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Elijah Clark State Park

Camp at Elijah Clark State Park in Lincoln County, run by Georgia State Parks. The park has 3 camping areas and 183 campsites in all.

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Amenities at Elijah Clark State Park

  • HookupsWater and electric
  • BookingReservable
  • PetsAllowed on a leash
  • Dump stationYes
  • ShowersYes

A quick read of the official listing; the table below has every source.

Camping areas inside Elijah Clark State Park

The park lists 3 separate camping areas, each with its own site count and rate.

Area Sites Hookups Nightly rate Season Source
Tent, trailer and RV sites 172 164 water and electric, 8 electric $34 Year-round Source
Walk-in tent sites 10 10 tent or primitive $22 Year-round Source
Pioneer and group camping 1 No hookups stated; the agency says pioneer areas have pit toilets, most have water spigots and they will not a $45 Year-round Source

Elijah Clark State Park: sites, rates and dates

Taken from Georgia State Parks pages and reservation listings for Elijah Clark State Park, one source per row.

Item As published Source
Campsites 183 (164 water and electric, 8 electric, 10 tent or primitive) Source
Hookups Electric hookup at 172 of 172 sites (143 sites 30 amp; 29 sites 50 amp); water hookup at 164 sites, as listed on the reservation site list. Sewer: see flags. Source
Reservations Reservations Source
Season Open year round. Source
Nightly fees $34 Source
RV length limit Longest equipment length listed on the site list: 50 ft (54 pull-through sites) Source
Dump station Yes Source
Showers Yes Source
Amenities ADA accessible, Archery, Basketball, Beach, Boat Launch, Boating, Canoes, Dump Station, Dumpster, Fishing Pier, Freshwater Fishing, Hiking Source
Phone 706-359-3458 Source
Address 2959 McCormick Highway, Lincolnton, GA 30817 Source
Rules shared by all state parks Booking window, stay limit, pets, alcohol and quiet hours match every Georgia state park. See camping laws and the reservation calendar. Source

Checked November 15, 2026. Always confirm current rates and dates with the managing agency.

A few rules before you arrive

Quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and the campsite limit is six people. The full list is on the Georgia camping laws page.

Fish and hunt close to Elijah Clark State Park

Closest fishing water

Clarks Hill Lake on State Fishing Spots is about 6 miles away in a straight line, with access points, species and rules for Georgia anglers.

Closest public hunting land

Soap Creek WMA on State Hunting Spots lies about 3 miles away in a straight line. Camping is not allowed on every WMA, so check before you pack.

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Elijah Clark State Park: common questions

How many campsites are at Elijah Clark State Park?

Georgia State Parks lists 183 campsites, including 164 water and electric, 8 electric, 10 tent or primitive.

Do I need a reservation for Elijah Clark State Park?

Booking runs through the agency’s reservation system. Georgia State Parks books 13 months ahead (14 for residents).

What are the dates for Elijah Clark State Park?

Open year round.

What hookups does Elijah Clark State Park offer?

Electric hookup at 172 of 172 sites (143 sites 30 amp; 29 sites 50 amp); water hookup at 164 sites, as listed on the reservation site list. Sewer: see flags.

What does a night at Elijah Clark State Park cost?

$34 a night as published by Georgia State Parks. Add-on fees such as hookups and taxes come on top.

How long an RV fits at Elijah Clark State Park?

Longest equipment length listed on the site list: 50 ft (54 pull-through sites)

Can I empty RV tanks at Elijah Clark State Park?

The listing shows a dump station.

Does Elijah Clark State Park have showers?

The listing shows showers.

Where is the closest fishing to Elijah Clark State Park?

Clarks Hill Lake, about 6 miles away in a straight line.

Is there public hunting land near Elijah Clark State Park?

Soap Creek WMA is the closest listed area, about 3 miles away.

Planning Elijah Clark State Park?

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