| Don Carter State Park | |
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| Location | Hall County, Georgia |
| Nearest city | Gainesville, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34°23′15″N83°44′53″W / 34.38756°N 83.74794°W /34.38756; -83.74794 |
| Area | 1,316 acres (2.056 sq mi) |
| Governing body | GeorgiaState Park |
Don Carter State Park is astate park located inHall County, Georgia, along the shores ofLake Lanier. It is the only state park along the shores of Lake Lanier. The park offers camping, hiking, and access to the adjacent lake, among other amenities. It was officially opened to the public in 2013. As of 2022, it is Georgia's newest state park.[1]
In 1994, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources began the process of land acquisition that would eventually lead to the creation of the park. In 2009, GovernorSonny Perdue signed a budget including $14 million for the construction of the park. Construction officially began in November 2011. The park opened to the public on July 15, 2013.[2] The park is named for Don Carter, a local businessman who served on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources board for 29 years.[1]
Don Carter State Park is the only state park on the shores ofLake Lanier. It is located on the north side of the reservoir.[1]
As of 2022, the park offers the following facilities and activities for visitors.[1]