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WELCOME TO
TUGALOO BEND PARK

A FACILITY AND PROJECT OF THE STEPHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION

2104 YONAH DAM RD.  -- TOCCOA, GA 30577 

PHONE: (706) 491-1304

HOURS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 

Monday - Saturday:    9:00 AM - 5PM

Sundays:      1:30PM - 5PM

Other times are available on a prearranged basis.  Please contact us

Tugaloo Bend
General Information
Tugaloo Bend
History
Native American 
Settlement
Tugaloo Bend
History
Working Farm 
Tugaloo Bend
History
In the Making
Tugaloo Bend
Photo
Gallery

Located on ​​87 acres within the Historic Tugaloo River Corridor, this site was once the home of the Native American town of "Estatoe"in the 18th century then later a working farm in the 19th and 20th centuries. 

 

Now this site is open to the public for recreational purposes, group functions and events such as family reunions, church fellowship gatherings, kids birthday parties and the like.  Most facilities are FREE of charge. 

Take a stroll on a nature trail to the river or enjoy a picnic with family and friends or join us for one of our nature events or music happenings. We even have have kayaks and canoes for rent so you can take your adventure to the water. There's plenty of areas to explore!

 

For  private events such as weddings and corporate functions, the entire park may be rented exclusively (closed to the public). See below for more info. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Take a step back in time....

​Come and enjoy this beautiful land that's a part of our heritage.

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PHOTO SLIDE GALLERY
Facilities

 Elizabeth Hayes Pavilion   -  Picnic Tables 

Outdoor kitchen equipped with gas grill, sink (hot and cold water) stainless steel prep tables & power outlets

Nature Trails (approximately 4 miles) --  Handicap Accessible Nature Trail (800 feet)

 Small group camping area -   Wetland Overlook

Restrooms (handicap accessible)

 Outdoor Classroom

Kayak / Canoe Rentals available 

Rental Fees & Reservations

Pavilion Rental for Group of 25 people or more: $50

with Outdoor kitchen rental:  $100

Other stipulations may apply

Please contact us to prearrange

Use of the camping area 

Group use of the pavilion

Exclusive private function

Kayak / canoe rental

Call us at : 706-491-1304 or submit a reservation request via email by clicking the button below.

Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation notice back from us. 

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TUGALOO BEND HERITAGE PARK TRAIL & SITE MAP

CLICK ON PDF  FOR A PRINTABLE VERSION OF THIS  MAP AND OUR BROCHURE

Canoe and Kayak Rental

Explore the Tugaloo River, Lake Hartwell or Yonah Lake by water. Canoes and kayak are available to rent by the day.

Equipment Available

-  (1) Tandem (2 People) Sit on Kayak

- (7) Sit in kayaks

- (6) Sit on kayaks

- (4) 2 seat canoes

Rental Times: Flexible schedule

Contact Larry 706-491-1304 

Rental Fee:

$30 per day for a canoe or kayak

$20 per day for renting 2 or more

$45 per day for the Tandem Kayak​​

Prices include paddles, PFD’s, and a river map with access points and area of interest.

A deposit of at least $100 or half of the rental fee ,whichever is greater, will be taken at time of rental.  

The deposit can be in the form of a credit card transaction or a check.

Advanced reservations are recommended. Call 706-491-1304 or send us an email by clicking the button below. 

Please indicate the date/times, your contact details and the type of equipment you would like to rent.

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Kayak Rental
Tugaloo Bend Park

2104 YONAH DAM RD.  -- TOCCOA, GA 30577 

PHONE: (706) 491-1304

Fridays:       1:30PM - 5PM

Saturdays:    8:30 AM - 5PM

Sundays:      1:30PM - 5PM

Other times are available on a prearranged basis.  phone #: 706-491-1304  /  contact us

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