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Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources 
Suite 1352, Floyd Tower East 
205 Butler Street, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30334 
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JUN 16 1988 
DOCUMENTS UGA LIBRARIES 
 
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CLOUDLAND CAN YON 
 
WORMSLOE HISTO RIC SITE 
 
You are invited to explore the exciting world of Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites. From the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, with sparkling inland lakes and spectacular mountain overlooks, to the beautiful coastal marshlands, Georgia has a place for you! Our 57 parks and historic sites feature modern campgrounds. and cottages, day-use facilities, secluded hardwood forests, fishing lakes and streams, and a look at the rich heritage of Georgia. 
 
 General Information 
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G eo,gia, state pMks and hi"oric sites Me ope<ated by the 
Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Floyd Tower East, Suite 1352, 205 Butler Street, S.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30334. 
 
For more information, call the Department's Communications Office toll-free from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 
 
In Georgia Outside Georgia In Metro Atlanta 
 
1-800-3GA-PARK 1-800-SGA-PARK 
656-3530 
 
The parks and historic sites in Georgia's system encompass over 60,000 acres of great scenic variety and cover many aspects of the 
state's history. They are well distributed throughout the state-from the mountains to the sea-and conveniently located near principal highways. 
 
Parks and historic sites are open on a year-round basis. Most 
facilities are available during winter months except in freezing weather when water systems must be protected. 
 
A full-time superintendent resides in most state parks. 
 
Park Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 
 
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m., with the following exceptions: 
 
Panola Mtn. and Providence Canyon State Conservation Parks 
 
Sept. 15 - April 14 
 
7:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. 
 
April 15- Sept. 14 
 
7:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. 
 
Stephen C. Foster State Park Sept. 15 - Feb. 28 March 1 - Sept. 14 
 
7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 8:30p.m. 
 
Historic Sites: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday -Saturday. 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays (except when Monday is a legal holiday), 
Christmas and Thanksgiving. Small admission charge. 
 
Little White House: 9 a .m. - 5 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last tour starts at 4:15p.m. Admission charge. 
 
Pets: Domestic pets are allowed in state parks only if kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and accompanied by their owner at all times. Pets are not allowed.in any building, cottage area, or swimming area. Owners are responsible for conduct of pets and must clean up after them. 
 
All hours and dates listed herein are subject to change without notice. 
 
Georgia Department of Natural Resources J. Leonard Ledbetter 
Commissioner 
 
BOATING ON LAKE SEMINOLE HARD LABOR CREEK STATF. PARK 
 
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Activities 
 
Swimming 
 
The parks system offers both swimming 
 
pools and beaches when qualified 
 
lifeguards are on duty. Closed on Monday. 
 
Fishing 
 
No fees are charged for fishing in park lakes, rivers, and streams, but a valid 
 
Georgia fishing license is required of all residents age 16 or older. Non-residents age 16 or older must have a valid non- 
 
resident license. Trout stamps are required 
 
when fishing streams. Fishing boats, boats with motors, and canoes are available for rent at many parks. 
 
Golf 
 
Three regulation golf courses are located at Hard Labor Creek and Little Ocmulgee 
 
(18 holes) and Victoria Bryant (9 holes). 
 
Tennis 
 
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,Tennis courts are available at several parks 
 
(see facilities chart). Most are lighted for evening play. 
 
Trails 
 
Many parks have hiking and interpretive trails for those interested in taking either a 
 
leisurely stroll or a serious hike. 
 
Guided Tours 
 
Guided sight-seeing tours are available at Stephen C. Foster State Park. Detailed information is available upon request (912) 
 
637-5274. Guided tours are offered at most historic sites. 
 
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Horseback Riding 
Horseback rentals and trail rides are available at F.D. Roosevelt State Park, however no private horses are allowed in the park. Hard Labor Creek State Park has 15 miles of trails for private horses, but no rentals are available. All private horses at Hard Labor Creek must have a current negative Coggins test. Call the parks for further details. 
Boating 
Fishing boats, canoes and pedal boats are available for rent at many parks. Privately owned fishing boats, sailboats and canoes are permitted on some park waters. Waterskiing is permitted on selected lakes. See facilities chart for details and horsepower limitations. 
Picnicking 
No fee is charged for use of open picnic tables. Picnic shelters may be reserved in advance for a small fee. Shelters not reserved in advance are available to the public at no charge on a first-come, firstserve basis. Contact park office for capacity and reservation information. Day use picnicking is not allowed in the camping areas. 
Group Picnic Shelters 
Special group shelters are located at many of the larger parks. They are generally screen-enclosed and many are winterized. 
 
Tables and chairs, cooking grills, stoves and refrigerators are generally provided. Private or nearby restrooms are available. Contact park for capacity, reservations and cost information. 
Museums and Interpretive Services 
Museums and interpretive services are provided to interpret Georgia's natural and cultural history to the visitor. Seasonal interpretive services are provided on many parks and historic sites in the form of talks, special events, demonstrations, films, and organized activities. Contact specific park office for information on special programs. 
Unicoi Lodge/Conference Center/ Restaurant 
In the heart of the Georgia mountains outside Helen, Unicoi offers a scenic lodge, restaurant and modern conference facilities which can accommodate groups of 4 to 400. Both the lodge and restaurant are open year-round. Conference reservations can be made up to five (5) years in advance. Call (404) 878-2201 for information. Individual room reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance by calling (404) 878-2824. 
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All about Camping 
 
Various kinds of camping are provided on state parks including tent and trailer camping, "Squirrel's Nest" platform camping, trailer camping, walk-in camping, pioneer camping and group camping facilities. 
Tent and Trailer Camping 
Campgrounds open 7 a.m.-close 10 p.m. Registration and payment of the camping fee are requ:red before setting up camp. Signs will direct visitors to the registration office. Persons who arrive after camping area is closed but stay on park premises overnight must pay the regular camping fee the following morning. 
Reservations- Reservations are accepted for a limited number of campsites up to 30 days in advance by calling park office. A small non-refundable reservation fee is charged. 
Groups-Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or other organized groups are not eligible to occupy developed campsites in tent and trailer camping areas. Group camps and pioneer camping areas are available to such organized groups elsewhere in the park. 
Age Limit-Campers under I8 years of age, whether in develo ped camping areas or pioneer camping areas must be accompanied by an adult who accepts responsibility for the camping party. 
 
Time Limits -Campers should obtain a permit to set up camp no later than 8 p.m. Check-out deadline is 3 p.m. Occupancy of a site at any one park is limited to I4 days. 
Occupancy Limitations-Campsite occupancy will be limited to one of the following groups of camping rigs: A. One motor home and one automobile. B. One auto with pop-up tent trailer (or 
other type tent) and one additional auto. C. One auto with travel trailer and one 
additional auto. D. One pick-up with mounted camping rig 
and one auto. 
In addition to one of the above, one pup tent is authorized. Two boat trailers per site are authorized. 
Camping is not allowed in picnic areas. 
Standard Facilities- Park campgrounds have picnic tables with benches, electrical hook-ups, water faucets, charcoal grills, playground equipment, garbage pick-up and restrooms with hot and cold water, showers and lavatories. Some have sanitary dumping stations, coin-operated laundromats, public telephones and refreshment vending machines. 
 
Pioneer Camping 
Open only to properly supervised groups. There is a small charge for camping in pioneer camping areas and a reservation is required. Only water and primitive-type sanitary facilities are usually available. Scouting groups must show the Superintendent their tour permit from the troop's Regional Council Office. The superintendent then will direct or escort the group to the camp. Recreational vehicles are not eligible to occupy pioneer camping areas. 
Group Camps 
Reservations-All applications must be made through the park office. 
Eligibility- Applications are accepted only from organized groups with a camp director or official committee to maintain supervision over the camp. 
Facilities-Sleeping quarters, kitchen, dining-assembly room, craft shops, activity field, swimming area. 
MasterCard and Visa honored for all camping fees. 
 
Additional Information 
 
Agrirama Georgia Agrirama 8th Street at 1-75 P.O. Box Q Tifton, Georgia 31794 Telephone: 912-386-3344 
Cumberland Island (See National Park Service below) 
Federal Recreation Areas U.S. Forest Service 1720 Peachtree Road, N.W., Rm. 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30367 Telephone: 404-347-2384 
Ge orgia Tourist Division Georgia Department of Industry and Trade P.O. Box 1776 Atlanta, Georgia 30301 Telephone: 404-656-3590 
Highway Maps and Road Conditions Department of Transportation #2 Capitol Square Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Telephone: 404-656-5267 
 
Hunting and Fishing in Georgia Game and Fish Division Ga. Department of Natural Resources 205 Butler St., S.E., Rm. 1362 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Telephone: 404-656-3522 (Hunting) 
404-656-3524 (Fishing) 
Jekyll Island Jekyll island Authority 375 Riverview Drive Jekyll island, Georgia 31520 Telephone: 1-800-342-1042 (Georgia) 
1-800-841-6586 (outside GA) 
Lake Lanier Lake Lanier Islands Authority P.O. Box 605 Buford, Georgia 30518 Telephone: 404-945-6701 
National Park Service, Southeast Region 
75 Spring Street, S.W., lOth Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Telephone: 404-331-5187 
 
Roadside Parks Roadside parks or rest areas are administered and maintained by the Department of Transportation. Approximately 275 roadside parks are conveniently located along Georgia's principal highways. Travelers are invited to use the facilities lor a picnic lunch or just as a place to exercise and stretch away the weariness. Camping is not allowed. 
Stone Mountain Stone Mountain Memorial Association P.O. Box 778 Stone Mountain, Georgia 30086 Telephone: 404-498-5600 
U.S. Corps of Engineers 30 Pryor Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30335-6801 Telephone: 404-331-6715 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 75 Spring Street, S.W., 12th Floor Richard B. Russell Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Telephone: 404-331-6343 
 
ACTIVITIES 
 
FA C ILIT I E S 
 
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Facilities & Activities 
 
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Ro ute I Box 36 O maha Ga . 31821 9 12 838-4244 Box 661 Ft . Ga ines Ga . 31 751 912 768-2660 1.51 .5 Hart Park Rd.. Hartwell, Ga . 30643 404 37&-87.56 Route l A lin Ga. 30.502 404 .541~321 Cartersville Ga . 30 120 404 974-.5182 Route 2 Donalson ville Ga . 31745 912 86 1-313 7 
 
Skidawa Island 
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A. H. Stephens Historic Park 
Ft. McAll ister Hi'iloric Pa rk 
Ko lomoki Mo unds Historic Pa rk 
Panola Mo untain Conservation Pa rk 
Providence Ca nyon Conservation Park 
 
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Rt. 2. Box 394-A; Richmond Hill, Ga . 31324 912 727-2339 
Rou~ I. B la k~ly. Ga. 31 723 (9 12) nJ-5296 
2600 Hwy. 155 S.W., Stockbridge. Ga . 30281 404 474-2914 
Route I , Box 158. Lumpkin. Ga. 318 1.5 912 838--6202 
P.O. Box 8 16. Lithta Spri ngs 30057 404 944.-1700 
P.O. So,_ 849. H~le n, Ga. 30545 (404) 8782201 
Winder. Ga. 30680 (404) 8675313 
 
-16 mi. N .W. of Dawsonville via Ga. 183 
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I I mi. S. of Winder ,ia Ga . 81 5 mi. S.E. of Pi~ Mtn . on Ga . 190 16 mi. N . of Sandersville on Ga. 248 2 mi. N. of Rutled off U.S. 278 13 mi. N.ofFors h "us rofT1-75 
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18 mi. S.E. of Atlanta . on Ga. !55 
7 mi. W. of Lumpkin. on Ga . 39C 
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2 mi. N.E. of Helen. via Ga. 356 
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All about Cottages 
 
All cottages are fully equipped with stoves and refrigerators, necessary cooking and serving equipment, linens and blankets, and all are heated and most are air conditioned. 
Occupancy Limitation- No cottage may be used to accommodate more than its stated capacity. Length of occupancy of a facility at any one park is limited to 14 days. 
Re8ervations-All reservations must be made through the individual park office. Reservations are accepted in the following order: In person, by telephone, by mail. Reservations for all cottages can be accepted on an 11-month maximum advance notice. For example, a person could on June I, make a reservation to begin any time during the next 11 months up to and including the entire month of May. June I to Labor Day- minimum I-week reservation accepted. Labor Day- May 3I-minimum 2-night reservation accepted. From June I to Labor Day you may rent a cottage for less than 7 days provided the reservation is made no more than 30 days in advance. 
Check-in time-4 p.m.-I Op.m. 
Check-out time-11 a .m. 
Pets-No pets are allowed in cottages or cottage area. No kennels are available at parks. 
Eligibility-Cottages are not available to organized groups. Group camps and pioneer camping areas are available to supervised groups in other areas of the park. 
 
Minimum 72-hour cancellation notice required for refund. Deposit receipt must be returned for refund. There is a $10.00 fee for cancellation per unit rented. MasterCard and Visa honored for all Cottages and at Unicoi's Lodge/Restaurant/ Craft Shop. In addition, American Express is accepted at Unicoi. 
GEORGE SPARKS RES ERVIOR AT SW EETWATER 
 
WATSON MILL BRIDGE 
 
LOG CABINS AT ELIJAH CLARK 
 
"If anyone feels subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, they may file a complaint alleging discriminalion wth 
the Office for Equal Opportun ity. US. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C 20240." 
Qly. 250M/CoSI $25,000 / June 87 
 
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OKEFENOKEE SWAMP AT S.C. FOSTER SCHOOL DAYS AT NEW ECHOTA