Pack all your recreational gear because Georgia State Parks campgrounds offer a variety of activities for the entire family. With so many options, you’ll need to plan enough time during your trip to do it all! Check out several ideas below to help determine the activity and right park for your next adventure.
1. Explore the Multi-Use Trails
Georgia State Parks offers over 600 miles of the most diverse and scenic trails around. Take the kids on a stroll to see to see Cloudland Canyon or farm animals at General Coffee. Plan a backcountry adventure at Providence Canyon. Test your mountain biking skills at Hard Labor Creek. Bring the entire family for an afternoon jaunt along the accessible trails at Panola Mountain and Fort Yargo. No matter where you explore the state, you’ll find a path suitable for you.
Like to track your adventures? Join the Canyon Climbers Club and Muddy Spokes Club to experience some of the system’s most spectacular landscapes.
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2. Cool Off on the Scenic Waterways
As places warm up this summer, you’ll want to find places to cool off. Dozens of Georgia State Park campgrounds offer a variety of waterways with nearby boat ramps, docks, and rentals. Plan your water getaway at Reed Bingham, Tugaloo, and Sweetwater Creek. For added adventure, Stephen C Foster offers guided boat tours through the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp.
Join the Park Paddlers Club for a checklist of locations to explore.
3. Learn American History
Georgia has many historic treasures to visit with fascinating stories. Throughout the year there are educational events including living-history programs and reenactments that are great for individuals, school field trips, and group tours. Earn a Junior Ranger badge at Fort Morris, experience woodworking at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield, and watch dug-out canoe making at Etowah Indian Mounds. You’ll also learn about Native American history at Kolomoki Mounds and Civil War at Fort McAllister.
Save money by purchasing a State Historic Site Annual Pass with unlimited admission to Georgia’s state historic sites.
4. Discover the Colonial Coast Birding Trail
Georgia is a birder’s paradise with an abundance of natural resources providing habitat for more than 300 bird species along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. Bring your binoculars, camera, and keen eye to catch a glimpse of wildlife. Make basecamp at Skidaway Island, Fort McAllister, and Stephen C Foster along the trail, checking out nearby Fort Morris and Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation as well. You’ll also find a bird blind along the pond at Crooked River. Make sure to look for Georgia’s most colorful bird, the Painted Bunting!
5. Hit the Green
Reserve your tee time at eight Georiga state parks with diverse terrain including Brazell’s Creek at Jack Hill (Gordonia) and Arrowhead Point at Richard B Russell. Three golf courses were voted “Golfer’s Choice Award” in 2020! Check out Georgia State Parks golf page to learn about overnight golf packages, Golf Pass, golf memberships, and upcoming tournaments to plan your next swing!
Are you ready for your adventure? Plan your camping trip!