Sweetwater Creek State Park
Lithia Springs, Georgia
| GPS: |
33°45'13.9"N 84°37'39.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Georgia |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lithia Springs, Georgia
- Head southwest on US-78 W toward S Sweetwater Rd (92 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Sweetwater Rd (2.2 mi)
- Continue onto Mt Vernon Rd (1.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Factory Shoals Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Factory Shoals Rd (0.4 mi)
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