Sweetwater Creek State Park

10/16/2026

Still some spots left

We still have a few online tickets left over for tomorrow's first Candle Lantern Hike of this season. The weather looks great, sunny all day. High of 66 degrees with temps dropping to the high 50's by the 6:30 start time. We will stop online sales at noon tomorrow and any tickets left over will be offered on a first come basis when we set up at 6:00 PM. Other hikes will be offered through Spring the third Saturday of each month if you can't make this one. Please see the below post for a ticket link.

10/06/2026

Hi Folks, this Halloween event is geared towards folks who are sensory seeking and sensory avoidant, all ages and everyone welcome. With qustions about specific adaptive needs please email [email protected]
There will be prizes and different stations with games and activities for participants.
Costumes are encouraged, please avoid any costumes that make noise, have strobbing lights, and please keep it family friendly.
Come see us in the visitor center October 25 between 10 am and 2 pm for games, treats, and pumpkin painting while supplies lasts.

09/26/2026

We're so grateful for our volunteers! Thank you Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park today marked a wonderful success with five different projects in the park.

09/26/2026

Many thanks to those that volunteered today with ‘Your State Parks Day’ it was a tremendous success and special thanks to our Friends chapter who organized it all. If you’d like to join the chapter please visit their social media page for more details.

Your State Parks Day was a great success! Thank you for everyone who came out and joined us!

09/24/2026

We're offering an additional Evening Kayak Paddle on October 2nd, starting at 6:30 pm. Registration must be completed by 5pm day of. $35 per person to register call 770-732-2613 between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

Happy First Day of Fall Yall!

We're grateful for our visitors in every season.

09/12/2026

Check out the Least Skipper, Ancyloxypha numitor.

This small butterfly has a wingspan that ranges from 17 to 26 mm.

The least skipper favors damp or wet habitats with tall grasses. This Least Skipper was spotted during our Early Bird Kayak Paddle.

09/08/2026

Hello everyone, we want you to be aware of upcoming gate time changes for autumn and winter.

Park gates will be closing

OCTOBER 1st @ 7pm
NOVEMBER 1st @ 6pm

We will post new times as the seasons arrive for Spring and Summer

This is a matter of public and staff safety, please plan your personal schedules or routines accordingly.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you during leaf change and pleasant weather.