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The Seven Wonders of Georgia .

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L Providence Canyon - Lumpkin. Georgia's Little .. ~:J

Grand Canyon.

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2. Amicalola Fall' - Dawsonvile. Highest waterfall east

of the Rocky Mountains at 729 feet.

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3. Okefenokee Swamp - Waycross. Largest swamp in-

North America, 700 square miles. Land oftbe J

Trembling Earth.

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4. Radium Springs - Albany. Georgia's largest natwal

spring. It has a constant temperature of 680 ... '

S. Stone Mountain - Stone Mountain The largest ". ... -"1

exposed piece of granite in the world

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6. Tallulah Falls - Tallulah Falls. The falls located in

Tallulah Gorge v~ in size from 20 to 30 foot Bridal

Veil Falls to 98 foot Hurricane Falls.

7. Warm Springs - Warm Springs. Home of Roosevelt's

Little White House where the President sought relief of

polio from the warm waters in these springs. .

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The History of Providence Canyon State Park

Providence Canyon SUIte Park was established in 1971 to protect and
preserve the unique scenic beauty of an area known as "Georgia's Linle
Grand Canyon." The soils are very soft and erosive due to the elevation and geologic location. Because of the lack of knowledge by the early settlers, land began washing away in the early 1800's when trees were cleared to
fann the land. By 1850, ditches three to five feet deep had been cut into the lands. Today some of them are as deep as 150 feel. The water gradually cut through the erosion-resistant upper layer exposing the colorful sandy soil
named by geologists "The Providence Fonnation" which is noled for its
'0 susceptibility to erosion. Beneath the Providence Formation is the Ripley
Fonnation, a very erosion-resisUUlI clay-like soil that slows the erosion to a
hardy measurable rate, while the sides of the canyon continue to wash down the stream. Further information is provided at the Interpretive Center.

The 1,108 acre park has 16 canyons in all. Nine are in the day-use area near the three-mile trail, and the others are on the back side of the park TIle
most scenic area of the park is the picnic area. The projections of the various colors of the soil may be seen from the fence and the various overlooks constructed on the canyon rim trail. Beautiful and unusual wildflowers grow in the canyons. The rare Plumleaf Azalea (Rhododendron prwtifolium) shows its bright flowers from July to September where it grows close to the watercourses far below the canyon rim. The splendor of the colors, ranging from light orange to salmon to various shades of red and scarlet, complemented by the whites, purples and pinks of the Providence soils, is a sight worth seeing.

General Park Information

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Park Emergency Number Sheriff............. E.M.T./Hospiul

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Route I, Box 158

Lumpkin, Georgia 31815

7 miles west of Lumpkin on Hwy 39C

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(912) 838-6202

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(912) 838-6735

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(912) 838.Q414 or 4557

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(912) 838-4311

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(912) 838-3366

Park Hours September 15 through April 14 April 15 through September 14 Park Office Hours

...... 7:00 A.M. -'6:00 P.M. . ...... 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. . ...... 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

, Providence Canyon State Park Rental Facilities and Rates

Backpacking
Pioneer Camping
Picnic Shelters Group Shelter

$3,00 per person per night The backpacking trail is seven miles long,
Each site acconunodates up to 10 people. $30.00 per group per night
The Pioneer Camping is used exclusively by
organized groups. Sites are semiremote, with no water or electricity. There is a fire ring, adirondak shelter and outhouse at each site. Each site accommodates up to 50 people, $25,00 per day The shelters have six picnic tables, and a grill is located next to the shelters. $65.00 per day The shelter has folding chairs and tables, a grill, refrigerator, stove and private restrooms. The group shelter acconunodates up to 100 people.

Backpacking Rules and Regulations

J. Remain on designated trails. 2. Camp in designated areas only. 3. Leave no litter. Pack it in. Carry it out. 4, Check-In Time is 4:00 P.M. at the Interpretive Center. Check-0ut
Time is 4:00 P.M. at the Interpretive Center. Campsite must be vacated
by 1:00 P.M. on day of departure.
5. Fires are allowed in fire pits provided at each site. Only dead and down plant materials may be used as firewood. No cutting is allowed.
6. Providence Canyon SL11e Park is surrounded by hunting camps located
off the park. During Hunting Season, gun shots and voices my sound closer than they actually are. Hunting is not allowed on the park. 7, The Backpack Trail comes very close to the park boundary lines and several canyons are not protected by fences, Therefore, hiking after dark is not allowed. All campers must remain in close proximity of their campsites after dark. 8. Bicycles, ATV's and horses are not allowed on any park trails.

A $2.00 ParkPass must be purchased for each vehicle that does not
display an Annual Pass.
Reservations may be made at 1-800-864-7275 or 770-389-7275.

ANNUAL EVENTS
Spring Wildflower Day t Kudzu Takeover Day Fall Wildflower Day Photography Contest Poster Contest Junior Ran~ers
Nearby Attractions
Florence Marina State Park Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park Bedingfield Inn Westville Historic Village George T. Bagby State Park, Lodge and Golf Course Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Andersonville National Historic Sile
For Additional Information
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites 205 Butler Street, Suite 1352 East AUan.., Georgia 30334 . (404) 656-3530
(770) 389-7404 '!DO www.gastateparks.org
All park rules and regulations are posted for your convenience at the park office and must be observed by all parle visitors.