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Tugaloo State Park

Lavonia • Franklin County • North Georgia High Country

A state park campground in Lavonia with water/electric sites, 30/50 amp service, bathhouse facilities, showers.

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Tugaloo State Park
State Park Quota Hunt Deer only Archery only State Park Managed Hunt Area

Tugaloo State Park

Lake Hartwell wraps around Tugaloo State Park near Lavonia, giving campers shoreline views, boating, fishing, and easy access to one of Georgia’s major border lakes. The state-park setting feels open and breezy, with cottages, campsites, and trails that make it appealing for families and anglers alike. Guests can spend most of the day on the water or branch out to nearby towns and lake overlooks. It is a dependable northeast Georgia campground for travelers who want a classic lake-focused state-park trip.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: Yes
  • Youth Hunts: No
  • Specialty Hunts: No
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Tugaloo State Park

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Hunting

Archery Hunting

Archery hunting is allowed in accordance with current Georgia hunting regulations. Confirm season dates, legal methods, and whether any part of the property has an archery-only restriction before planning a hunt.

Hunting

State Park Managed Hunt

This property includes state park managed hunt. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

State Park Quota Hunt

This property includes state park quota hunt. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

ParkPass Required

This property includes parkpass required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Hunt Fee Required

This property includes hunt fee required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Pre-Hunt Check-In Required

This property includes pre-hunt check-in required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Quota archery-only deer hunt opportunity. Hunters should confirm current dates, application requirements, check-in instructions, hunt boundaries, closures, fees, and property-specific regulations through official Georgia DNR and Go Outdoors Georgia quota hunt resources before planning a hunt.

Habitat

Lake Hartwell state park habitat with wooded lakefront and archery-only hunt areas.

Access Notes

Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the park office or check-in station, or attend the pre-hunt meeting.

Quota Hunts

Quota archery-only deer hunt; confirm current application requirements and hunt dates.

Safety Notes

Follow park hunt boundaries and pre-hunt instructions.

Fees & Passes

Hunt fee and ParkPass are required for selected participants.

Map & Directions

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