John Tanner State Park

John Tanner Park, formerly known as John Tanner State Park, is a Carroll County park located between Carrollton and Mount Zion. The park is named after John Tanner, a local businessman who operated the park from 1954 to 1971. He operated it as Tanner's Beach. The park itself is well known for its water-friendly recreation. It contains two lakes, one and the other , and the largest sand beach of any Georgia state park. There is also a walking and nature trail for land-dwellers. It became managed by Carroll County in 2010 and was purchased by Carroll County in 2013.

Facilities

*32 Tent/Trailer/ RV Sites
*4 Picnic Shelters
*2 Group Shelters
*Pioneer Camping
*Group Lodge
*Motor Lodge
* Miniature Golf Course

Events

Junior Sportsman Bonanza in March.

Halloween Heyday in October.

A Very Carroll Christmas in December.

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State parks of Georgia (U.S. state)
Protected areas of Carroll County, Georgia