Events

Every Friday and Saturday Night in October starting Oct. 5th 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Gates open at 7 p.m.) Nightmare on 190 has now grown to to a multi-part, all-included haunted attraction and 2025 will be the largest event ever, featuring the most scares yet! The main haunted attraction takes place October 4, 10, […]

Chat with a ranger and walk ½ mile in (1 mile total) to Buzzard’s Roost. Watch the sun rise (7:12am) and learn more about park. Coffee provided at the end. Stone amphitheater next to Park Office. Must pre-register. $3 per person.

Bring your hiking shoes and enjoy a visit to Dowdell’s Knob, FDR’s favorite picnic spot in Georgia. Sweeping valley views and great company as we hike Dowdell’s Knob Loop (4.3 mi) and chat about the park’s human and natural history. Meet by the statue at Dowdell’s Knob Overlook. No restrooms at the site. Dress for […]

Who doesn’t love kitties, doggies, and bunny rabbits? Learn what all mammals have in common and what is different between them through fun games, crafts, and other activities. Get the opportunity to feel some real fur, see some real bones, and possibly pet a few live mammals big and small! Geared towards families who homeschool, […]

Arbor Day Adventure Walk:  Friday Feb 17th 4 - 5:30 PM Join us for a 1-mile evening woodland ramble to learn fascinating facts about trees and everything else along the trail. Bring a flashlight just in case. Free. Meet at Carl’s Cove parking lot. Stroller-accessible. Saturday Feb 18th 10 AM-5 PM Tree Cookie Craft from […]

Flying solo on Valentines Day? Join us for a special archery target shooting where you can shoot hearts and get candy. For ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. Park at boat dock. $15 per person.

Join a ranger on a 3.4-mile, easy-moderate hike along our East End Loop. Learn a bit about nature and park history. Dress for the weather. Bring water, a snack, and potentially your brand new bamboo walking stick. Geared towards ages 8 and up. Meet at TV tower parking lot (Roadside Park) off Alt-27. Free.

Celebrate National Scouting Day and make a bamboo walking stick with paracord grip. $12. Pre-registration required to ensure enough materials. Meet at Group Shelter below the dam.

Join a ranger for an easy to moderate, 3.4-mile full moon hike along Overlook Loop. Bring a flashlight and water. Geared towards ages 10 & up. Meet at Callaway Country Store Overlook Parking lot. Must pre-register. Free.

Enjoy some fun nature-themed arts and crafts while using fun and new art media. Make your very own oil pastel tree cookie pendant, air-dry clay creation and more! Geared towards families who homeschool, any age welcome. Cost $8 per student. Must pre-register. Meet at Group Shelter below Lake Deleanor Dam.