Don Carter? We are from Cornelia, Georgia and they seem to be much darker in …
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What type of deer are here at Don Carter? We are from Cornelia, Georgia and they seem to be much darker in color than the ones we have in our area.
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Sorry, I don't have a clue--they were running over the roadway pretty quickly! However the park rangers in the gift shop area would most likely know--they were there and didn't run off …
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Sorry, I don't have a clue--they were running over the roadway pretty quickly! However the park rangers in the gift shop area would most likely know--they were there and didn't run off when we approached 'them'! (Hee hee)
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Are ATVs and off-road vehicles allowed in state parks?
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ATVs and off-road vehicles are not allowed in state parks. All vehicles are subject to license safety requirements and regulations of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Park...
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