Discover Georgia's Classic South ADA Accessible Places to Visit Outdoors
Fishing Lakes
A. H. Stephens State Park Lakes in Taliaferro County Size: 2 lakes - 18, and 23 acres Fish: Bass, bream and channel catfish Lake Facilities: A boat ramp, seasonal Jon boat rentals, picnic tables, restrooms, tent camping, RV camping, and handicapped accessible facilities are available. Fee: $5 parking fee Open: All year from sunrise to sunset - Restrictions: Boats may use electric motors only, one acre lake for youth fishing, 23 acre lake for group campers use only, and 18 acre lake for public fishing only. A 1-acre channel catfish lake is used for youth fishing. A fertilized 18 acre lake contains largemouth bass and bream fishing, while a 23 acre lake with the same species is present for group campers use only. The park allows private boats with electric motors only, and has rental boats available. Contact Information Owner: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, GA DNR - Phone: 706-456-2602 - Address: P. O. Box 310, Crawfordville, GA 30631 - Directions: Off GA Hwy 22 just north of Crawfordville
Clarks Hill - J Strom Thurmond Lake is an oasis for boating, fishing and picnicking. Clark Hill Lake is the largest reservoir in the Southeast, boasting 1,200 miles of shoreline. Open daily. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-359-7970 – Address: 2959 McCormick Hwy, Lincolnton, GA 30817
Lake Sinclair has 417 miles of scenic shoreline are pleasantly interrupted by its charming coves and inlets. Daily. Free Admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Contact: Georgia Power Company - Phone: 706-485-8704
Pet Rescue
Feathered Friends Forever Birds and Parrot Rescue Refuge - Feathered Friends Forever works to improve the lives of companion birds and promotes advancing avian welfare through humane education, rescue, and by providing a temporary and/or permanent safe haven for birds. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 5pm. All other times by appointment only please. Phone: 706-556-2424 - Address: 612 Byrd Drive, Harlem, GA 30814
State Parks
Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites are committed to making facilities and programs accessible to everyone. All lodges have accessible rooms, meeting facilities and restaurants. Most parks offer accessible cottages, campsites, fishing piers, nature trails and picnic areas. Since degrees of accessibility vary among the sites, visitors may find it helpful to call the park or historic site they plan to visit to ensure their needs can be met. Overnight guests should be specific about needs when making reservations.
A. H. Stephens Historic Park and Historic Site - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, museum, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Historic Site Hours - Tues-Sat at 9 am - 5 pm and Sun at 2-5 pm. Park Phone: 706-456-2602 Historic Site Phone: 706-456-2221 - Address: 456 Alexander St., Crawfordville, GA 30631
Elijah Clark State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, and restroom. Park Days and Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. NOTICE: Saturday, July 11, 2009, we're having Thunder over Thurmond at the park. For safety reasons the boat ramp in the day use area will be closed for the day and will reopen on Sunday. Phone: 706-359-3458 at 8 am - 10 pm except Thurs. at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 2959 McCormick Hwy, Lincolnton, GA 30817
George L. Smith State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, museum and restroom. Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. - Phone: 478-763-2759 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 371 George L Smith State Park Road, Twin City, GA 30471
Hamburg State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, museum and restroom. Park Hours 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 478-552-2393 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 6071 Hamburg State Park Rd., Mitchell, GA 30820
Magnolia Springs State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, lodge, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 478-982-1660 t 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 1053 Magnolia Springs Dr., Millen, GA 30442
Mistletoe State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage and restroom. Park Hours- 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-541-0321 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 3725 Mistletoe Road, Appling, GA 30802
Parks
Lake Springs Recreation Area - Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing and picnicking. Boat ramp available. Daily. 8am-8:30pm. Cost: Day use $4. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-541-0150, 800-533-3478 - Address: 3900 Lake Springs Rd., Appling, GA 30802
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park- Visit 1,150 acres of wetlands, swamps, nature trails and observation decks where herons, hawks, otters, alligators and a bobcat can be spotted. Call for hours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-821-0200 - Address: Lock–and-Dam Rd., Augusta, GA 30906
Wildwood Park - There are 950 acres of beaches, new boat ramps, disc golf courses, trails and campsites at Clarks Hill Lake. Home of the Professional Disk Golf Association. Daily. 8am-11pm. Cost: $2. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-541-0586 – Address: 6212 Holloway Rd., Appling, GA 30802
A. H. Stephens State Park
Feathered Friends Forever Birds and Parrot Rescue Refuge
