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    Clarks Hill Lake

    Elijah Clark State Park, Washington, GeorgiaLakeSwimming allowed

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    Sandy public swimming beach on Clarks Hill Lake at Elijah Clark State Park.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    $5 ParkPass per vehicle
    Swim hours
    Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Facilities
    Sand beach, boat ramps, fishing pier, picnic area
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard
    Dogs
    No dogs in the swimming areas.
    Managed by
    Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

    Getting there

    2959 McCormick Highway, Lincolnton, Georgia 30817. The park is 6 miles north-east of Lincolnton on US 378.

    33.8538, -82.4037

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim in the designated swimming area, campground or picnic area.
    • Do not swim outside designated swimming areas.
    • Do not bring dogs into swimming areas.
    • Swim without assessing current lake conditions.

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    Questions about Clarks Hill Lake

    Can you swim at Clarks Hill Lake?

    Yes, swimming is allowed at the park’s beach, campground and picnic area. The designated swimming area is currently inaccessible because of low water levels.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Clarks Hill Lake?

    $5 ParkPass per vehicle

    Are dogs allowed at Clarks Hill Lake?

    No dogs in the swimming areas.

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