27+ Notable Events Happening at Georgia State Parks in August

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites protect our state's natural beauty and provide spaces for everyone to get outside and reconnect with nature. Additionally, they offer some great programs and events each month!

Their program theme for 2024 is "Tales of Scales" and their calendar is filled with activities teaching about reptiles. You'll also find tons of other awesome activities throughout the year, like sunset paddles, ranger walks, Family Fun Days, archery, and so much more.

Here are some of the special events happening at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites in the month of August.

George L. Smith State ParkPhoto bycourtesy of Kate Gelsthorpe

Some of the notable events happening in August 2024 at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites include...

• Guided Waterfall Hike (register in advance) - August 1 - August 31, Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville

• Sunset Hike - August 2, 16, and 30 - Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth

• Guided Mountain Hike - August 2, 17, and 31 - Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge

• Orienteering at Red Top - August 2, 3, and 9 - Red Top Mountain State Park, Acworth

• Astronomy Program - August 3 - A.H. Stephens State Park, Crawfordville

• Snakes of CCSP - August 3, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, and 26 - Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn

• Big Rock Falls Hike - August 3 and 11 - Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth

• Twilight Kayak Tour - Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (register in advance) - August 3, 17, and 24 - Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge

• Camp Lawton Guided Tour (register in advance) - August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 - Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen

• Celebration of Snakes - August 3 - Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs

• Watermelon Day Beach Bash - August 3 - Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls

• Creek Critters - August 4, 10, 14, 20, 24, and 25 - Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn

• Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour - August 4 - Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs

• Storytelling Fest 2024 - August 10 and 11 - Black Rock Mountain State Park, Mountain City

• Paddle Under the Perseids (register in advance) - August 9 and 10 - Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge

• Fire Tower Trek - August 10 and 24 - Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth

• Perseid Shooting Star Party 2024 - August 10 - Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge

• Perseid Meteor Shower - August 10 - Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo

• Morning Kayak Paddle - August 10 - Watson Mill Bridge State Park, Comer

• The Popular Perseids - Watch the Meteor Shower - August 11 - Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill

• Sunday Sunset Stroll with a Ranger - August 11 and 25 - Red Top Mountain State Park, Acworth

• Sunflowers & Selfies - August 10, 11, 17, and 18 - Smithgall Woods State Park, Helen

• Night Hike and Scorpion Hunt - August 16 - Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge

• Sunrise Walk with a Ranger - August 17 - FD Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain

• Intro to Tree Climbing - August 17 and 18 - Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge

• Paint the Park - August 18 and 31 - Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth

• Amphibians and Reptiles - August 20 - Chattahoochee Bend State Park, Newnan

• Sunrise Yoga on the Mountain - August 24 - FD Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain

• Harvest Festival - August 24 - Hardman Farm Historic Site, Sautee Nachoochee

• Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf - August 30 and 31 - Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge

• Cool Pool End-of-Summer Splash - August 31 - FD Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain

Find a full list of all the events happening at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites here. Please note that some of these activities require an extra fee, in addition to the $5 daily parking fee.

While you’re out exploring the Georgia State Parks, keep track of your memories and experiences with our awesome Georgia State Parks Travel Journal! It’s a great way to engage your kids, capture your memories, and record your adventures.

Looking for more Georgia State Parks fun? Besides the big-name parks, we love these 6 lesser-known Georgia State Parks too!

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