Trails & parks · Morgan County

Hard Labor Creek State Park

What to know about Hard Labor Creek State Park, where to get on, a map, and the homes for sale within a real 20-minute walk.

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About Hard Labor Creek State Park

Hard Labor Creek State Park covers 5,804 acres just outside the little town of Rutledge, with more than 24 miles of trails for hikers and horseback riders. People come to swim at the seasonal sand beach, paddle and fish on two lakes, play The Creek golf course and stay in the cottages and campgrounds.

The park closed for a managed deer hunt on November 3 and 4, 2025; check the park page for closures before you go. The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir in Walton County is a separate lake, not part of the park.

Size
5,804 acres
Trails
More than 24 miles for hiking and horseback riding
Lakes
Lake Rutledge (274 acres, boat ramp, 10 hp limit) and Lake Brantley (48 acres)
Hours
Park 7 am to 10 pm; office 8 am to 5 pm
Cost
Daily ParkPass parking fee; annual passes available

Along the way

What you’ll pass

  • Seasonal sand beach
  • Lake Rutledge and Lake Brantley
  • Paddling with seasonal rentals
  • The Creek, an 18-hole golf course
  • Cottages and campsites
  • Horse campsites and stables
  • Picnic shelters

Getting there

Entrances and parking

Visitor center5 Hard Labor Creek Rd., RutledgeParking · RestroomsDirections →
Beach areaLake Rutledge beach, Hard Labor Creek State ParkBeach is seasonalParkingDirections →

Map

Hard Labor Creek State Park and homes nearby.

© OpenStreetMap contributors

    The green area is the park as mapped on OpenStreetMap. Walk times follow real sidewalks, paths and streets at an easy 3 mph.

    For sale now

    Homes within a 20-minute walk of the park

    Measured on real sidewalks, paths and streets at an easy 3 mph, to the nearest place you can actually get onto the park. A creek, fence or highway in the way counts against a home, so straight-line distance isn’t used.

    25 Browning Shoals Road18 min walk$480,00025 Browning Shoals RoadSocial Circle, GA4 bd · 3 ba · 2,560 sq ftListing courtesy of Jackson Realty Advisors

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    Sources

    Facts about Hard Labor Creek State Park come from the sources below, checked October 2026. Hours, fees and trail closures change; check with them before you go.

    Listings from Georgia MLS as of October 22, 2026; homes and condos only. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Map, trail, walking and riding routes from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).