Pataula Creek Park

Pataula Creek Park provides a convenient boat ramp access point to the Chattahoochee River and Lake Walter F. George. This federally-operated day use area is situated on the shores of the lake, which covers over 45,000 acres along the Georgia-Alabama border. The ramp allows easy launching for kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats to explore the lake and river.

The lake is a popular destination for fishing, with abundant largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, and more. Boating, swimming, and camping are also common activities in the area. Nearby White Oak Creek Campground offers reservable campsites just a short distance from the boat ramp. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the lake's large size and potentially variable conditions, and plan accordingly. Overall, Pataula Creek Park provides a well-equipped access point to enjoy the Chattahoochee River watershed.

Overview
White Oak Creek Day Use Area is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon. 
Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities.
Recreation
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel...

Overview
White Oak Creek Day Use Area is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon. 
Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities.
Recreation
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline offer many excellent locations for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby.
The lake and its surrounding forests provide a great locale for hiking, hunting or simply observing wildlife.
Facilities
Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, play ground, pinic tables, bbq grills and two group shelters.
Natural Features
Walter F. George Lake, sometimes called Lake Eufaula, stretches 85 miles up the Chattahoochee River. Visitors come to relax and play among the natural beauty of the area. 
The lands surrounding the lake are forested with dense stands of mixed hardwoods. A wide variety of wildlife is commonly seen, including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats and dozens of species of songbirds.

Nearby Attractions
The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby. Eufaula boasts more than 20 structures and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful antebellum mansions are located throughout both towns.

Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (229) 768-2516 for general information.

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