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     John Tanner State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (770) 830-2222


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 and horseshoes. Six motel type units are located near the beach; 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.


Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM

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FACILITIES:
  • 138 Acres
  • 12-Acre and 16-Acre Lakes
  • 31 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($22) - cable TV hookups
  • Group Lodge (sleeps 40, $250)
  • 6-Motel Units ($80)
  • Unit #1 is a dog friendly unit
  • 4 Picnic Shelters ($40-$100)
  • 2 Group Shelters (seat 50 and 75, $60-$110)
  • Pioneer Campground ($35)
  • Swimming Beach - largest of any Georgia state park


    ACTIVITIES:
  • Swimming
  • Pedal Boat and Fishing Boat Rental (seasonal)
  • Boating - private boats permitted, electric motors only
  • Hiking - 3/4-mile nature trail and 1-mile lake loop trail
  • Miniature Golf


    NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
  • Carrollton, Gerogia
  • Georgia's Treasures Along I-20
  • Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
  • Sweetwater Creek State Park

  •   Address/Directions
    John Tanner State Park
    354 Tanners Beach Rd
    Carrollton , GA 30117

    Located 6 miles west of Carrollton off Ga. Hwy. 16.

     
     
    Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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