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Hard Labor Creek State Park

Hard Labor Creek State Park is a Georgia state park campground in Morgan County. The park has 5 camping areas and 69 campsites in all.

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Amenities at Hard Labor Creek State Park

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

Summary only. Sources for each item sit in the table below.

Camping areas inside Hard Labor Creek State Park

The park lists 5 separate camping areas, each with its own site count and rate.

Area Sites Hookups Nightly rate Season Source
Tent, trailer and RV sites 51 31 water and electric, 20 electric $36 to $62 Year-round Source
Equestrian camping 12 Electric hookup at 12 of 12 sites (12 sites 30 amp). Water hookup at 12 sites. $38 Year-round Source
Pioneer and group camping 4 No hookups stated; the agency says pioneer areas have pit toilets, most have water spigots and they will not a $55 Year-round Source
Group camping 1 Not stated. $225 to $650 Year-round Source
Group camping 1 Not stated. $225 to $650 Year-round Source

Campsite details for Hard Labor Creek State Park

Georgia State Parks publishes these details for Hard Labor Creek State Park; every line carries its source.

Item As published Source
Campsites 69 (31 water and electric, 20 electric) Source
Hookups Electric hookup at 51 of 51 sites (51 sites 50/30 amp); water hookup at 31 sites, as listed on the reservation site list. Sewer: see flags. Source
Reservations Reservations Source
Season Open year round. Source
Nightly fees $36 to $62 Source
RV length limit Longest equipment length listed on the site list: 45 ft (8 pull-through sites) Source
Dump station Yes Source
Showers Yes Source
Amenities Biking, Boat Launch, Boat Rental, Boating, Canoeing, Dump Station, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Stables, Horseback Riding, Nature Trails Source
Phone 706-557-3001 Source
Address 5 Hard Labor Creek Road, Rutledge, GA 30663 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. Treat these as a snapshot; the agency page has the live numbers.

A few rules before you arrive

Six people may share a site, and noise stops from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The full list is on the Georgia camping laws page.

After camp: fishing and hunting near Hard Labor Creek State Park

Closest fishing water

Lake Brantley on State Fishing Spots is about 0 miles away in a straight line, with access points, species and rules for Georgia anglers.

Closest public hunting land

Walton WMA on State Hunting Spots lies about 5 miles away in a straight line. Camping is not allowed on every WMA, so check before you pack.

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Hard Labor Creek State Park: common questions

How many campsites are at Hard Labor Creek State Park?

The listing counts 69 campsites, including 31 water and electric, 20 electric.

Do I need a reservation for Hard Labor Creek 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 Hard Labor Creek State Park?

Open year round.

What hookups does Hard Labor Creek State Park offer?

Electric hookup at 51 of 51 sites (51 sites 50/30 amp); water hookup at 31 sites, as listed on the reservation site list. Sewer: see flags.

What does a night at Hard Labor Creek State Park cost?

$36 to $62 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 Hard Labor Creek State Park?

Longest equipment length listed on the site list: 45 ft (8 pull-through sites)

Can I empty RV tanks at Hard Labor Creek State Park?

The listing shows a dump station.

Does Hard Labor Creek State Park have showers?

The listing shows showers.

Where is the closest fishing to Hard Labor Creek State Park?

Lake Brantley, about 0 miles away in a straight line.

Is there public hunting land near Hard Labor Creek State Park?

Walton WMA is the closest listed area, about 5 miles away.

Planning Hard Labor Creek State Park?

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