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Whitewater Creek Park

This county park outside Oglethorpe combines waterside picnic areas, fishing docks and space for a quiet outdoor break. Visitors can bring their own fishing gear, boat or kayak, or arrange a longer stay in a campsite or cabin.

Wooden fishing dock extending over the water at Whitewater Creek Park

Whitewater Creek Park fishing dock · Macon County Government; individual photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

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  1. Whitewater Creek Park fishing dock
    Macon County Government; individual photographer not identified · Photograph date not supplied
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    County photograph; capture date unknown.

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What to expect

This county park outside Oglethorpe combines waterside picnic areas, fishing docks and space for a quiet outdoor break. Visitors can bring their own fishing gear, boat or kayak, or arrange a longer stay in a campsite or cabin.

Oglethorpe · $5 park entrance per vehicle · A picnic, fishing trip or longer stay

Whitewater Creek Park · 165 Whitewater Road, Oglethorpe, GA 31068

Park daily 8am–8pm

Office hours are Mon–Sat 8am–5pm. The park operates year-round; confirm splash-pad and beach access separately. The website's splash-pad announcement gives no year.

  • Fishing docks
  • Picnic tables and grills
  • Camping and cabins by reservation

Before you go

  • Call the park before reserving overnight stays or pavilions.
  • Bring your own boating and fishing equipment and check applicable fishing-license rules.
  • Keep pets leashed or contained; the county excludes pets from the beach and splash pad.
  • Confirm seasonal water-play facilities before promising them to children.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 478-472-8171

Visitor review notes

Selected visitor experiences, paraphrased from the linked reviews. These describe individual visits; check venue sources for current conditions.

The Dyrt camper review — Nik J. ↗ · Posted

This camper liked the quiet setting and value, while noting phone-only reservations and some campsite pads that needed tidying. They advised checking site length before booking.

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Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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