 Reservations
(800) 864-7275
Park (706) 213-2046
This pretty park offers watersports enthusiasts a quiet oasis on
70,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake. Located where the old town of Petersburg
once thrived during the 1790s, the park is named in memory of Lt. Robert
T. Brown, U.S. Navy, who gave his life in World War II. Petersburg was
situated where the Broad and Savannah rivers flow into the Clarks Hill
Reservoir, now an outstanding state recreational area. When water levels
are low, visitors can see some foundations of the old town and imagine
large plantations once flourishing. The park’s location on the largest
man-made lake east of the Mississippi River provides excellent boating,
skiing and fishing. Yurts, which are like tents made of canvas and wood,
offer a unique camping experience.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM (Gates lock at 10PM)
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM Facilities
665 Acres
61 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($17–$20)
5 Yurts ($45)
70,000-Acre Lake
2 Picnic Shelters ($30)
Group Shelter (seats 80, $75)
Pioneer Campground ($25)
Swimming Pool and Concessions: (seasonal, fee, weather permitting)
Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Day through July
31, and Saturday and Sunday only, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 1 through
Labor Day each year.
Activities
Fishing
Boating – ramp and dock
Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental
Swimming (fee)
Hiking – 1.9 miles of trails
Picnicking
Address/Directions
Bobby Brown State Park
2509 Bobby Brown State Park
Elberton , GA 30635
Located 21 miles southeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 72. |
