Sweetwater Creek State Park

For our friends that began celebrating yesterday Happy Hanukkah

Gotta scratch that itch anyway you can sometimes

Hey friends if you’ve visited the park recently you’ve probably noticed the reservoir levels are low. Rightfully so, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about why the lake is lower than normal. There are a few factors at work, renovation of the spillway, lack of rain, and the city of East Point’s management. There is a valve the city opens and closes to regulate the levels. Recently the city opened the valve to keep, understandably, the levels below the construction project. We have notified the water department about the lake’s current level out of concern for the wildlife and health of the aquatic life. For any questions you might have, you can reach out to the East Point city manager’s office or East Point’s water department. https://www.eastpointcity.org/city-managers-office/

This is greatly appreciated. We’re only going to get better going into the future. https://www.ajc.com//winner-th/RUMSVFQZ6NB7DLTL7SLF5PIAHI/

Happy Thanksgiving friends and thank you for sharing your time with us this year, we love you more than giblets.

We’ve had some gorgeous evenings thanks to the full moon and mild temperatures.

Don’t forget Sunday, 1 November, daylight savings ends. For those that visit the park routinely for hiking or exercising adjust your schedule accordingly. Just a reminder, the park closes at dark, which will be earlier with the end of daylight savings.

Pardon us while we clear leaves off of our trails. The leaves tend to hide tripping hazards like roots and rocks.

Please be advised that Fort Mountain is currently without power and water. If you have reservations, please call the park for more information. The road to the ...Old Fort is currently closed, the only trails open are the Lake trail and Big Rock Trail. No restroom facilities are available for hikers. See more

We, like much of the area yesterday sustained high winds and rain in the early hours of the morning. Rangers, some starting at 5am and ending at 7:30pm worked throughout the day clearing a number of fallen trees. We are aware there is still work to be done with more downed trees and will continue to make those areas safe for guests. All areas of the park are open, the trails to the mill ruins are clear. Our only reports of downed trees, so far, are on the orange trail and we will clear those soon. Thank you for your patience.

Job well done to our local game wardens

*Photo Contest* You could win big prizes during the America's State Parks 2020 Photo Contest. Show off your best images from these categories: Activities, Wi...ldlife, Family & Friends, Camping, and Scenic & Seasons. We can’t wait to see all your stunning photos from Georgia’s State Parks. Ends October 31. https://stateparksphotocontest.org/ See more

Thank you to everyone that volunteered this weekend. We are grateful to those that dedicated their personal time helping clean up our park.

Saturday, 26 September, is your ‘State Park’s Day’, we’ve been extremely busy, as a local getaway this year we’ve seen a high number of visitors. So this Saturday we are looking for volunteers to help pick up litter around the lake. Volunteers will meet in the lake’s bait-shop parking lot at 10am. Trash-bags, *gloves (limited supply bring your own if you can) and trash pickers (limited number) will be available. CDC guidelines will be followed.

Thanks for the mention

Today at 0930 is the autumnal equinox. Time to get out the pumpkin spice and flannel.