Visit Plantation Trace's ADA Accessible Outdoor Places
Public Fishing Areas and Lakes
Lake Lewis in Berrien County Size: 1200 acres Fish: Anglers may catch catfish, bass, bluegill and crappie. Lake Facilities: A boat ramp and handicap accessible facilities are available. A restaurant is open Thursday through Saturday. Fee: Daily entrance and boat launching fee Open: All year from daylight to dark.No swimming or camping allowed. Contact Information Owner: Private Phone: 912-364-3131 - Address: Route 3, Box 2010, Nashville, GA 31639 Directions: 4 miles east of Nashville on south side of GA Hwy 76 at the nine mile marker
Lake Walter F. George/ US Army Corps of Engineers and Visitors Center offers boating, fishing, skiing and camping. Visitors center open Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4:30p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9:30a.m.-6p.m. Weekends during summer. Call for tours. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-768-2516 and 866-772-9542 - Address: Off GA Hwy 39, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 - Visit Lake Walter F. George
Paradise Public Fishing Area in Berrien County Size: 75 lakes, 525 acres total Fish: Channel catfish, bass, crappie and bream can be caught. Lake Facilities: Boat ramps, tent camping, picnic tables, restrooms, accessible to persons with disabilities. Boat ramps are located on some lakes. Fee: Anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license. Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: Boats may use electric motors only except in Lake Patrick where outboard motors must operate at idle speed, check regulations at gate before fishing. A WMA stamp and a state fishing license, or a 1-day fishing license, is needed to fish. Gasoline motors are allowed in Lake Patrick only, and those larger than 10 hp must operate at idle speed. Only electric motors may be used in other lakes. Swimming is not allowed. There are special creel limits of 5 bass 14 inches long or longer, 15 bream, and 5 channel catfish. Some of the lakes are currently closed to fishing for renovation and restocking. Please check the regulations posted at the gate before fishing. Contact Information Owner: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Dept. of Natural Resources Phone: 912-533-4792 Address: Route 1, Box 68 Enigma, GA 31749-9769 - Directions: 8 miles east of Tifton on the Brookfield-Nashville Road off U.S. Hwy 82 near Brookfield.
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.
George T. Bagby State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Cottage, lodge and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-768-2571 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 330 Bagby Parkway, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
Kolomoki Mounds Historic State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station and museum, restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-724-2150 at 8 am - 5 pm Address: 205 Indian Mounds Rd., Blakely, GA 31723
Reed Bingham State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-896-3551 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel, GA 31620
Seminole State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-861-3137 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 7870 State Park Dr., Donalsonville, GA 39845
Wildlife Refuge - Fish Hatchery - Parks - Rose Garden
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985, Banks Lake has more than 4,000 acres of freshwater wetland made up of open water, marsh, hardwood swamp and uplands. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.Phone: 229-482-3453 – Address: US Hwy 221, Lakeland, GA 31635
Bowens Mill Fish Hatchery - Tours of this state fish hatchery include bluegill, red-ear sunfish, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Guided tours by reservation. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 229-426-5272 - Address: 1773 Bowens Mill Hwy. (US Hwy 129), Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Coastal Plain Research Arboretum encompasses 38 acres of forest and wetlands and provides a living resource for research and education. Daily. Guided tours by reservation. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 229-386-3811 – Address: S. Entomology Dr., Tifton, GA 31794
Thomasville Rose Garden - This handsome garden features more than 500 prize rosebushes. Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 229-227-7099 and toll free 866-577-3600 - Address: Smith Ave. and Covington Dr., Thomasville, GA 31792
