Hard Labor Creek State Park
About Hard Labor Creek State Park
Georgia's Hard Labor Creek State Park is located on Lake Rutlege east of Atlanta off I-20. This state park facility features a range of accommodations from camp sites and RV sites to 20 2-bedroom cottages. Amenities here are highlighted by the 18-hole golf course designed by Denis Griffiths and features a pro shop, full driving range, grill and bar. Additional features of this state park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is horseback riding, off-road mountain biking, hiking, beachside swimming and boat rentals.Facts
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Photo submitted by OPPBr5gkRoNlDl899JGg on 09/21/2025
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Photo submitted by bjacobs16 on 04/28/2025
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Photo submitted by Mserrian31 on 10/31/2024
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Photo submitted by collinrobles1 on 09/22/2022
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Photo submitted by mrseay2 on 07/11/2022
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Number 2 Photo submitted by Drumlime on 04/06/2019
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From the green on #2 looking to #3 Photo submitted by Peter3943030 on 01/11/2017
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#13 par 5 from the Blues Photo submitted by Sean4356667 on 09/11/2016
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Armadillo on the course Photo submitted by Sean4356667 on 09/11/2016
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Photo submitted by efm03c on 06/17/2013
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Number 10 Photo submitted by wendy2584 on 04/23/2013
great course, staff needs a smile
very nice course. thanks to the great weather the area has experienced, the conditions were excellent. Only problem is the staff was not as friendly or helpful as one would expect. Once I got on the course, it was a great round.
Good Course, But Too Many Changes
I have played this course twice previously over the years, the last time just after the greens had been redone about 10 years ago. My son and I met there for an afternoon of golf. We picked a place that was about halfway between where we lived. To my surprise, there were many of the green side bunkers that had been filled in to grass traps. One that was muddy just behind a green, and would always be that way because it could never drain. There were numerous greens with dead spots as well. The overall condition of the course was average at best.
FANTASTIC GOLF COURSE
I was very surprised that a State Owned Facility would be this nice? The golf course is very well maintained. Only playing golf since May this year, I found the course very challenging. It's a long course with few par 3 holes. I actually prefer the par 4 & 5 holes. The greens are 4/5 and fairways are quite nice. Clubhouse is also nice and very clean! Beautiful course overall, quiet and private as well.
Great Course!!!
Play this course every chance I get. It is a challenging course with beautiful scenery. You will not find another course of its caliber for the price. Entire staff professional and friendly.
Note: Hole #11. Hit a perfect second shot in order to stay on the green.
Close to perfection
One of the best kept secretes in Atlanta ,
This course will make every shot count
It's fair, but equally challenging Discpline plays a great part in coungquerin this hidden gem of social circle ga
Great public track
The course is in great shape . The greens are a little slow, but overall the course plays well.
Good value
Challenging but fair layout. Greens were recently punched but rolled pretty well. Well worth the trip from the Atlanta burbs.
nice place
The course was in great shape and very challenging, staff was super friendly. Will definitely play again.
Tuesday Special
Very friendly staff, well equipped pro shop. Greens were just aerated and topped with sand which really did not hinder putts. Great surroundings with up and down dog legs. Don't forget to ring the BELL on the first hole? Best of all, Tuesdays only cost $25.00 for 18 with cart. It's worth the drive from Greensboro, Ga.
Hard to believe it's a State Park course
This course is in amazing shape. Perfect fairways and greens. This course is tight. Need to hit the ball straight. Water comes into play on many holes. This is one of the nicest courses around. Definitely a hidden gem.
Mr. Lucky
First time using Golf Now. I booked the tee time for 8/12 by accident when it should have been for 8/13. The staff of the course and Golf Now were very helpful in correcting my mistake. Thank you!
This Is A Must Play
Although this course was 30 miles from my home, this was an excellent value for the money. The greens were manicured perfectly, the fairways were well-kept & the tee boxes were almost perfect. I talked with a course volunteer who said only three people are responsible for keeping the course manicured, divots repaired, etc. Wow! Talk about doing more with less!
There was plenty of CLEAN (NO algae around the spigot) water coolers for players throughout the 18 hole round, and the elevation changes will keep you interested and focused on your scoring.
Play this course & you'll come back again - I know I will!
Any golfer at any level would appreciate this course !
The course was in excellent shape !! The greens were perfect !!! PERFECT.... Saved my round ! LOL.
Always a great experience at The Creek!
Had a great experience. Course was in great shape and the staff couldn't have been friendlier!!
Hal was tops!
Had a great time playing this fine course. The pro Hal was super nice.
Creek at Hard Labor Park
The course is fun with lots of elevation from tee to green as well as beautiful views. Greens were very good for a state park facility!
Hidden gem
This is a great course considering it is 46 years old! Some of the holes have tight fairways and some do open up for those errant tee shots. Different elevation changes make you check your thoughts of what club to choose. You differently will use all the clubs in your bag. Very nice course. A must play! Don't go after heavy rains as you will have wet spots here and there.
special Sunday afternoon
Wonderful setting for a course that had been impacted by significant rainfall. Some of the tee boxes were devoid of grass or full ofweeds, but fairways and greens wre in remarkably good shape.
I'll be back!
Very unique layout and fun course to play. Fairways were in excellent conditions. Greens were true. Just a few spots (on one green for example) that kept me from giving all 5s. I'll definitely be back even though it's almost a 60 mile commute!
condition
other than needing water the course is in great shape. Folks there are very nice and professional. The course is very different depending on the tee box you play. Recommend for anyone.