Georgia · Atlanta
The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park
Narrow tree-lined fairways in the Hard Labor Creek woods, Rocky Creek in play and a water wheel on the 14th. A Golf Digest Frugal Golfer value pick, 2010.
- 18Holes
- 72Par
- 6,612Yards
- GeorgiaLocation
About The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park
The Creek is the golf course inside Hard Labor Creek State Park, a big wooded Piedmont park off I-20 between Madison and Covington whose lakes and camps were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The name is thought to come either from enslaved people who worked the fields here or from American Indians who found the creek hard to cross.
Don't let the state-park price fool you. It's par 72 and 6,612 yards, but the fairways are narrow and lined with trees, and at 71.5 and a 133 slope it plays harder than the yardage says. Rocky Creek supplies a lot of the water, and the 14th is the one people remember for the water wheel. The greens are Champion Bermuda, and there are 39 bunkers.
Value is the reputation. Golf Digest's Frugal Golfer named it the 4th sweetest deal in the USA in 2010, and the state still calls it one of Georgia's best golf values. There's a range and a pro shop, and weekly games include the Men's Dogfights on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
It's one of 82 courses Yoink watches in the Atlanta area, and the closest alternative is Ashton Hills Golf Club, about 10 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
Booking a tee time at The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park
Call the golf shop at 706-557-3006 for tee times, or book online through Georgia State Parks. Rates posted in September 2026 are $51 plus tax for 18 with a cart Monday to Thursday and $62 Friday to Sunday and holidays, with twilight rates after 2 p.m. and walking rates of $34 and $39. The course is open every day except Christmas.
How to get a tee time at The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park
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Golf courses near The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park
- Ashton Hills Golf Club · Covington · 10 mi
- Bear Creek Golf Club, GA · Monroe · 11 mi
- Cherokee Run Golf Club · Conyers · 15 mi
- Lane Creek Golf Club · Bishop · 16 mi
- The Providence Club · Monroe · 17 mi
- The Chimneys Golf Course · Winder · 21 mi
- Pine Hills Golf Club - Winder, GA · Winder · 22 mi
- Country Club of Gwinnett · Snellville · 23 mi
The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park FAQ
Where is The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park?
The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park is in Georgia, in the Atlanta area — about 10 miles from Ashton Hills Golf Club.
Is The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park open to the public?
The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park is state park (Georgia State Parks, DNR).
How many holes is The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park, and what's par?
The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 72, 6,612 yards.
How do I get a tee time at The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park when it's booked up?
Set a watch for The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park?
Nearby options include Ashton Hills Golf Club, Bear Creek Golf Club, GA and Cherokee Run Golf Club. Yoink watches 82 courses in the Atlanta area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- gastateparks.org · government
- gastateparks.org · government
- en.wikipedia.org · media
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