Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center

Category: State park

Address: 2620 Georgia 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281, USA

Phone: +17703897801

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–7PM

Monday: 8AM–7PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7PM

Thursday: 8AM–7PM

Friday: 8AM–7PM

Saturday: 8AM–7PM

Reviews

Don Silva

Oct 18, 2022

A must go to if you are in the area. They even have full moon night hike, along with other activities. Get the pass pack at the library for free parking and information brochures.

D.J. White

Oct 18, 2022

Beautiful park! Small and quaint setting. Walking trails close by.

Tiffany Wheelen

Oct 11, 2022

My first time camping and it was a success! Beautiful views, great hiking trails, and a plethora of activities available for everyone! My only suggestion is to pack light when camping. It’s definitely a hike to the campsites. However, waking up to a beautiful lake view was totally worth it!

Ava Joy Aitken

Oct 9, 2022

Tranquil and serene On My next visit to Georgia, will definitely stop by

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Questions & Answers

Can you keep what you catch

Benita Lenoir | Nov 1, 2017
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Oct 31, 2020

Catfish and Bream are catch and keep, and largemouth bass are catch and release.

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Is fishing allowed. I like to catch and release but very relaxing.

Jason Bielski | Nov 1, 2017
William Ross | Nov 1, 2017

Yes, fishing is allowed

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Does this place have parking?

B Figu | Sep 1, 2022
jose cadena | Sep 1, 2022

Claro k si

Can you set up camp

Bireeq Rahfeeq | Jul 3, 2022
Kevin Fleming | Jul 3, 2022

Yes

Currently working on the Eco Trekker badge with my Girl Scouts, and wanted to know if we should do a guided tour or just do the self-guided tour and then visit the nature center after we do the trails?

Elzora McRae | Oct 31, 2021
JackieW 322 | Oct 31, 2021

Self guided and nature center!

Is the lake open for fishing yet?

Jacob Debose | Oct 31, 2021
D. Bogan | Jan 4, 2022

Yes it's open... There are some limits on brim and catfish. The bass are catch and release. Enjoy!

Is there a cost to park here?

TJ | Nov 1, 2019
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Nov 1, 2019

Yes, it is $5/car. We do have yearly memberships avaliable. Even if an attendant is not on duty the fee still applies. We have self pay boxes throughtout the park.

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Are dogs allowed

Kel | Nov 1, 2018
Richard Hudson | Nov 1, 2018

Yes

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Can you stargaze here for a date?

Moriah Mason | Nov 1, 2018
Chad Belinfanti (Cbreeze) | Nov 1, 2018

You can only get on top of the mountain with a private tour and the same is true at night so no time to juat staregaze

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Can I bring my dogs on a hike?

LaShawn Pagan | Nov 1, 2018
nancy w | Nov 1, 2018

Yes,have to be on leash.

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Is deer hunting allowed?

DJ Sayles | Oct 17, 2022
john tucker | Oct 17, 2022

hunting not allowed but I believe they have a day of hunting occasionally when the deer population gets too big. check at the office

Is the lake open for fishing

Mildred Collins | Jun 3, 2022
Holly Scott | Jun 3, 2022

Yes

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Are you allowed to bring food and if so is it alot of bugs around?

Tilly | Oct 31, 2021
John Harrison | Oct 31, 2021

Great place for picnics. We tossed out a blanket and had lunch. Bugs? Didn't bother us but we did encounter while trail walking.

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Do you have year round rv/living trailer accommodation

Regena Carroll | Oct 31, 2021
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Oct 31, 2021

Our campsites are traditional hike-in primitive sites.

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Is there a bait shop close by

Larry smith | Oct 31, 2021
Dee Reid | Oct 31, 2021

The Park isn't a fishing hole, so no market for bait nearby.

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Are the tour-guided trails different from the self-guided trails?

Elzora McRae | Oct 31, 2021
Colin Doty | Oct 31, 2021

Yes. The self guided trails are completely different than the guided tours. The guided tours are scheduled at specific times and are well worth the effort. The tour guides are well educated and the views are amazing.

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Are there snakes on the trails?

Marj C | Oct 31, 2021
Melanie Moser | Oct 31, 2021

Yes, when it is very hot in the summer you can expect them to be sunning on the paved PATH trail.

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Is the bike trail opened

Ann English | Oct 31, 2020
bhanu prakash | Oct 31, 2020

Yes

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Can children play in the water?

Yadira Estrada | Oct 31, 2020
juan hernandez | Oct 31, 2020

It is not only for walking and cycling and playing in the park in the first entrance is the park

Are there bears, deer, or foxes here? If so, where is the best place to see them?

George Vasilescu | Oct 31, 2020
Tamrat Kassa Jr. | Oct 31, 2020

I heard quite a few owls, but didn't see any deer, foxes, and gratefully no bears.

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Does anyone know if they have allowed people to start back fishing. It's one of the things I was hoping for when we go camping.

janet birmingham | Oct 31, 2020
Michael Koontz | Oct 31, 2020

When I was at the archery range this morning there was a sign saying no fishing until September.

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Is the Trail open for dogs to be walked and explore too, or is it a no dogs allowed policy?

Antonio Rapheal | Oct 31, 2020
Steph Vinke | Oct 31, 2020

The self guided trails allow dogs as well, but id ask the ranger station if you want to bring your dog through the guided trails, I know there's portions of it that have some endangered plant life so they try to minimize foot traffic off the trail.

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How much to camp

Scott Steskal | Oct 31, 2020
Craig Davis | Oct 31, 2020

$22 per night. $154 per week

Why is it there is now clear answer when the fishing will start back.

Antonio Turner | Oct 31, 2020
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Oct 31, 2020

We are working with our Fisheries department on when the lakes will be re-opened to fishing. Due to the re-construction we are having to re-stock and re-grow our fish population. Thank you for your understanding.

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Are the lakes open for fishing

Antonio Turner | Oct 31, 2020
Craig Davis | Oct 31, 2020

They should be. Call before you go.

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How much is to rent a bike?

Erick Alvarado | Oct 31, 2020
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Oct 31, 2020

Our bike rentals our $10 per hour per bike. Rentals are available from 8am to 3:30pm seven days a week.

Is there boats for rent?

Michael Roberts | Nov 1, 2019
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Nov 1, 2019

We currently do not have boat rentals. We are hopeful that we can start renting boats agian next spring. Our lake construction just completed and we are hoping for some rain to fill up our lakes up soon.

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Is there a fee to camp here. Are there showers here.

April Lynn | Nov 1, 2019
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Nov 1, 2019

Thank you for answering Shawn. That is correct. We do not have showers, it is $22/night for camping.

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Has anyone seen wild hogs here?

Benjamin Colon | Nov 1, 2019
Charles M | Nov 1, 2019

Unfortunately there is sign of them in the NE section of the park.

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Are the lakes open

Thomas Orr | Nov 1, 2019
Charles M | Nov 1, 2019

Not yet, but it appears it will be soon.

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Can I bring my camper

Anthony Morales | Nov 1, 2019
Charles M | Nov 1, 2019

They don't have general camping at this park. Onky a group camp for scouts and other large groups. I believe it is currently closed due to construction of a dam.

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Do you have to pay to get in?

Ma Thay Thay | Nov 1, 2019
Sandra Murray | Nov 1, 2019

Parking fee $5

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Is there a playground?

Heather Benton | Nov 1, 2019
Charles M | Nov 1, 2019

Yes.

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Is the lake open now for fishing?

Jacob Debose | Nov 1, 2019
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Nov 1, 2019

No, it will be two more years before we allow fishing. We have to re-stock and allow the fish to grow to catchable size.

I just had back surgery. Are the trails easy and flat? Hilly or really steep hills?

Kelli Blosser | Nov 1, 2019
Michelle Elliott | Nov 1, 2019

There is a long paved sidewalk that has rolling hills that you could choose to take as your trail for the day. I believe it is part of the Stone Mountain Path or a similar sidewalk trail system.

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So this place closes at 5 every day? I don't get off work until 5, and the place where I usually walk is officially open until dusk😕

TJ | Nov 1, 2019
Japhy Ryder | Nov 1, 2019

The nature center/park info area closes at 5. There are trails you can access from other areas.

Is it open for fishing

Roscoe | Nov 1, 2019
C. Okoh | Nov 1, 2019

No fishing. Literally down the street and around the corner is Alexander Lake. Fishing is allowed however the lake may still be under maintenance.

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Are there trails that you can hike without a guide?

Brook Durham | Nov 1, 2019
samantha williams | Nov 1, 2019

Yes, great for hiking ..

Can you canoe in this park ?

Luis Mejia | Nov 1, 2019
Richard Hudson | Nov 1, 2019

No

Do we have to reserve a camping spot or can we just show up?

Logan Willians | Nov 1, 2018
John Gates | Nov 1, 2018

No camping at this park but high hills state part has camping

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hello are there cabins, looking for a place for weekend for 11 people to fish and hang out

Noel J Green | Nov 1, 2018
Alan Joseph Keck | Nov 1, 2018

There are five primitive campsites around a small Lake. Bring your tent.

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Are there any atv trails?

Luis Fonseca | Nov 1, 2018
Don Silva | Nov 1, 2018

No. This park is actually a historic preservation site, sinits quite the opposite. Georgia State parks has a good website describing all the parks and what all they have.

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Lakes still down?

Georgia Basser | Nov 1, 2018
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Nov 1, 2018

Yes, we expect construction to be completed early in 2019.

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Is the park close at 5:00 pm?

KaraokeVietnam Lua | Nov 1, 2018
Kell Fol | Nov 1, 2018

The state park management building closes at five. I've been down there walking after five. So I believe the park itself closes at either dark or 10pm.

Are the lakes still closed?

Asia Armour | Nov 1, 2018
Stacey W | Nov 1, 2018

Yes they were closed when i was there

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Can you swim here?

Kelsey Fontana | Nov 1, 2018
Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitor Center | Nov 1, 2018

No, we do not have swimming.

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how long does it take to get to the mountain?

LXRDXN | Nov 1, 2018
Chad Belinfanti | Nov 1, 2018

You cant actually hike the mountain without a guide. That part is a preseve area. You'll have to check the park website to see when guided tours are being held. The hiking and biking trails around it are what you have access to and those have the woods i was talking about.

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is it free to walk on the trails, and is there alot of woods?

LXRDXN | Nov 1, 2018
g.s. loucas | Nov 1, 2018

Yes

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are there showers

ashlee brooks | Nov 1, 2018
Helen H Morgan | Nov 1, 2018

No. Just restroom

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What kind of fish are in the lakes ? And how much is the license

J Roc | Nov 1, 2018
Addison LePlatte | Nov 1, 2018

Lakes were being drained for repair. Check the river near by

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Is there electricity in the pavilions?

Mike Bradley | Nov 1, 2018
Don Silva | Nov 1, 2018

No, there is not.

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Can you bbq there with guess?

Patricia Brown | Nov 1, 2018
RJ Coyle | Nov 1, 2018

Yup

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Can you fly drones there?

The Flying Jerzey | Nov 1, 2018
k. f. | Nov 1, 2018

You can fly drones but retrieving them in the areas blocked off are a strict no no.

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What are they working on at Alexander lake in Stockbridge? They are doing construction, but on what?

RedFoxRedacted | Nov 1, 2018
Kevin Arney | Nov 1, 2018

Should have been finished last year.

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CAn i hunt here

Isiah Fusaro | Nov 1, 2018
Larry LaPierre | Nov 1, 2018

State Park and yes they have a quota hunt check DNR on line

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Is there a place to fish where they don't feed the fish?

Jacob Debose | Nov 1, 2018
Thelma Gabb | Nov 1, 2018

Don't know. I did not fish while I was out there.

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Yall open today?

anthony beck | Nov 1, 2018
In Tention | Nov 1, 2018

Yes

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Are the lakes still closed

Steven Dunlap | Nov 1, 2018
Nickole Miller | Nov 1, 2018

Yes.....The last time I was there rhe park ranger told us that it will be closed until next summer.😕

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Are we allowed to park cars where our camp site is? It says it’s not allowed but many have told me they they did.

Arrionne Watson | Nov 1, 2017
Nickole Miller | Nov 1, 2017

I believe you can only park in the designated parking areas and then walk to the camp site.

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Why are the lake areas closed?

Jacob Debose | Nov 1, 2017
Larry LaPierre | Nov 1, 2017

To rebuild the dam

Can We Go Camping Here??

Breianna Durham | Nov 1, 2017
g.s. loucas | Nov 1, 2017

Yes

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