- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Reed Bingham State Park
- Creator:
- Georgia. Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites, 2006
- Date of Original:
- 2006
- Subject:
- Parks--Georgia
Natural resources conservation areas--Georgia
Reed Bingham State Park (Adel, Ga.) - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Cook County, Adel, 31.13727, -83.42408
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from caption
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA N200.P2 S1 B6 2006
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bb6-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bb6-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Boaters, Buzzards and Baby Tortoises
FACILITIES
1,613 Acres 46 Tent, Trailer,
RV Campsites -- cable TV hookups 375-Acre Lake Swimming Beach 3 Boat Ramps Playground Pioneer Group Campground 6 Picnic Shelters 4 Group Shelters (seat 40-120)
ACTIVITIES
Hiking -- 4 miles of trails
Boating -- private boats permitted
Fishing Canoe Rental Bicycle Rental Miniature Golf Birding Ranger Programs Picnicking
Visitors to this scenic park will see an abundance of wildlife, particularly gopher tortoises and "buzzards." During winter, thousands of these large birds, which are actually black vultures and turkey vultures, roost in the trees and soar overhead. Throughout the year, gopher tortoises may be seen digging their dens in the sandy soil. Alligators, bald eagles, herons, indigo snakes and many other species also live in this protected park. Two nature trails wind through a cypress swamp and sandhill area, habitats which are representative of southern Georgia. A 375-acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Reed Bingham is less than six miles from I-75, making it a relaxing stop for travelers. It was named for Amos Reed Bingham, a local citizen who was instrumental in having the park established.
Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 11/06
Located 6 miles west of Adel
on Ga. Hwy. 37 (I-75 exit #39)
and 14 miles east of Moultrie
from U.S. Hwy. 319.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Georgia Veterans State Park and Golf Course
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Sunbelt Expo (October) Paradise Public Fishing Area Factory Outlet Stores
Georgia Agrirama Jefferson Davis Memorial
State Historic Site Wild Adventures Theme Park Moultrie Antique Trail SAM Shortline Excursion Train
HOURS
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
INFORMATION
Reed Bingham State Park 542 Reed Bingham Road Adel, GA 31620 229-896-3551
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 1352 Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2770
For Reservations: 800-864-7275 or www.gastateparks.org
Reservation Center open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST