Big Hart Campground

08/27/2026

Thanks to Southern Grind Stump & Tree Removal for all the hard work getting Raysville Campground & Big Hart Campgrounds cleaned up and ready for a safe holiday weekend at the lake! 🌊🌲

04/23/2026

🚫 BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH GEORGIA 🔥

The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a temporary burn ban for 91 counties, including McDuffie County, due to worsening drought conditions and increased wildfire risk.

‼️ Effective immediately
🗓 Duration: 30 days (through May 22, 2026, unless extended)

What this means:
-No outdoor burning of any kind
-No yard debris or leaf pile burning
-No agricultural or prescribed burns
-No burn permits will be issued during this time

Nearly all of Georgia is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions, and even a small spark can quickly lead to a dangerous wildfire.

⚠️ We urge all residents to take this seriously and do their part to help prevent wildfires.

For more information, visit the Georgia Forestry Commission website or contact local officials.

02/13/2026

🎉 February Newsletter is Live! 🎉

We just dropped our February 2026 Newsletter — packed with highlights like the 1st Annual Chili Cookoff recap, progress updates around the campground improvements, Bayou-style campfire recipes, a festive February playlist, & more fun community news! 🌶️🔥🎶 🌟

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The inaugural Raysville Chili Cookoff was held January 17th. Thanks to the cooks, sponsors and all who attended and supported. Same time, next year! Be on the lookout for announcements for our Salsa Cookoff competition in the spring and Wing Cookoff competition in the fall.

12/01/2025

🎄 The Holiday Hype Has Arrived at McDuffie Campgrounds! 🌶️

Our latest newsletter is here, and it’s stuffed with winter cheer and exciting updates to make your next trip unforgettable!

Inside This Issue:

🎶 A Holiday Playlist: Perfect tunes for cozy nights around the campfire.

🍲 Camping Recipes for the Holidays: Delicious, easy meals to celebrate the season outdoors.

🔥 Inaugural Raysville Chili Cookoff: Mark your calendars! Get the details on how to enter (or just taste!).

👻 Recap Halloween at Big Hart: See the spooky fun and costumed campers!

🤝 Camp Host Program: Learn how you can volunteer and become a part of the McDuffie family.

Don't miss out on these essential updates and festive fun!

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11/25/2025

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11/05/2025

📰 Did you catch us in the news? 👻

We're thrilled to see the spooktacular talent from the Big Hart Campground Halloween Decorating Contest featured in this week's edition of The McDuffie Progress!

Thanks to The McDuffie Progress for highlighting our amazing community! 🎃

11/04/2025

👻 The spirits were high and the decorations were spooktacular at Big Hart Campground's annual Halloween decorating contest! 🤩 A huge thank you to everyone who put in the effort—you truly transformed the campground into a thrilling, chilling spectacle.

Check out the amazing entries in these photos! 📸 Which one do you think deserves the prize for the most creative? 🏆

We can't wait to see what next year brings! Happy Halloween!

09/24/2025

We want to give a huge shout-out to some amazing volunteers who made a big difference at Big Hart Campground! 👏

First, a massive thank you to Kenneth Daniel for all his hard work. He helped with site preparation, resurfacing, and cleanup at the day park. He also made some much-needed drainage improvements and fixed up the group site drive. 👷‍♂️

We also want to recognize the Knights of Columbus Council #8495 out of Grovetown for their outstanding work. They took on a huge project, pressure washing, repairing, and repainting the bathhouse and pavilion at the Big Hart group site. 🧼 They even helped with some much-needed tree work! 🌳 As Peter Elliott said, they're "giving back to Big Hart and paying it forward for future campers."

Thank you to everyone who pitched in! Your dedication helps keep our parks beautiful for all to enjoy. ❤️

06/23/2025

Big Hart Day Park will be closed Monday June 23rd 2024 and Tuesday June 24th 2025 for minor renovations. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay tuned for updates.

06/17/2025

Big Hart was excited to have another great day with our McDuffie County Seniors. We had a great turn out of 77 people with the McDuffie County Senior Center and Georgia DNR(MEEC).