Located near the northern edge of the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp, this park is home to many fascinating creatures and plants, including alligators and carnivorous pitcher plants. Walking or biking along the lake's edge and nature trail, visitors may spot the shy gopher tortoise, numerous oak varieties, saw palmettos, yellow shafted flickers, warblers, owls and great blue herons. The park's lake offers opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating, and kayaks and bicycles are available for rent. The Lakes, a championship 18 hole golf course, features a clubhouse, golf pro and junior/senior rates. Greens are undulating rather than tiered. Each fairway and landing area is defined with gentle, links-style mounds that accent the course 's three large lakes. New Sportsman's Cabins sleep six. The park's namesake was a Georgia writer, teacher, civic leader and naturalist who loved trees and worked for their preservation.
Recreation
Biking
Birding
Boating private boats permitted 10 HP limit during select hours
Fishing
Geocaching
Golfing
Hiking on 4 miles of trails
Swimming
Weddings with park approval required
Bike Rental
Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rental
Birding
Boating private boats permitted 10 HP limit during select hours
Fishing
Geocaching
Golfing
Hiking on 4 miles of trails
Swimming
Weddings with park approval required
Bike Rental
Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rental
Facilities
626 Acres
44 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
7 Picnic Shelters
4 Group Shelters (seat 75-165)
Group Camp (sleeps 142)
Pioneer Campground
120-Acre Lake (may close due to low water)
The Lakes Golf Course & Pro Shop (18-Holes)
44 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
7 Picnic Shelters
4 Group Shelters (seat 75-165)
Group Camp (sleeps 142)
Pioneer Campground
120-Acre Lake (may close due to low water)
The Lakes Golf Course & Pro Shop (18-Holes)
Nearby Attractions
Crooked River State Park
General Coffee State Park
Stephen C. Foster State Park
General Coffee State Park
Stephen C. Foster State Park
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 912-287-4900 or 912-287-4901(Alternate).
For the Lakes Golf Course, please call 912-285-6154
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
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.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 912-287-4900 or 912-287-4901(Alternate).
For the Lakes Golf Course, please call 912-285-6154
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
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.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
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