Campground Details - FLORENCE MARINA STATE PARK, GA - ReserveAmerica

Description

Sitting at the northern end of 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George (also called Lake Eufaula) this quiet park offers the perfect getaway for those who love water sports. It is adjacent to a natural deep-water marina with an accessible fishing pier, boat slips and boat ramp. Overnight guests can choose from a variety of accommodations, including fully equipped cottages, small efficiency units and a modern campground.

Florence Marina is popular with nature enthusiasts as well. Birders are likely to see herons, egrets and even bald eagles. The Kirbo Interpretive Center showcases area wildlife and plants, local history and Native Americans, including artifacts from the prehistoric Paleo-Indian period through the early 20th century. Ten miles southeast is Providence Canyon State Conservation Park, known as Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon.

Recreation:

Boating – ramp, dock
Fishing – lighted pier, boat rental, state record blue catfish caught at Walter F. George Lake
Birding
2 Playgrounds
Walking -- 3/4-mile Nature Trail
Miniature Golf (fee)
GeoCaching
Wildlife Photography
Visit Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area

Facilities:

173 Acres
6 Cottages ($115) – cable TV -- #3 and #10 are dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
8 Efficiency Units ($90) – cable TV
43 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28) – cable TV & sewage hookups
Picnic Shelter ($40)
Group Shelter (seats 125, $195)
Kirbo Interpretive Center
Marina - 66 boat slips for rent

Nearby Attractions:

Americus-Sumter County, Georgia
Andersonville National Historic Site
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Columbus, Georgia
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
Fort Benning Base and Museum
George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge
Meadowlinks Golf Course at George T. Bagby
Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area -- Canyon Climbers Club
The National Prisoner of War Museum
Westville Historic Village

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Boat Launch Boat Ramps Boat Rental Boat Slips Boating Dry Storage Dump Station Fish Cleaning Station Fishing Fishing Pier Handicap Access Hiking Laundry	Miniature Golf Museum Naturalist Parking Playground Restrooms Showers Staff Residence Swimming Telephone Tennis Court Trading Post Washer/Dryer

Alerts and Important Information

Parkpass is required for all vehicles.
ParkPass fees: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13 - 30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.

ParkPass is available at the park office or by calling (770) 389-7401.
Overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay.

OMAHA, GEORGIA

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
32.09083, -85.04306
32°5'27"N, 85°2'35"W

Follow GA 27 thru Lumpkin, thru 4 way stop, to intersection of GA 27 & US 27 (4 Lane). Turn right (north) on us 27 then left (west) at next intersection (GA 39C). Go 16 miles to stop sign. Florence entrance is straight across.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

FLORENCE MARINA STATE PARK
218 FLORENCE ROAD
OMAHA GA 31821

Phone Number:

Information: (229)838-6870

Special Events:

The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

Friends of Florence Marina State Park is looking for volunteers to help clear brush and debris from a hillside that is overgrown and unsightly. Cleaning this hillside will improve the appearance in the park as well as enhance the lake view from the rental cottages. Some smaller projects will be cleaning up around campground sites and marina. Free T-shirts will be provided to volunteers and door prizes will be awarded. Come join us and make some new Friends! Sponsored by Friends of Georgia State Parks. 229-838-6870. on Sep 29 2012

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FLORENCE MARINA STATE PARK, GA