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Don Carter State Park Boat Ramp

Don Carter State Park #1 Boat Ramp provides convenient access to Lake Sidney Lanier and the Chattahoochee River, featuring accessible boat launch facilities and ample amenities including parking, bathrooms, picnic areas, and a fish cleaning station.

Located at Georgia's only state park on Lake Lanier, the ramp supports both motorized boating and paddling activities year-round.

A day-use fee applies, and the park offers additional facilities such as a swimming beach, hiking trails, and seasonal equipment rentals for kayaks and paddleboards.


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