RV Rental Hard Labor Creek State Park, GA

Hard Labor Creek State Park is probably best known for its golf course. The course is a natural course with tree-lined fairways. The first hole of the course was once voted one of the most difficult starting holes of any golf course in Georgia. In addition to the golf course, outdoor enthusiasts who book an RV near Hard Labor Creek State Park can enjoy a beach beside the lake.

The lakeside beach is a man-made sand beach that is open to visitors, depending on the season. Many visitors enjoy swimming in the lake during the summer months. There are also opportunities for water sports such as skiing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The park offers two different lakes. Lake Rutledge, the larger of the lakes, has a boat ramp. The smaller lake, Lake Brantley, has no boat launch. Depending on the season, boats and kayaks can be rented at the park.

Horseback riders and hikers can enjoy over 24 miles of walking trails through the park and around the lake. There are about 17 miles of biking trails for mountain biking; hiking is also permitted on these trails.

Birding enthusiasts who rent an RV in Rutledge often visit the park to watch the local birds. Several species of birds call the woodlands home throughout the year. Other Northern birds spend their winters in the trees at the park.

Hard Labor Creek State Park offers 51 trailer, tent, and RV campsites, some of which are seasonal. There are also two camps for large grounds and 11 campsites that accommodate horses for those who rent a travel trailer in Morgan County and want to bring their horse.

The campsites feature back-in sites as well as pull-through sites. Many sites have full hookups, including sewer, water, and electric. Big rigs fit at many of the campsites. Some of the sites have cable television access, and many cell service carriers provide reliable reception.

Depending on the chosen campsite, outdoors lovers might find concrete, gravel, or grass parking spots. Bathrooms near the campsites also have washers and dryers. Fire rings and picnic tables are provided for most sites.

Morgan County has a rich history that many travelers enjoy. History enthusiasts might choose to stop at the Farmington Depot Gallery in Farmington, GA. The gallery is an antique train depot that has been repurposed as an art gallery. The gallery features local artists, folk artists, and some traveling exhibits. Art lovers who are considering renting an RV should keep this spot in mind.

Pop-Up TV and Film Museum in Covington offers examples and artifacts from many television shows and museums that have been filmed in the area. Covington, Morgan County and Hard Labor Creek State Park have been the locations for many different shoots because of the beautiful natural landscape and the rich historical buildings.

The Morgan County Courthouse is an antique building that was originally built in 1905. The building is considered to be an example of beautiful Southern architecture. It is, however, still the working courthouse of Morgan County. Architecture lovers who want to explore the inside of the building should schedule a visit when the court is not in session.

Monroe Museum is in neighboring Monroe, GA. The town and the surrounding area have been home to eight of Georgia’s governors. The museum highlights that history as well as the history of the county; there are historical exhibits at the museum, including a cotton mill and a cotton gin.

Hard Labor Creek State Park is located along Interstate 20. I-20 is a major artery through Georgia and the entire Deep South. As such, outdoors enthusiasts can easily find gasoline, supplies, and food along the way.