Bobby Brown State Park

Bobby Brown State Park is a recreation area along Clarks Hill Lake with camping sites, picnic areas, and hiking trails. The park also includes boat ramps and docks for water activities, plus two picnic shelters for group gatherings.

The park sits on the former site of Petersburg, a settlement from the 1790s located at the intersection of the Broad and Savannah rivers. The flooding of the area for the dam submerged this historic location beneath the water.

The park is named after Lieutenant Robert T. Brown of the US Navy, who died during World War II aboard the submarine USS Scorpion. His name serves as a memorial to an important chapter in American naval history.

The park has 61 camping spots distributed across the grounds for tents, trailers, and RVs. Visitors should plan arrival times to secure good locations and access to the available facilities on-site.

When water levels drop in the reservoir, the stone foundations of the former settlement become visible to visitors. These submerged ruins offer a haunting glimpse into what once lay beneath the surface.

Location: Georgia

Website: http://bobbybrownpark.com

GPS coordinates: 33.97657,-82.58671

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02