Classic South Travel Region State Parks and Historic Sites - Elijah Clark State Park is on the shore of 70,000-acre Clarkes Hill Lake. George L Smith State Park has a combination grist mill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam! Check out the alligators and turtles at Magnolia Springs State Park. A. H. Stephens Historic Site has a Conferate Museum. State parks feature pet friendly cabins, lovely trails and more. Enjoy!
Elijah Clark State Park - Amenities - 447 acresLocated on western shore of 70,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake165 tent, RV and trailer campsitespioneer campground20 cottages - some are dog friendly5 picnic shelters2 group shelters that seat 70 and 175 peopleminiature golflake4 boat rampsprivate boats allowedwater-skiingfishing lake pierswimming beachplaygroundlog cabin museum3.75-mile hiking trail
George L Smith State Park - Amenities - 1634 acres1880 Parrish Mill that is a combination grist mill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam25 tent, RV and trailer campsitespioneer campground4 cottages - one is dog friendly4 picnic sheltersgroup shelter that seats 25 peopleplaygroundbird watching412-acre lake with boat rampprivate boats allowed with 10 hp limits on motors10 miles of water trailspedal and canoe boat rentalsfishing7 miles of hiking and biking traiMobility impaired accessibilityThis park scenery features beautiful moss-draped cypress trees.
Hamburg State Park- Amenities - 741 acres30 tent, RV and trailer campsitespioneer campground2 picnic shelters1 group shelter that seats 50 people225-acre lakefishing for largemouth bass, crappie and breamseasonal canoe, pedal and fishing boats with electric motor rentalssurf bikes3.5 miles of hiking trailsAlso features a restored 1921 water-powered gristmill, a museum, trails and a 1920s country store.
Magnolia Springs State Park - Amenities - 1071 acres26 tent, RV and trailer campsites2 pioneer campgroundsgroup camping that sleeps 86 people3 walk-in campsites5 cottages - one is dog friendly8 picnic shelters3 group shelters that seat 40 to 100 people3 playgroundsswimming pool28-acre lakefishingaccessible dockseasonal canoe and fishing boat rentals5 miles of bicycle and hiking trailsWildlife animals includes alligators and turtles during warm seasonsparking and public restroomsPark is well known for clear natural springs, a scenic boardwalk and a fresh water aquarium.
Mistletoe State Park - Amenities - 1972 acres96 tent, RV and trailer campsitespioneer campground4 walk-in campsitescamper cabin10 cottages - some are dog friendlyback country campground4 picnic shelters1 group shelter that sleeps 150 peopleLocated on 72,000-acre Clarks Hill Lakeboat rampsfishing for bass fishaccessible dockswimming beachseasonal canoe and fishing boat rentalswildlife observation area12 miles of backpacking and bicycle trails3.5 miles of hiking and bicycle and trails
Georgia's Classic South State Historic Sites
A. H. Stephens State Park and Historic Site - 456 Alexander St., Crawfordville, GA 30631 Park Phone - 706-456-2602 at 8 am - 5 pm - Historic Site Phone: 706-456-2221 - Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm - Historic Site Hours - Tues-Sat at 9 am - 5 pm and Sun at 2-5 pm Park Amenities - 1177 acres 25 tent, RV and trailer campsites 1 pioneer campground 4 cottages - cottage #1 is dog friendly 1 group shelter that sleeps 100 people 12-mile horseback riding trails 3 picnic shelters 3 miles of walking nature trails Golf ADA accessible trail 2 fresh-water fishing lakes seasonal fishing and pedal boat rentals private, electric-motor boats only allowed - 10 HP motor limitsPublic Telephones ShowersRestrooms. Historic Site Amenities - A Confederate Museum with one of the finest collections of Civil War artifacts in Georgia, including uniforms and documents. Stephens' home, Liberty Hall, is renovated to its 1875 style, fully furnished and open for tours. Admission: $1.50 - $3 and $5 Parking Fee. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Robert Toombs House Historic Site - 216 East Robert Toombs Ave., Washington, GA 30673 - Office Phone (706) 678-2226 - Open: First Saturday of each month
A legend in his own time, Robert Toombs was a successful planter and lawyer who led a turbulent career as state legislator, U.S. Congressman and Senator. "Defend yourselves; the enemy is at your door!" thundered Toombs in 1860. In 1870, as the Reconstruction Era drew to a close in Georgia, Toombs felt that Georgia should live under a constitution of her own making. His last service to Georgia was helping create the Constitution of 1877, which was not amended until 1945. Visitors are welcome to tour the house and grounds, view exhibits and displays. Enjoy a dramatic film portraying an elderly Toombs relating his story to a young reporter. Admission: $1.75 - $3. Group rates available with advance notice. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Bus parking available.
Metro Atlanta Parks
