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Tugaloo State Park

Camp at Tugaloo State Park in Franklin County, run by Georgia State Parks. The park has 4 camping areas and 123 campsites in all.

Photo: Brian Stansberry (CC BY 3.0), Wikimedia Commons

Amenities at Tugaloo State Park

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

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

Where you can pitch at Tugaloo State Park

The park lists 4 separate camping areas, each with its own site count and rate.

Area Sites Hookups Nightly rate Season Source
Tent, trailer and RV sites 105 101 water and electric, 4 electric $40 Year-round Source
Walk-in tent sites 11 11 tent or primitive $27 Year-round Source
Yurts 6 Not stated. $100 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 $40 Year-round Source

What Tugaloo State Park publishes about its campsites

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

Item As published Source
Campsites 123 (101 water and electric, 4 electric, 11 tent or primitive) Source
Hookups Electric hookup at 105 of 105 sites (101 sites 30 amp; 4 sites 50 amp); water hookup at 101 sites, as listed on the reservation site list. Sewer: see flags. Source
Reservations Reservations Source
Season Open year round. Source
Nightly fees $40 Source
RV length limit Longest equipment length listed on the site list: 50 ft (60 pull-through sites) Source
Dump station Yes Source
Showers Yes Source
Amenities Air Conditioning, Amphitheater, Board Games, Boat Launch, Boat Ramps, Cable Hook-Up, Canoe Rental, Canoeing, Concession, Dump Station, Fire Ring, Freshwater Fishing Source
Phone 706-356-4362 Source
Address 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road, Lavonia, GA 30553 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.

Park rules in brief

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.

Nearby water and public land

Closest fishing water

Tugaloo River 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

Hart County WMA on State Hunting Spots lies about 19 miles away in a straight line. Read that area page for its camping and access rules.

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Tugaloo State Park: common questions

How many campsites are at Tugaloo State Park?

The listing counts 123 campsites, including 101 water and electric, 4 electric, 11 tent or primitive.

Do I need a reservation for Tugaloo State Park?

Yes, sites are booked online or by phone through the managing agency. Georgia State Parks books 13 months ahead (14 for residents).

What are the dates for Tugaloo State Park?

Open year round.

What hookups does Tugaloo State Park offer?

Electric hookup at 105 of 105 sites (101 sites 30 amp; 4 sites 50 amp); water hookup at 101 sites, as listed on the reservation site list. Sewer: see flags.

What does a night at Tugaloo State Park cost?

$40 a night as published by Georgia State Parks. The reservation system shows the full total.

How long an RV fits at Tugaloo State Park?

Longest equipment length listed on the site list: 50 ft (60 pull-through sites)

Can I empty RV tanks at Tugaloo State Park?

The listing shows a dump station.

Does Tugaloo State Park have showers?

The listing shows showers.

Where is the closest fishing to Tugaloo State Park?

Tugaloo River, about 0 miles away in a straight line.

Is there public hunting land near Tugaloo State Park?

Hart County WMA is the closest listed area, about 19 miles away.

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