Hardridge Creek Day Use
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.
Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, pinic tables, boat ramp, playground, group shelter and the phenomenon trail.
Need to Know
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walter F. George Lake 427 Eufaula Rd. Fort Gaines GA 39851
Physical
370 U.S. Government Rd. Abbieville AL 36310
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 229-768-2516
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
