Elijah Clark State Park
🏠 Trusted Guide to Georgia’s Revolutionary War Heritage – Updated 2025
A Colonial Hero’s Lakeside Legacy
On the western shore of Clarks Hill Lake (71,100-acre reservoir) in Lincoln County, Elijah Clark State Park spreads across 447 acres of rolling Georgia Piedmont where Revolutionary War hero Elijah Clarke once made his home. The park combines lakefront recreation — sandy beach, fishing pier, and boat ramps on one of the South’s largest lakes — with colonial Georgia history through a replica of Clarke’s 1780 log cabin home, now a museum with period furnishings. With 20 lakeside cottages, 172 campsites, and warm-water swimming, this is classic Georgia outdoor recreation steeped in history.
Clarks Hill Lake Recreation
- Sandy Beach: Designated swimming area open seasonally — warm Georgia water from May through September
- Fishing: 71,100-acre reservoir teeming with largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish
- Boat Ramps: Full-service ramps plus an accessible fishing pier
- 20 Lakeside Cottages: Two-bedroom units (sleeps 8) with full kitchen — many right on the water’s edge
- 172 Campsites: Tent, trailer, and RV sites with water/electric hookups and waterfront views
Colonial History
The park’s log cabin museum (replica of Clarke’s 1780 home) showcases period furniture, tools, and utensils — open weekends April through November. The graves of Elijah and Hannah Clarke are within the park, making it a pilgrimage site for Revolutionary War history enthusiasts. Clarke led Georgia’s militia against the British and was one of the most daring frontier commanders of the war.
Practical Tips
- From Augusta (45 miles): Take I-20 West to US-378 West through Lincolnton
- Entry fee: $5 per vehicle (Georgia State Parks)
- Cottages book fast for summer — reserve months ahead for lakefront units
- Clarks Hill Lake is massive — a GPS/fish finder is recommended for fishing trips
- The museum is weekends only (April-November) — check ahead for special events
- Combine with Mistletoe State Park (also on Clarks Hill Lake, 30 miles south) for extended lake adventures
