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Get Outdoors, Georgia!
The experiences you'll have in Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites are nearly limitless. Get your hiking boots muddy. Sleep under the stars. Or challenge your sister to a silly sack race. Our outdoor programs make it easy to lead healthy, happy lives.
Events and Ranger Programs
Browse our calendar on GeorgiaStateParks.org/events and you will find concerts, guided hikes, re-enactments, blacksmithing, fishing tournaments, triathlons and more.
Canyon Climbers Club
Challenge yourself with the ultimate outdoor step machine. Our Canyon Climbers Club is reserved for those few who have scaled Amicalola Falls, explored Providence Canyon, braved Tallulah Gorge and conquered Cloudland Canyon. Members get a t-shirt, bragging rights and healthy heart.
Park Paddlers Club
Pick up your paddle to explore Georgia's rivers, mill ponds, lakes and even the celebrated Okefenokee Swamp. Finish 22 miles at six state parks and earn a members-only t-shirt.

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Free passes to state parks and state historic sites are available at Georgia's public libraries. Just show your valid library card!
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July 4th at High Falls State Park

2011 Guide to Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites is published by:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division 1352 Floyd Tower East 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, S.E. Atlanta, GA 30334 Offices: 404-656-2770; TDD: 770-389-7404
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Fees, hours of operation and availability of facilities are subject to change. Visit GeorgiaStateParks.org or call the sites directly for the latest information.
2011 Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites

Top: Colonial Wormsloe; Middle: Fawn; Bottom: George L. Smith State Park

Table of Contents
Accommodations Camping, Cottages, Lodges, Yurts . . . . . .1013
Accommodations & Activities Chart. . . . . . . . . . .5 Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Field Trips and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Friends of Georgia State Parks &
Historic Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Get Outdoors Georgia Program
Events, Clubs, Geocaching, Kids Badge, Library Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Group Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Historic Site Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 5461 Junior Rangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Map and Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Outdoor Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1617 ParkPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Pet Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rules and Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 SAM Shortline Excursion Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 State Park Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2653 Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Albany

170 151 182 163 232 76 188 92 194 182 73

Athens

170

61 88 224 64 131 34 79 105 187 214

TENNESSEE

NORTH CAROLINA

Atlanta Augusta

151 61

142 250 97 90 50 78 56 226 212

182 88 142

162 127 180 120 105 192 111 195

59 5
Cloudland Canyon

Chief

Vann 75 House 49
52

Fort

76

Mountain

Vogel 47

76 11

Amicalola

76

3
Clayton

Black Rock Mountain

Moccasin 30 Creek

Tallulah 43 Gorge
441

Brunswick Clayton Columbus Gainesville

163 224 250 162

281 221 257 173 305 64 109

232 64 97 127 281

184 47 141 110 236 278

76 131 90 180 221 184

137 74 122 222 148

188 34 50 120 257 47 137

101 77 221 240

27
23
James H.

New Echota 58 Cherokee
Capital

75

Red Top Mountain

Falls 2 50 Unicoi 45

52
Dahlonega Gold

Smithgall 39 Woods

515

Museum

23 441

17

Traveler's 62 Rest

44

Tugaloo Hartwell

Lake

20 Hart

Macon Rome Savannah Valdosta

92 79 78 105 173 141 74 101

132 158 139

194 105 56 192 305 110 122 77 132

281 260

182 187 226 111 64 236 222 221 158 281

150

73 214 212 195 109 278 148 240 139 260 150

"Sloppy" Floyd

Rome

Etowah

Indian Mounds

51

33

Allatoona Lake

575

27 Pickett's Mill 59

Battlefield

75

Atlanta

24
John Tanner

20
42
Sweetwater Creek

Lake 19 Lanier

Gainesville
Victoria 46

985

85

Bryant

Fort

Richard B. 17 35 Russell WatsonRussell

400

12 Yargo
29

48 Mill Lake Bridge
Athens

4

Bobby Brown

Robert

Elijah

285

Hard Labor 441 Creek 19

Toombs 60 House

7 Clark Clarks Hill

20
31 Panola

1

A.H. 17 Stephens

Lake 29 Mistletoe

Mountain

20

Augusta

GeorgiaStateParks.org 1-800-864-7275 (PARK)

27 85

Lake

520

Oconee

SOUTH CAROLINA ALABAMA

West Point Lake

85 185

Roosevelt's

61 Little White House

8
F. D.

Sprewell 40 Bluff

27 Roosevelt

Columbus

22 Indian Springs 129

21 FHaigllhsJuLaliektete

75

55

Jarrell Plantation

475
Lake Tobesofkee

Macon
16

Lake Sinclair
441

18 Hamburg

25
Magnolia 28 Springs

George L.

Smith 14

25

16

State Historic
Sites

Florence 9 Marina 280
Providence 32 Canyon Lake Walter F. 27 George
15
George T. Bagby 1

82
Albany

25 Kolomoki Mounds
27

Seminole
37 Lake 27
Seminole

84
LaphamPatterson 57 House

75
Lake Blackshear
280 16
Georgia Veterans
82
Reed Bingham 34
84

441

16

Gordonia-

95

Alatamaha 301

Wormsloe

Little 27 Ocmulgee
319
Jefferson Davis

17 280

Savannah 63

Skidaway

25

38 Island

84

10

Fort McAllister

53

Fort Morris

56

441

13

General Coffee

95

Sapelo

84

36 Island

HofwylBroadfield

52

Fort King George

Plantation 54

Little St. Simons

82

Island

82

26

Laura S. Walker

Brunswick

Sea Island St. Simons Island

Jekyll Island

75 84
Valdosta

Okefenokee Swamp

441

Stephen C. 41 Foster

ATLANTIC OCEAN
Crooked 6 River

95

FLORIDA

State Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Areas
Parks with Lodges
Parks with Golf

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Reservations and Information: 1-800-864-7275 GeorgiaStateParks.org

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Accommodations & Activities

Availability subject to change. Call ahead to confirm plans. Some fees apply.

# STATE PARKS & OUTDOOR RECREATION AREAS

1 A. H. Stephens State Historic Park

4

25 10 70

Y/N IF 5 3 1 RPL FP L

NHE cRMT

20

2 Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

14 56 24

40

CIF 27 4 1

S

NH cCLRMT

3 Black Rock Mountain State Park

10

44

25 12 4



CIF 20 2



PL

L

NH cCRM

4 Bobby Brown Outdoor Recreation Area

61 7 35

40 1

RDPW

L

N

cR

5 Cloudland Canyon State Park

16

72 5 40 30 11

N/Y CIF 60 5 1

TD H

cCMTR 59

6 Crooked River State Park

11

62 15 50



CIF 10 5 1

RDP

S

N cCMTR 95

7 Elijah Clark State Park

20

165 68 40 10



CIF 35 4 2 RPW

L B

NH

cCR

8 F. D. Roosevelt State Park

22

140 30 40

14

Y/N CIF 120 2 1 DPL FC L P

NHE

cCM

185

9 Florence Marina State Park

14

43 20

CIF 25 1 1 RDPWM F L

N cCRM

10 Ft. McAllister Historic Park

3

65 55 50

2



F 35 2 1

RDP

S

NHB cCRM

9505

11 Ft. Mountain State Park

15

70 35 50 4 4



CIF 117 7 1

PL FPC L B

HBE

cCR

12 Ft. Yargo State Park

3

40 7

5 Y/N CIF 126 5 2 RDPL FCP L B TD NHB

cMT

85

13 General Coffee State Park

6

50 50

N/Y CIF 58 7 1

C LS

NHE cCRM

14 George L. Smith State Park

8

25 6 40



I 17 4 1 RDPL FCP LS

NH cCRM

15 George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge

5 60

N/Y

50 1 1 RDPWM FC L PB GT N

CLR

16 Georgia Veterans State Park and Resort

10 78 77 40 50



IF 50 4 1 RDPWM FCP L B GD N cCRML 75

17 Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park

5

29 5 50

IF 25 4 1

FP L

G

cCRM

18 Hamburg State Park

30 7 50



CIF 60 2 1 RPL FCP LS

NH

cMR

19 Hard Labor Creek State Park

20

63 8 50

Y/N CIF 42 4 2 RPL FCP LS B G NHE

cCR

20

20 Hart Outdoor Recreation Area

62 30 40 16

3

RDPW

L

NB

cR

21 High Falls State Park

103 20 50

6

CIF 50 5 1 RDPL FKCP LS P

H

cRM

75

22 Indian Springs State Park

10

88 2 50

Y/N IF 126 7 1 RDPL F LS B

N cCRM

23 James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park

4

25 9 50



IF 50 4

RDPL FP L

H

cCR

24 John Tanner State Park

6

31 8 40

N/Y IF 15 4 2

PL

FP L B

N

cCMTR 20

25 Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park

24 6

Y/N IF 15 7 2 RDPL FCP LS

NH

cRM

26 Laura S. Walker State Park

44 5

Y/N IF 30 9 5 RDPLW C L

G NB

cMR

27 Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge

10 60 55 12 50



IF 14 7 1 RDPLW

L P GT NH

cCLRM

28 Magnolia Springs State Park

8

26 6 40 3

Y/Y IF 36 8 3 RDPLW FC L P

NHB RMT

29 Mistletoe State Park

10

92 22

4 3



CIF 24 5 2 RDPW C L B

NHB

cCR

20

30 Moccasin Creek State Park

55 8 40

CIF 3 1

RDPW FC LS

NH

cR

31 Panola Mountain State Park

44 4



NH

RM

20

32 Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area

6



25 2

NH

R

33 Red Top Mountain State Park

18

92 12 40

1

CIF 86 7 2 RDPWM

L B T NHB

cCRMT 75

34 Reed Bingham State Park

46 23



CIF 33 6 4 RDPW FKC LS B

NH

cR

75

35 Richard B. Russell State Park

17

28 6 35

IF 40 3 1 RDPW CP L B GD NHB

cCRT

36 Sapelo Island Estuarine Reserve

13



3

S B

N

95

37 Seminole State Park

14

50 41 50



IF 15 5 1 RDPW C LS B

N

cCRT

38 Skidaway Island State Park

87 87



IF 28 5 1

NH cRMT

39 Smithgall Woods Conservation Park

5



7 3

S

NHB CRM

40 Sprewell Bluff Outdoor Recreation Area

10

RP

S

H

R

41 Stephen C. Foster State Park

9

64 8 60



CIF 12 3

RDPL FKC L

N cCRMT

42 Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park

48 11 1 RDPL FC LS

NH

RM

20

43 Tallulah Gorge State Park

50 10

1



IF 27 1



PL

LS B T NHB cMTR

44 Tugaloo State Park

20

105 25 35

5



IF 45 8 1 RPDW C L B T NH

cCR

85

45 Unicoi State Park and Lodge

30 100 52

40 33



CIF 46 7 1

CP LS B T NHB

cCLR

46 Victoria Bryant State Park

27 8 40 8



CIF 32 5

LS P G NHB

cRM

85

47 Vogel State Park

35

85 17 40 18 1



CIF 65 4 1

PL

P LS B

NH cCRM

48 Watson Mill Bridge State Park

32 21



IF 30 3 1

CP S

HEB

cRM

## STATE HISTORIC SITES

49 Chief Vann House

6



M

75

50 Dahlonega Gold Museum



M

51 Etowah Indian Mounds

20

N

M

75

52 Fort King George

9

N

RM

95

53 Fort Morris



7

N

RM

95

54 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

7

NB

RM

95

55 Jarrell Plantation

6



RM

56 Jefferson Davis Memorial

13

1

N

RM

57 Lapham-Patterson House (temporarily closed)

1



58 New Echota Cherokee Capital

RP

S



RM

75

59 Pickett's Mill Battlefield

9

1

H

RM

60 Robert Toombs House

4



M

61 Roosevelt's Little White House

20



RM

62 Traveler's Rest



R

63 Wormsloe

2

N

RM

95

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Two new Georgia State Parks

RIVER

Chattahoochee Bend State Park
This 3,000-acre park is located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in Coweta County, protecting 7 miles of riverfront and spectacular rock outcroppings. Opening in spring 2011, it will offer traditional camping, riverfront platform camping, pioneer camping, a boat ramp, hiking trails and picnic areas. The Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park have been instrumental in developing the park's scenic trails.

LAKE Don Carter State Park
Situated on the northern end of Lake Lanier, this 1,040-acre
park will feature camping, cottages with lake views and
boat docks, a sand swimming beach, boat ramps, trails and
picnic areas. Construction will begin in spring 2011.

Come visit Georgia Power
lakes
Georgia Power welcomes you to its recreation facilities across the state and hopes your visit will be enjoyable. No matter where you live, you probably aren't far from a Georgia Power lake, campsite, hiking or picnic area.
For more information or to make reservations call: 1-888-GPC-LAKE (1-888-472-5253) GEORGIAPOWER.COM/GPCLAKE

BURTON SEED

RABUN TALLULAH FALLS
TUGALO YONAH

HARDING GOAT ROCK
OLIVER

JACKSON

OCONEE SINCLAIR

JULIETTE

WORTH

Skidaway Island State Park

Reservations

Rates
Rates are listed on GeorgiaStateParks.org and are subject to change. Some facilities and amenities may not be available. Call ahead or check the website to confirm plans.

GeorgiaStateParks.org

ParkPass

or 1-800-864-7275 (PARK)

Upon arrival, park visitors pay a parking fee. Proceeds are used

Call center open MondayFriday, 8 a.m.8 p.m.; SaturdaySunday, 9 a.m.5 p.m.
Reservations for overnight accommodations are highly recommended, especially for peak weekends such as holidays and leaf season. Reservations may be made up to 11 months (to the day) in advance; however, if you wish to use a facility in less than two days, contact the park directly. Campsites are the only reservations that may be made up to 4 p.m. on arrival date. Walk-ins may use most unreserved facilities, and no-shows forfeit deposit and reservation. While specific

for campground renovations, picnic shelter construction, dock replacements and much more. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day, and overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay.
Frequent visitors can save money with an Annual ParkPass that eliminates paying the daily parking fee. To purchase an Annual ParkPass, visit any state park or call 770-389-7401. Senior and military
discounts are available, and Friends members get a free Annual ParkPass. Since the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Areas, Stone Mountain, Corps of Engineers lakes, Jekyll Island and Lake Lanier are not state parks, they are not covered by the ParkPass.

campsites and lodge rooms may not be reserved, park staff will make every effort to give visitors their preferred

* Exceptions: Organized school groups, diners in lodge restaurants and attendees of day-long lodge meetings are exempt. Golfer parking is included in greens fees. Large vans carrying 13 to 30 passengers, buses and motorcoaches pay a higher parking fee and may purchase annual passes. However,

location if it is available. Most cottage guests may reserve a

those vehicles carrying overnight guests pay only the regular daily parking fee.

specific unit, including dog-

friendly cottages.

Tugaloo State Park

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Join "Friends" and Save
When you join Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, you get more than a free Annual ParkPass. You get the satisfaction of helping preserve Georgia's natural and historic resources for generations to come. Check FriendsofGaStateParks.org for current membership fees.
Membership Levels
Family Membership Two Annual ParkPasses. One Annual Historic Site Family Pass,
good for six people. 10% off purchases in state park or
historic site retail shops. Cannot be used with other discounts or on consignment merchandise, food, books, gasoline or concessions. 10% off published rates for campsites, lodge rooms and cottages. Cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Two free nights of camping or two free rounds of golf at a state park course (without cart, MondayThursday anytime or FridaySunday after 1 p.m.). Discounted tickets on the SAM Shortline Excursion Train.
Supporting Membership All of the above, plus One additional Annual ParkPass. One additional free night of camping or one additional free round of
golf (without cart). Discounted tickets on the SAM Shortline Excursion Train.
Individual, Patron and Trustee memberships available.
FriendsofGaStateParks.org 1-888-948-2092

Discounts
Seniors 62 and older
Annual ParkPass discounts of 50% are available for seniors who present a copy of their drivers license. Seniors receive $20 off individual or family membership in Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. Seniors also receive 20% off:
Cottage rates (SundayThursday, December 1March 31). Not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Limited to one cottage per stay.
Campsite rates (year-round). Not valid for group camping. Discount applies only when vehicle is registered to a senior. Limited to one campsite per senior.
Individual lodge room rates (yearround). Limited to one room per stay.
Golf green fees.
Military
Fort McAllister Historic Park Disabled veterans who are Georgia residents and present a Certificate of Eligibility from their Veterans Benefits Coordinator are entitled to a 25% discount on Annual ParkPasses, Friends Memberships, lodge rooms, campsites, cottages, mini-golf, golf fees, swimming pools and historic site admission. Georgia active duty and retired military are entitled to discounts on Annual ParkPasses.
Discounts not valid with other promotions or specials.
Traveling With Pets
Well behaved pets are welcome at state parks and campgrounds if leashed (6 feet or less), cleaned up after, and accompanied by the owner at all times. Dogs are allowed only in designated cottages with advance reservations, and an additional fee applies. Dogs may not enter other cottages, lodges, historic structures or museums, group camps, swimming areas, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge state parks. Kennels are not provided.

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The Cottages at Smithgall Woods

Georgia's state parks have accommodations for all preferences and budgets. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from numerous campsites, while others may prefer cozy cottages or hotel-style lodge rooms. More luxurious getaways can be found at Smithgall Woods in the mountains, the Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island (groups only) and the resort at Georgia Veterans State

Walk-In Tent Sites
These campsites provide a tent pad, picnic table and fire ring, but usually no water, electricity or garbage containers. While they are more remote than regular sites, they are within walking distance of a bath house, water spigot and parking area.

Park. Hikers even have their own backcountry Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls

Backcountry Camping

State Park.

Backpackers will enjoy the solitude of

Camping

these undeveloped sites that can be reserved in advance. All camping gear

Whether you are a first-time camper or an experienced backpacker, Georgia's

(including water) is packed in and out by the hiker.

state parks have a campsite for you. Forty-one parks offer more than 2,400 campsites, including tent-only areas, RV

Pioneer Campsites and Group Camps

pull-through sites, primitive camping and

See "Group Gatherings," page 14.

group camping. Most state parks have

laundry facilities and sell camping supplies. Leashed pets are welcome.

Walk-in campsite at Black Rock Mountain State Park

Cottages

Tent/Trailer/RV Camping

Cozy cottages with one, two or three bedrooms are available at 31 state parks. They are fully equipped with

These sites offer electrical and water hookups, grills or fire rings, and picnic tables. Some are specially designed just for tents, while others have pull-through access for large RVs. Modern bath houses with hot

stoves, refrigerators, kitchen and dining utensils, bed linens, blankets and towels. Dogs are allowed only in select cottages with advance reservations. All cottages have heat and air conditioning.

showers, flush toilets and electrical outlets are conveniently located. All Many cottages have televisions, screened porches or decks, and

campgrounds have dump stations, and several offer cable TV hookups. woodburning fireplaces or stoves. Firewood, paper towels and dish

Only Florence Marina, Gordonia-Alatamaha, Hart and Victoria Bryant

soap are usually not provided. Since many state parks offer group

(ADA only) have a few campsites with sewage hookups.

camps and lodges, cottages are not available to organized groups.

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Yurts
Luxury-loving campers will enjoy the yurts at Fort Yargo, High Falls and Red Top Mountain state parks. Yurts, which are like canvas and wooden tents, provide furniture and electrical outlets inside, and a grill and picnic table outside.

Things to Know

Camping

Minimum Stay: A two-night minimum is required for weekend reservations, and a three-night minimum is required for Memorial Day, Independence Day (depending on the day of week), Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.

Deposits and Cancellations: A deposit equal to the minimum stay is required. Deposits not received within seven days will result in automatic cancellation without notification. Deposits (minus a $10 cancellation fee per campsite) may be refunded if a minimum of 72 hours notice is given. Campers must pay the full balance of their reservation upon check-in. No refunds are made when the stay is shortened to less than the required minimum. This also applies to equestrianarea campers and horse stalls.

Occupancy: To protect park resources, campsite occupancy is limited to one of the following combinations:
One motor home, two additional automobiles, and one tent.
One automobile with pop-up trailer/travel trailer, one additional automobile, and one tent.

Top: Yurt at Fort Yargo State Park; Middle: Cottage at Black Rock Mountain State Park; Bottom: Patio at George T. Bagby Lodge

One pickup truck with mounted camping rig, two additional automobiles, and one tent.

Two tents and two automobiles.

One boat trailer is also allowed at each site provided that the site is large enough. Campsites have a six-person occupancy limit, and tents must fit on designated tent pads. Tents erected off designated tent pads are subject to removal. Camping between designated sites is prohibited. When camping areas are filled to stated capacity, no other campers will be allowed. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days at any one park. Visitors using a campsite for 14 nights must vacate for at least three nights before returning.

Check-In: Check-in is between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. and check-out is before 1 p.m. Campers must register and present a confirmation before setting up. Both the reservation and deposit fee are forfeited if the camper does not check in by 10 p.m. on the
scheduled arrival date. MOST PARK GATES ARE LOCKED AT 10 P.M. Tents and other items left overnight in an unoccupied campsite are subject to removal and fees will be forfeited. Saving sites for late-arriving guests is prohibited.

Rules: Pets are welcome in campgrounds if kept on a six-foot leash and attended at all times. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Since organized groups are not eligible to occupy regular campsites, group camps and pioneer camping areas are available and offer more privacy.
Cottages
Pets: Up to two dogs are allowed only in designated cottages with advance reservation, and an additional fee is charged. Dogs may not enter other cottages.
Minimum Stay: Most parks require a two-night minimum with advance reservations. Many parks require a five- or seven-night minimum Memorial Day through Labor Day. Shorter stays are allowed for reservations made less than 30 days in advance. A three-night minimum is required for Memorial Day, Independence Day (depending on the day of week), Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Deposits and Cancellations: A deposit of one night's lodging is due within seven days of making a reservation. Deposits not received within seven days will result in automatic cancellation without notification. Deposits may be refunded if a minimum of 72 hours notice is given; however, a $10 per unit cancellation fee will be deducted. Any unused portion of a reservation may be refunded only if minimum occupancy has been met. Because special deposit restrictions apply to reservations of 7 to 14 days, guests should confirm cancellation policies when making a reservation.
Occupancy: Visitors occupying a cottage for 14 nights must vacate for at least three nights before returning. Cottages may not be used to accommodate more than their stated capacities. Visitors younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Check-In: Check-in is between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., and checkout is 11 a.m. A late fee will be charged after 11 a.m. unless a check-out extension is permitted by the Park Office. A reservation confirmation must be presented at check-in. Guests must pay the full balance of their reservation upon check-in. No refunds are made when the stay is shortened to less than the required minimum. Both the reservation and deposit are forfeited if the guest does not check in by 10 p.m. on the scheduled arrival date. MOST PARK GATES ARE LOCKED AT 10 P.M.

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Lodge at Amicalola Falls State Park

Hotel-Style Lodges

Four state parks feature hotel-style lodges

with comfortable guest rooms, restaurants,

meeting facilities and a variety of

amenities. These relaxing resorts are

perfect for reunions, celebrations, family

vacations and meetings. In the north

Georgia mountains, you will find

Amicalola Falls Lodge with its

famous waterfall and Unicoi

Lodge near Alpine Helen.

Conveniently located in the

middle of the state, Little

Ocmulgee Lodge offers a

championship golf course. The

more secluded George T. Bagby

Lodge in southwest Georgia

features a championship golf

course and 48,000-acre Lake

Walter F. George. The lodges range from 57 to 100

Top: Restaurant at Little Ocmulgee State Park; Bottom: Guest room at

rooms, each with wireless Internet, in-room Unicoi State Park

television, telephone and climate control.

Handicapped-equipped and non-smoking rooms,

sleeping lofts, suites and golf packages are available.

Fees, hours of operation and availability of facilities are subject to change. Visit GeorgiaStateParks.org or call the sites directly for the latest information.

Things to Know about Lodges
Pets: Pets are not allowed in lodge rooms and kennels are not provided.
Occupancy: Occupancy is limited to four in double rooms and suites, and six in loft rooms.
Check-In: Check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out is 11 a.m.
Deposits and Cancellations: A deposit of the first night's fee is refundable with no penalty if
a cancellation is made 72 hours in advance. Reservations are held for guest arrival; therefore, no-shows are charged for one night's lodging plus applicable taxes.
Specials: Call the lodges directly to ask about seasonal specials.

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The Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island
Just off Georgia's Colonial Coast is the historic Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island, a unique estate surrounded by live oaks, Spanish moss and beaches. The mansion can accommodate up to 29 guests in 13 rooms brimming with turn-of-the-century ambiance, architecture and art. Meals, activities and ferry service are included. The Reynolds Mansion is open to groups of 16 to 29 only. For more information, visit reynoldsonsapelo.com and for reservations call 912-485-2299. Guided tours of the island are available for day visitors as well.
Backcountry Len Foote Hike Inn
Lace up your hiking boots for this one-of-a-kind experience. Located at Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia's only backcountry lodge is a special retreat just for hikers. The 20-room eco-lodge is reached by a five-mile trail through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Dinner and breakfast are included, allowing guests to carry only their personal items along the trail. A bathhouse with hot showers is centrally located. Details can be found at hike-inn.com. Call 1-800-573-9656 for reservations.
The Cottages at Smithgall Woods
Not far from the mountain town of Helen is Smithgall Woods, a breathtaking collection of five cottages situated along one of Georgia's premier trout streams. A private 1-mile trail leads to Dukes Creek Falls, and overnight guests enjoy exceptional privacy inside this gated retreat. Visitors can provide their own meals, or local caterers can be recommended. See p. 47 for more details.
Top: Cottages at Smithgall Woods; Middle: Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island; Bottom: Gift shop at Unicoi State Park

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Top: Picnic shelter at Richard B. Russell State Park; Left: Boat tour at Reed Bingham State Park

Wedding reception at Unicoi State Park

Meetings, Celebrations and More
Our four hotel-style lodges (see page12) are well equipped for meetings, weddings, parties and receptions for 150 to 600 people. Guests can enjoy the retreat-like atmosphere, golf, tennis, swimming, hiking and boating during leisure time. Professional conference coordinators can assist in planning meetings and banquets. More unique group accommodations are available at the Reynolds Mansion, a plantation home set among the moss-draped oaks and salt marshes of Sapelo Island. Group reservations are made by calling the individual lodges or 770-975-4291. Details are available at GaLodges.com.
The SAM Shortline Excursion Train running through Georgia Veterans State Park in Cordele (see page 53) welcomes birthday parties, family reunions and other groups on its tour through southwest Georgia. The train can also be reserved for private events. Learn more at SamShortline.com.
Group Lodges
Cloudland Canyon, John Tanner and General Coffee state parks offer dormitory sleeping quarters for 32 to 40, restrooms with hot showers, and a kitchen and dining area inside one large facility. Linens are not provided. Similar, smaller facilities are at Magnolia Springs and George T. Bagby state parks. Minimum occupancy is two nights, and a deposit is required. Cancellations must be made at least one month in advance and will be assessed a fee.

Group Camps
Group camps are perfect for large gatherings such as church retreats. While each is unique, they all provide dormitory sleeping quarters, commercial kitchens, dining/assembly rooms, restrooms with hot showers, activity areas and swimming facilities. Linens are not provided. Minimum occupancy is two nights, and a deposit is required. Cancellations must be made at least six months in advance.
Pioneer Camping
Groups such as scouts can pitch tents in primitive camping areas, most with water spigots and pit toilets. Some have picnic shelters and grills. Pioneer campsites will not accommodate RVs or trailers, and few provide showers.
Group Shelters
Family reunions and birthday parties are frequently held in enclosed group shelters which seat 50 to 250. These typically offer kitchens, restrooms, barbecue pits, heat and air conditioning (or screens), and adjacent parking. All vehicles must display a ParkPass. Events must end before 10 p.m.
Picnic Shelters
Most parks have covered picnic areas that may be reserved up to 11 months in advance. These open-air shelters include several tables assembled under a single roof and sometimes a barbecue pit or grills. All vehicles must display a ParkPass. Events must end before 10 p.m.

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Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course

Georgia has perfect weather for golf, and our courses are conveniently located throughout the state. Golfers will enjoy some of the best values in the South while being surrounded only by nature. Our courses have earned national acclaim as well. The Lakes at Laura Walker was named "Best Municipal Course in Georgia" by Golf Digest Magazine, 2009. Six courses were awarded 4 stars or greater in last year's Golf Digest's Places to Play, a subscriber survey.

Golf and Lodge Packages
We make it easy and affordable to plan golf getaways for individuals and groups. Packages include greens fees, carts and accommodations in either hotel-style lodges or fully equipped cottages.

Specials

Become an Internet member and receive discounts and benefits.

Senior Golfers (62 and older) -- Discounted Green Fees Monday through Thursday, not valid with other discounts.

Junior Golfers (younger than 18) --

Discounted Green Fees, not valid

weekend mornings or holidays.

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Fees, hours of operation and availability of facilities are subject to change. Visit GeorgiaStateParks.org or call the sites directly for the latest information.

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Opportunities
Tournaments Fundraising Volunteer Projects Golf Instruction Junior Clinics/Camps

Course Information

Holes Yardage Rating Slope

1 The Creek (1-888-353-4592) at Hard Labor, Rutledge

18 6,436 71.3 133

2 Highland Walk (1-866-317-7789) at Victoria Bryant, Royston

18 6,421 71.4 131

3 Arrowhead Pointe (1-877-405-4653) 18 6,788 72.5 134 at Richard B. Russell, Elberton

4 Meadow Links (1-877-591-5574) at George T. Bagby, Ft. Gaines

18 7,007 72.8 139

5 Georgia Veterans (1-877-736-8897) 18 6,869 72.8 128 Memorial Course, Cordele

6 Little Ocmulgee (1-888-892-8906) 18 6,625 71.5 128 Wallace Adams Course, McRae

7 Brazell's Creek (1-877-591-5576) at Gordonia-Alatamaha, Reidsville

18 6,821 72.0 130

8 The Lakes (1-877-591-5578) at Laura S. Walker, Waycross

18 6,595 71.9 122

9 Fargo (no phone) Operated by the city of Fargo

9 3,165 N/A N/A

Tee Times and Golf Package Reservations: 1-800-434-0982 GeorgiaGolf.com

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Cloudland Canyon State Park

Georgia's state parks offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including boat rental, miniature golf, tennis, volleyball, horseshoes and children's playgrounds. Hours and fees vary, and some activities may close during winter, drought or budget restrictions.
Hiking and Backpacking
Almost every state park has hiking trails, ranging from easy lake loops to longer, more challenging journeys. Some trails that are popular with children, include those at Hamburg, Magnolia Springs, Panola Mountain, Reed Bingham, Skidaway Island, Sprewell Bluff, Sweetwater Creek and Watson Mill Bridge state parks.
Hard-surfaced trails suitable for wheelchairs and strollers are found at Amicalola Falls, John Tanner, Mistletoe, Panola Mountain, Red Top Mountain, S.C. Foster and Tallulah Gorge state parks.
More challenging backcountry trails are found at Amicalola Falls, Black Rock Mountain, Cloudland Canyon, F.D. Roosevelt, Fort Mountain, Providence Canyon, Unicoi and Vogel. Primitive camping is allowed along backcountry trails (permits required).
Trail maps are available at park offices and GeorgiaStateParks.org. Learn about our Canyon Climbers Club on page 1.

Biking
Bicycles may be used on paved roads only, with the exception of designated bike trails listed on page 5. Mountain bikers may test their endurance and skills at Fort Mountain, Fort Yargo, Tallulah Gorge, Unicoi, Richard B. Russell, Magnolia Springs and Watson Mill Bridge state parks. More casual bicyclists may enjoy trails at Hart, Laura S. Walker, Mistletoe, Smithgall Woods, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Panola Mountain, Red Top Mountain and Victoria Bryant state parks. Some parks charge a trail fee. Learn about our Muddy Spokes Club on page 1.
Swimming
Many parks offer lakeside beaches or swimming pools for cooling off during summer. Beaches have no lifeguards, are free to all visitors and close during cooler months. Some beaches may close during extreme drought. Lifeguards are provided at swimming pools (except at lodge parks), and a fee is charged. Because pool hours are susceptible to lifeguard availability and often close on weekdays, visitors should call ahead to confirm schedules. Swimming pools are usually opened for the season on Memorial Day weekend and closed after Labor Day weekend.

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Fishing and Boating
Georgia is an angler's paradise, and our parks offer excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Most have boat ramps and docks, and some parks feature marinas. Water skiing, sailing and personal watercraft are permitted at parks with large lakes; however, a few parks on small lakes have restrictions on private boats and horsepower limitations. More than 30 parks rent motorized fishing boats, pedal boats, canoes or kayaks by the hour, while Stephen C. Foster State Park offers guided boat trips through the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp. Learn about our Park Paddlers Club on p. 1.
Fishing in park lakes, rivers and streams is free, but a valid Georgia resident/ non-resident fishing license is required for anglers 16 or older. Trout stamps are required when fishing in streams. Anglers are encouraged to purchase fishing licenses before arriving at the parks.
An excellent resource for anglers is gofishgeorgia.com. It provides license and regulation information, fishing tips, details on the state's fishing tackle loaner program, and a list of Public Fishing Areas. Like state parks, Georgia's PFAs provide family-friendly fishing environments with a wide range of outdoor activities and managed fish populations.
Be aware that boat ramps, docks, swimming beaches and other water activities may close during low lake levels.
Geocaching
Geocaching is a worldwide, multigenerational game of hiding and seeking treasure. Players use GPS technology to find caches, then they share their experiences with others on geocaching.com. Take our Geo-Challenge and find caches hidden at more than 40 sites.

Protecting Georgia's Waters
The seemingly harmless act of moving a few fish or aquatic plants from one water body to another can create devastating effects on ecosystems and huge conomic problems. Invasive species can displace native species, impact habitat, out-compete native species for food sources, and even introduce unknown diseases.
What can you do to help? Never move fish and aquatic plants. Don't release live bait fish or aquarium pets/plants. Remove all plants from your boat and trailer before leaving the boat ramp.
Picnicking
Numerous picnic tables and grills are located throughout most state parks and historic sites. Groups may reserve larger picnic facilities up to 11 months in advance. Openair picnic shelters feature a roof over several tables. Enclosed group shelters seat 50 to 250 and include tables, chairs, grills, kitchens and restrooms. Family reunions, church picnics, birthday parties and other gatherings are frequently held in group shelters and picnic shelters.
Horseback Riding
Park visitors can ride their own horses on trails at A.H. Stephens, Hard Labor Creek, F.D. Roosevelt, Fort Mountain, General Coffee and Watson Mill Bridge state parks. Some have stall rental, riding rings and designated camping areas for horse owners. Riders pay a fee to use equestrian trails. For guided horseback rides or overnight excursions, visit the privately operated stables at F.D. Roosevelt and Fort Mountain state parks.
Disc Golf
This sport is similar to regular golf and involves throwing Frisbee-style discs into baskets. Courses are located at Cloudland Canyon, Fort Yargo, Georgia Veterans and
Richard B. Russell state parks. A small fee is charged.

Top: Geocaching; Middle: Horseback riding; Bottom: Red Top Mountain State Park program

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Calendar of Events
Throughout the year, visitors can join in on guided hikes, archaeology programs, battle enactments, craft festivals, concerts, reptile shows, hayrides, campfires and much more. A full calendar of events can be found on GeorgiaStateParks.org. During summer, most state parks host smaller programs that are not listed on this calendar. For these naturalist-led programs, contact the parks directly.
Junior Rangers
Children ages 6 to12 can enjoy learning in the outdoors as they work toward earning a Junior Ranger badge. Three levels are designed to help children experience nature first-hand, explore Georgia's fascinating history and participate in outdoor activities. Some parks even offer Junior Ranger day camps during the summer. Free activity books are available at the sites or GeorgiaStateParks.org/jrranger.
Field Trips and Programs
Most historic sites and state parks offer programs for groups. Advance reservations are required. An on-line Field Trip Guide is located at GeorgiaStateParks.org/fieldtrips.
Volunteering
You can make a difference by volunteering at a state park or historic site. Individuals, scouts, clubs and companies are needed to help with projects such as trail adoption, bird counts, construction projects and events. Volunteers can also join local chapters of the Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. RV lovers are needed to serve as Campground Hosts and Golf Hosts. For details, visit GeorgiaStateParks.org or call 404-656-6533.

Special Needs
Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites are committed to making facilities and programs accessible to everyone. All lodges have accessible rooms, meeting facilities and restaurants. Most parks offer accessible cottages, campsites, fishing piers, nature trails and picnic areas. Camp Will-A-Way at Fort Yargo State Park, operated by Camp Twin Lakes, is a fully accessible group camp. Since degrees of accessibility vary among the sites, visitors should call ahead to ensure their needs can be met.
Park Rules
Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors. Additional rules are posted on GeorgiaStateParks.org. Intoxicants: Consumption or use of alcoholic beverages or intoxicants is unlawful in any public-use area, except lodge restaurants, rental facilities and some golf courses. Campfires: All campfires must be kept in designated areas. Weapons: Bows and arrows, explosives, fireworks, slingshots, fishing spears or any device that discharges projectiles by any means is prohibited. Check GeorgiaStateParks.org for rules on firearms. Collecting: All wildlife, plant life, driftwood, artifacts, and any other natural or manmade features are protected and may not be disturbed or removed. Please leave wildflowers for other visitors to enjoy. Use of electronic devices for "treasure hunting" is prohibited. Motor Vehicles: Park roads are public roads. All vehicles are subject to license safety requirements and regulations of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Off-road vehicles are not allowed in state parks. Noise Levels: Please be considerate of guests who are visiting state parks for a quiet, natural experience. Radios, televisions, musical instruments and all other noise-making devices are not to be used between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and must be kept at low volumes during other times. Visitors: Visitors to cottages, campsites and lodge rooms are welcome; however, the number of visitors and registered guests must not exceed the stated capacity at any time. Visitors must leave prior to closing times. Group Activities: All group gatherings must conclude before 10 p.m.
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site

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Fort McAllister Historic Park

Presidential homes, ancient Indian mounds, Revolutionary War forts, Civil War battlefields and picturesque plantations are just some of the historic sites that mix entertainment with education. Descriptions begin on page 54. A.H. Stephens, Ft. McAllister and Kolomoki Mounds state historic parks are unique because they combine state park amenities, such as camping, with history exhibits. These three parks are described in the state parks section beginning on page 26.

Exciting living history demonstrations, re-enactments and other programs are held throughout the year. A calendar of events is found on GeorgiaStateParks.org. All historic sites charge admission, with reduced rates for children. Discounts are available for large groups with advance reservations. An annual pass to all state historic sites may be purchased at the sites.

Military History A.H. Stephens Jefferson Davis* Pickett's Mill Battlefield Fort King George Fort McAllister Fort Morris American Indians Etowah Indian Mounds Kolomoki Mounds New Echota Chief Vann House

Plantations Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Jarrell Plantation Colonial Wormsloe Unique Homes Lapham-Patterson House** Roosevelt's Little White House Traveler's Rest Robert Toombs House* Gold Rush Dahlonega Gold Museum

Fees, hours of operation and availability of facilities are subject to change. Visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org or call the sites directly for the latest information.

*Operated by local governments. **Temporarily closed.

150th Anniversary of The American Civil War
During 20112015, our nation will honor the Union and Confederate soldiers who fought during the American Civil War. During this sesquicentennial, many of Georgia's state parks and historic sites will reflect back on the most turbulent period of our nation's history. Join the commemoration by visiting one of these sites:
A.H. Stephens (Confederate Vice President's Home) Fort McAllister (Sherman's March to the Sea) Jarrell Plantation (Battle of Griswoldville) Jefferson Davis (Confederate President's Capture)
Magnolia Springs (Camp Lawton Federal Prison) Pickett's Mill Battlefield (Notable Confederate Victory) Red Top Mountain (Allatoona Pass) Robert Toombs House (Secessionist and General's Home)

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Tour some of Georgia's most fascinating family attractions for as little as $30 a day. Picnic at the Ocmulgee National
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Just 65 miles south of Atlanta on U.S. 19, Thomaston is a Georgia Main Street City rich in history, cultural activities and recreation. Come enjoy our two 18-Hole golf courses, a bed & breakfast, Flint River canoeing and fishing, mountain bike trails, Sprewell Bluff Outdoor Recreation Area and the Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge.
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A.H. Stephens

Amicalola Falls

Campsites, Confederates and the Clip-Clop of Horses

Hike to the Top of the Southeast's Tallest Waterfall

This pretty park west of Augusta is best known for its equestrian facilities and Confederate museum. Overnight guests can choose from lakeside cottages or a modern campground, while large groups can enjoy privacy in the park's group camp or pioneer campground. Horseback riders can explore 12 miles of trails and stay overnight in their own primitive campground.
Visitors can enjoy geocaching, fishing and boating, while also learning about a key officer in the American Civil War. Named after the vice president of the Confederacy and governor of Georgia, A.H. Stephens State Historic Park features a Confederate museum with one of the finest collections of Civil War artifacts in Georgia. Stephens' home, Liberty Hall, is renovated to its 1875 style, fully furnished and open for tours.
Accommodations & Facilities some fees apply
1,177 Acres 4 Cottages 25 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites* 18 Equestrian Campsites Group Camp (sleeps 150) Pioneer Campground 2 Lakes 2 acres and 18 acres 3 Picnic Shelters Group Shelter (seats 80) Confederate Museum
Things To Do & See some fees apply
Horseback Riding 12 miles of trails, no horse rentals, primitive camping Geocaching Fishing boat rentals, private boats permitted, electric motors only Pedal Boat Rental Hiking 4 miles of walking trails, one ADA accessible trail Horseshoes Volleyball
Park Hours: 7 a.m.10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.5 p.m. Historic Site Hours: WednesdaySunday 9 a.m.5 p.m. Closed Monday (except holidays), Tuesday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Historic site admission fee.
A.H. Stephens State Historic Park P.O. Box 310 456 Alexander Street NW Crawfordville, GA 30631 706-456-2602
Located north of I-20 near Crawfordville. Take exit #148 and go north on Ga. Hwy. 22 for 2 miles. Go east on U.S. Hwy. 278 1 mile and follow signs. *For RVs taller than 12' 10", check website for alternate directions.
Coordinates: N 33.563483, W 082.897156

Spectacular scenery and hiking trails make this one of Georgia's most popular state parks. At 729 feet, Amicalola Falls is the tallest cascade in the Southeast. Visitors have choices on how to best view the tumbling waters, ranging from an accessible pathway to a challenging trail with staircases. Those who tackle the latter can join the park's Canyon Climbers Club. An 8.5-mile trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the famous 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail. Numerous other trails provide shorter day hikes.
A mountain-top lodge and restaurant are popular with guests who prefer hotel comforts, while cottages and a campground offer more rustic accommodations. For those seeking adventure, a five-mile hike leads to the Hike Inn, Georgia's only backcountry lodge. Park guests should begin their day with a stop at the visitor center to see maps, an Appalachian Trail display, live animals and gift shop.
Accommodations & Facilities some fees apply
829 Acres 56-Room Lodge and Conference Center 14 Cottages 24 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites 20-Room Len Foote Hike Inn 4 Picnic Shelters Group Shelter (seats 75) Ropes Course (groups only, reservations required) Mountain-view Restaurant Gift Shops
Things To Do & See some fees apply
Ranger Programs Hiking 12 miles of trails for all skill levels, Canyon Climbers Club Waterfall Photography Trout Fishing (seasonal) Geocaching Picnicking Playground
Park Hours: 7 a.m.10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.5 p.m. Lodge Hours: 24-hour service
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 Park: 706-265-4703 Lodge: 706-265-8888 Hike Inn: 1-800-581-8032
Located 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east.
Coordinates: N 34.554766, W 084.260016

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Sweeping Vistas from Georgia's Highest State Park

Georgia's highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas, and four hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Visitors enjoy the summit visitor center for its views, gift shop and picnic tables.
Mountaintop cottages surround a small playground, while campsites are nestled under rhododendron and gnarled oaks. Tent campers will appreciate the walk-in sites that allow extra privacy. The park's small lake is popular with anglers and circled by an easy walking trail. At an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is often cooler than other Georgia parks and may close during icy weather.
Accommodations & Facilities some fees apply
1,743 Acres 10 Cottages 44 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites cable TV hookups 12 Walk-in Tent Sites 4 Backcountry Campsites Pioneer Campground Summit Visitor Center 2 Picnic Shelters 17-Acre Lake Gift Shop
Things To Do & See some fees apply
Hiking and Backpacking 11 miles of trails, ranging from easy to difficult Picnicking Photography Lake Fishing bass, bream, catfish, perch, trout Lake Canoeing/Kayaking no rentals Geocaching Playground
Park Hours: 7 a.m.10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.5 p.m.
Black Rock Mountain State Park 3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway Mountain City, GA 30562 706-746-2141

Located on Black Rock Mountain Parkway, 3 miles north of Clayton off U.S. Hwy. 441. Look for brown directional signs in Mountain City.
Coordinates: N 34.917240, W 083.403730

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Bobby Brown
Spend the Day on Sparkling Clarks Hill Lake

Cloudland Canyon
Lookout Mountain Hiking, Camping & Cottages

This pretty State Outdoor Recreation Area offers water sport enthusiasts easy access to Clarks Hill Lake, the second-largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. The 71,100-acre reservoir is nestled on the Georgia-South Carolina border, north of Augusta. A boat ramp is open year-round, and the self-registration campground is open seasonally. Park visitors can explore nearly two miles of wooded trails and take a self-guided land navigation/compass course.
Located where the old town of Petersburg thrived during the 1790s, the park is named in memory of Navy Lt. Robert T. Brown who gave his life in World War II. Petersburg was situated where the Broad and Savannah rivers flow into the Clarks Hill Reservoir. When water levels are low, visitors can see some foundations of the town.
Accommodations & Facilities some fees apply
665 Acres 61 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites (self registration, seasonal) 70,000-Acre Lake Picnic Shelter
Things To Do & See some fees apply
Camping (seasonal) Boating ramp and dock Fishing Hiking 1.9 miles of trails Picnicking Self-Guided Compass Course Playground
Park Hours: 7 a.m.10 p.m. Gate locks at 10 p.m. No office.
Bobby Brown Outdoor Recreation Area 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Road Elberton, GA 30635 706-359-3458

Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and exceptional hiking. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet.
The most spectacular view into the canyon is an easy walk from the picnic area; however, hikers can also explore a rim trail or journey to the canyon floor by a series of staircases. Two waterfalls cascade over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below, with their flow depending on recent rains. This Waterfalls Trail is part of the popular Canyon Climbers Club. Overnight guests can choose from cottages near the canyon edge, a modern campground and spacious, walk-in tent sites. Backpackers can enjoy camping in a hemlock grove on the 2-mile Backcountry Loop.
Accommodations & Facilities some fees apply
3,488 Acres 16 Cottages 72 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites 30 Walk-in Tent Sites 11 Backcountry Campsites 4 Pioneer Campgrounds Group Lodge (sleeps 40) 5 Picnic Shelters Group Shelter (seats 175) Gift Shop
Things To Do & See some fees apply
Hiking 4.8-mile West Rim Loop, 2-mile Waterfalls Trail, 2-mile Backcountry Loop, 6.5-mile Sitton Gulch Trail, 5.6-mile Long Branch Trail, Canyon Climbers Club Disc Golf Pond Fishing (catfish, seasonal) Geocaching Tennis Playground Picnicking Photography
Park Hours: 7 a.m.10 p.m. Gates lock at 10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.5 p.m.
Cloudland Canyon State Park 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road Rising Fawn, GA 30738 706-657-4050

Located 21 miles southeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 72 Coordinates: N 33.978500, W 082.588100

Located on Ga. Hwy. 136, 8 miles east of Trenton and I-59, and 18 miles west of LaFayette.
Coordinates: N 34.817676, W 085.488366

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Crooked River
Spanish Moss, Salt Marsh & the St. Marys River

Elijah Clark
Cottages & Camping on Georgia's Biggest Lake

Located on the southern tip of Georgia's Colonial Coast, this park is the perfect spot for enjoying the intracoastal waterway and maritime forest. Campsites are surrounded by palmettos and Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages are set near the tidal river. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. Just down the road is the ferry to famous Cumberland Island National Seashore known for secluded beaches and wild horses.
The park's nature trail winds through forest and salt marsh, and hikers may see gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, herons and other wildlife. Birders will enjoy two bird blinds that provide views of Painted Buntings and other species. A nature center features fish, snakes, turtles and other animals native to coastal Georgia. Visitors may venture to the ruins of tabby mill built around 1825 and later used as a starch factory during the Civil War.
Accommodations & Facilities some fees apply
500 Acres 11 Cottages 62 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites Pioneer Campground 5 Picnic Shelters Group Shelter (seats 80) Nature Center Boat Ramp and Dock
Things To Do & See some fees apply
Saltwater Fishing Boating and Kayaking outfitter nearby, Park Paddlers Club Hiking 4 miles of trails Bike Rental Birding Colonial Coast Birding Trail, large bird blind Geocaching Miniature Golf Daytrip to Cumberland Island National Seashore
Park Hours: 7 a.m.10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.10 p.m. (8 a.m.5 p.m. on Thursday)
Crooked River State Park 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-5256

This park is located on the western shore of 71,100-acre Clarks Hill Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Southeast. With its boat ramps and accessible fishing pier, it is especially popular with anglers and boaters. A sandy swimming beach welcomes visitors to cool off during Georgia summers. Rental cottages are located on the lake's edge, and the spacious campground is nestled into the forest. Tent campers will enjoy extra privacy in the walk-in section.
The park is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War. A log cabin replica of the Clark home displays furniture, utensils and tools circa 1780 and is open weekends April through November. Visitors can also view the graves of Clark and his wife Hannah.
Accommodations & Facilities some fees apply
447 Acres 20 Cottages 165 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites 10 Walk-in Tent Sites Pioneer Campground Log Cabin Museum 4 Picnic Shelters 2 Group Shelters (seat 70 and 175) Swimming Beach
Things To Do & See some fees apply
Boating and Skiing 4 ramps Fishing fish cleaning station, accessible pier Lake Swimming Hiking 3.75 miles of nature trails Miniature Golf Picnicking Playgrounds Geocaching
Park Hours: 7 a.m.10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.5 p.m.
Elijah Clark State Park 2959 McCormick Highway Lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-3458

Located 7 miles north of St. Marys on Ga. Spur 40 or 8 miles east of I-95 exit #3.
Coordinates: N 30.840650, W 081.560867

Located 7 miles northeast of Lincolnton on U.S. Hwy. 378. Coordinates: N 33.842983, W 082.397600

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F. D. Roosevelt
Picnic Where the President Pondered World affairs
Enjoy Pine Mountain
The friendliest town in the South

Discover the natural beauty of Callaway Gardens
Enjoy the hiking, camping, fishing and
horseback riding at FDR State Park
Or find a unique gift in our great downtown shops
Located only 1 hour south of Atlanta, Pine Mountain and FDR State Park are in the middle of everything fun you want to do in Georgia. Call 1-800-441-3502 for our Experience Book or visit www.pinemountain.org.

At 9,049 acres, Georgia's largest state park is a hiker's haven. More than 40 miles of trails, including the popular 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail, wind through hardwood and pines, over creeks and past small waterfalls. Above King's Gap is Dowdell's Knob where President Franklin D. Roosevelt sometimes picnicked and pondered world affairs. A lifesize sculpture of the president now welcomes visitors to the overlook.
Several park amenities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, including the Liberty Bell Swimming Pool and rental cottages. A wooded campground sits near the edge of a small fishing lake, and privately operated stables offer guided horseback rides. In 1921, FDR came to this part of Georgia to swim in naturally warm springs that offered relief from polio. Today, nearby Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site invites visitors to see his modest home, a museum and the pools that first drew him here.
Accommodations & Facilities some fees apply
9,049 Acres 22 Cottages 140 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites 14 Backcountry Campsites 2 Group Camps (sleep 75 and 120) Pioneer Campground Liberty Bell Swimming Pool 2 Lakes 2 Picnic Shelters Group Shelter (seats 85) Gift Shop
Things To Do & See some fees apply
Hiking and Backpacking 42 miles of trails, Pine Mountain Trail Fishing boat rental Canoe Rental Swimming (seasonal) Horseback Riding stables, horse rentals, 28 miles of trails Picnicking Geocaching Visit Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site
Park Hours: 7 a.m.10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.5 p.m. MondayThursday; 8 a.m.10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.6 p.m. SaturdaySunday
F.D. Roosevelt State Park 2970 Georgia Highway 190 Pine Mountain, GA 31822 Park: 706-663-4858 Stables: 706-628-7463 or 1-877-696-4613

Located just off I-185 near Callaway Gardens, west of Warm Springs on Ga. Route 190, or south of Pine Mountain off U.S. Hwy. 27.
Coordinates: N 32.837533, W 084.815616

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