James H. Floyd
Surrounded by rural countryside and the Chattahoochee National Forest, this quiet park in northwest Georgia offers outstanding fishing on two stocked lakes. Visitors can hike along three miles
of lake loop trails and relax in swings while watching for the many
bluebirds that live in the park. The trailhead to the scenic 60-mile
Pinhoti Trail is only a 1.6-mile hike from the park. Children especially
enjoy the playground, feeding ducks and renting pedal boats. A small
campground and four cottages are nestled on tree-covered hillsides.
This park was named for Rep. James H. “Sloppy” Floyd who served in
the Georgia House of Representatives from 1953 until 1974.
Facilities – some fees apply
; 561 Acres ; 25 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ; 4 Cottages ; 2 Lakes ( 51 acres)
and Boardwalk ; 2 Playgrounds ; 4 Picnic Shelters ; Pioneer Campground
Activities – some fees apply
; Hiking – 3 miles of trails ; Boating – 2 ramps, electric motors only
; Fishing – 2 docks, boat rental, handicapped pier ; Pedal Boat Rental
(seasonal)
Nearby Attractions
; Cloudland Canyon State Park ; New Echota Cherokee Capital
; Chattahoochee National Forest Trails ; Chickamauga-Chattanooga National
Military Park ; Summerville Fish Hatchery ; Chieftains Trail ; Rocky Mountain
Public Fishing Area ; Berry College ; Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
Park Hours: 7 a.m.– 10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. ; Located 3 miles
southeast of Summerville on Sloppy Floyd Lake Road via U.S. Hwy. 27.
John Tanner
This west Georgia park is best known for having the largest sand swimming beach of any Georgia state park. It is a recreational haven for water lovers looking for boating and fishing
opportunities as well. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, miniature
golf, volleyball, pedal boats and horseshoes. A small lodge located near
the beach features six units, each with a fully equipped kitchen, dining
area, living area and bedroom. The park is named after a local
businessman who operated the property as a private park from 1954
until 1971.
Facilities – some fees apply
; 138 Acres ; 31 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites – cable TV hookups ; Group Lodge
(sleeps 40) ; 6 Motel-Type Efficiency Units ; Swimming Beach – largest of any
Georgia state park ; 12-Acre and 16-Acre Lakes ; 4 Picnic Shelters
; 2 Group Shelters (seat 50–75) ; Pioneer Campground
Activities – some fees apply
; Lake Swimming ; Pedal Boat and Fishing Boat Rental (seasonal) ; Boating –
private boats permitted, electric motors only ; Hiking – 3/4-mile nature trail
and 1-mile lake loop trail ; Miniature Golf
Nearby Attractions
; Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park ; Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State
Historic Site ; Six Flags Over Georgia Theme Park ; Atlanta, Ga.
Park Hours: 7 a.m.– 10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. ; Located 6 miles west
of Carrollton off Ga. Hwy. 16.
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park
2800 “Sloppy” Floyd Lake Road
Summerville, GA 30747
706-857-0826
John Tanner State Park
354 Tanner’s Beach Road
Carrollton, GA 30117
770-830-2222
