- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- John Tanner State Park
- Creator:
- Georgia. Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites, 2006
- Date of Original:
- 2006
- Subject:
- Parks--Georgia
Natural resources conservation areas--Georgia
John Tanner State Park (Carrollton, Ga.) - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Carroll County, Carrollton, 33.58011, -85.07661
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Annual
Description based on: 2002; title from caption - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA N200.P2 S1 T34 2006
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bt34-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bt34-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Swimming Beach and Camping near Carrolton
FACILITIES
138 Acres 32 Tent, Trailer,
RV Campsites -- cable TV hookups Group Lodge (sleeps 40) 6-Unit Motor Lodge Swimming Beach -- largest of any Georgia state park 12-Acre and 16-Acre Lakes 4 Picnic Shelters 2 Group Shelters (seat 50 and 75) Pioneer Group Campground
ACTIVITIES
Swimming Pedal Boat and
Fishing Boat Rental (seasonal) Boating -- private boats permitted, electric motors only Hiking -- 1/4-mile nature trail and 1-mile lake loop trail Miniature Golf
This west Georgia park is best known for having the largest sand swimming beach of any Georgia state park. It is a recreational haven for water lovers looking for boating and fishing opportunities as well. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, miniature golf, volleyball, pedal boats and horseshoes. A small lodge located near the beach features six units, each with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living area and bedroom. The park is named after a local businessman who operated the property as a private park from 1954 until 1971.
Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 11/06
Located 6 miles west of Carrollton off Ga. Hwy. 16.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park
Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
Atlanta, Ga.
Six Flags Over Georgia Theme Park
State University of West Georgia
HOURS
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
INFORMATION
John Tanner State Park 354 Tanner's Beach Road Carrollton, GA 30117 770-830-2222
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 1352 Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2770
For Reservations: 800-864-7275 or www.gastateparks.org
Reservation Center open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST
